Power sector
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…
Pakistan’s Power Sector Circular Debt Rises by Rs79 Billion in Q1 FY2025-26
Pakistan’s power sector continues to face financial strain as circular debt surged by Rs79 billion during the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, reaching a staggering…
Govt Plans to Exit Power Purchase Business and Eliminate Circular Debt
The federal government has unveiled a major reform plan to exit the power purchase business and completely eliminate circular debt within six years, marking a…
Nepra Fines Lesco Rs25 Millions Over Power Losses, Poor Recovery
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has slapped a Rs25 million fine on the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) for failing to meet its…
PESCO, TESCO Seek Tariff Hike from 2025 to 2030 Under NEPRA Plan
The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (TESCO) have formally petitioned NEPRA for a significant electricity tariff increase under the…
PM Shehbaz Orders Power Policy to Boost Industrial, Agricultural Growth
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Power Division to prepare a comprehensive policy framework aimed at enhancing industrial production and ensuring efficient use of…
FESCO Revises Smart Meter Connection Rates for 2025
The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has officially revised the rates for new smart meter connections, according to a notification issued by GMC & CS…
Pakistan’s Power Sector Circular Debt Hits PKR 1.6 Trillion in July 2025
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt stood at PKR 1.6 trillion in July 2025, compared to PKR 2.3 trillion in July 2024. The latest figures highlight…
IESCO Makes AMI Meters Mandatory for Net Metering, Consumers to Bear Cost
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has officially announced a new policy regarding net metering connections, making it mandatory for consumers to pay for Advanced Metering…
Govt Extends Power Bill Deadlines in Flood-Hit Areas
As devastating floods continue to disrupt daily life across parts of Pakistan, the federal government has announced relief measures to ease financial pressure on affected…
Govt Recovers Rs35 Billion from Power Plants Amid Sector Overhaul
ISLAMABAD: The government has recovered Rs35 billion from independent power producers (IPPs) and terminated contracts with six power plants as part of ongoing power sector…
DISCOs Report Rs. 239 Billion Loss with Improved Collection Rates
Electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) have reported a loss of Rs. 239 billion in the first quarter of FY 2024-25, reflecting an improvement compared to the…
