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NEPRA Crackdowns on Power DISCOs for Halting Net Metering Applications
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has taken serious notice of a major issue in the energy sector. Several Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) have…
Power Division, K-Electric Clash Over Tariff Differential Subsidy Payment Basis
A dispute has emerged between K-Electric and the Power Division over the payment of Tariff Differential Subsidy (TDS), with the utility demanding payments under original…
NEPRA Solar Consultation Sham: Portals Locked as Policy Change is Forced
It appears the government’s invitation for public feedback on controversial new solar rules is little more than theatre. Just two days after the National Electric…
Nepra Moves to Limit Solar Net Metering System Sizes and Payments
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has unveiled draft regulations that could reshape Pakistan’s solar net metering system. The proposed rules include smaller system…
Nepra Fines National Grid Company and CPPA for Major Safety Failures and Blackout Mismanagement
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken decisive action by imposing fines of Rs. 25 million each on the National Grid Company and…
NEPRA Interim Tariff Review: Exporters Warn Rs55/kWh Risk
Pakistan’s industrial sector has raised concerns over potential electricity tariff hikes, warning that rates could soar to Rs55/kWh, threatening production costs and export competitiveness. During…
Nepra Fines National Grid Rs10 Million Over Safety Violations
Pakistan’s power regulator has imposed a Rs10 million fine on the National Grid Company, citing serious violations of safety rules and staff shortages at key…
Rooftop Solar Growth Not a Threat to Grid Stability, Govt Confirms
The government has clarified that Pakistan’s growing shift toward rooftop solar is not harming the national grid, easing concerns raised in recent months. The statement…
Govt Confirms Solar Net-Metering Not Hurting National Grid
The government has finally acknowledged that the rapid rise in solar net-metering is not harming Pakistan’s national power grid, clearing up months of public debate…
Electricity Bills Set to Rise in Pakistan in 2026
Pakistan may face another wave of expensive electricity in 2026 as regulators begin reviewing a proposal that could push power tariffs higher nationwide. The move…
Industry Rejects Govt’s New Power Package, Warns of Factory Shutdowns
Pakistan’s industrial sector has fiercely opposed the government’s new incremental power consumption package, warning that the move could lead to widespread factory closures and hamper…
Business Bodies Urge NEPRA to Lower Industrial Tariff in PM’s Incremental Power Package
Key business associations, including FPCCI, KATI, and BQATI, have urged Nepra to revise the Prime Minister’s incremental power package by reducing the industrial tariff from…
Net Metering Units in Pakistan Jump 28% in September 2025
Pakistan’s net metering adoption surged in September 2025, with units rising 28.1% month-on-month, reflecting growing rooftop solar installations and a shift away from exclusive grid…
