ISLAMABAD: Federal government has submitted a written request to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for a revision of K-Electric tariff.
Federal Energy Minister Awais Khan Leghari has said that Pakistan’s Power sector can’t afford to bear the Inefficiencies of any private or public company, not can it sustain tariff hikes to mask such shortcomings. “Our revision request is responsible and aimed at fostering a sustainable and healthy environment in the electricity distribution system,” the minister said. He said the review process would be transparent and fair, ensuring minimal financial strain on both the government and consumers.
Federal Minister apprised that the need for enforcing regulatory laws in distribution companies (DISCOs). “We will approach NEPRA to secure a fair price for consumers, expecting decisions that benefit both the nation and its people.”
On net metering, the energy minister said that the policy has been reviewed again after stakeholder consultations, with implementation expected within a month if approved. Awais Leghari said that electricity prices for 31 percent of industries have been reduced, and 1.8 million domestic consumers have seen a 50 percent price cut.
Earlier, the NEPRA has directed K-Electric (KE)to adopt different measures immediately to improve operational performance and avoid load-shedding in KarachiIn the month of May 2025, during scorching weather and heatstroke, Karachi residents have been experiencing K-Electric load-shedding, and the outages last up to 12 hours in some areas.
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