A representational image of a transmission tower, also known as an electricity pylon. — AFP/File Electricity rates fell by Rs2.93 per unit for September. Prices increased by Rs1.74 under quarterly adjustment. People using up to 300 units to get relief of Rs2.19/unit. As millions across Pakistan continue to reel under soaring utility bills, the Power … Read more
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Election Act Amendment Bill and the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill, following approval by the Senate. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw the introduction of the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Azam Nazir Tarar. After voting, the bill was passed by … Read more
Unpaid bills of 12 power distribution companies (DISCOs) have exceeded Rs2.56 trillion which are owed by the federal and provincial governments of the country. According to media reports, the federal government has outstanding dues of Rs47.81 billion, while provincial governments collectively owe Rs1.51 trillion to the DISCOs operating nationwide. Additionally, subordinate institutions of the Azad … Read more
Energy Minister Awais Leghari addresses a press conference in an undated picture. — Radio Pakistan/File Leghari says several measures underway to lower power tariff. Claims PTI govt purposely worsened matter by not convincing IPPs. Says govt has taken last regime’s sector probe report to next stage. As the country reels under back-breaking electricity bills, blamed … Read more
A man sits in front of closed shops along a roadside in Peshawar on September 2, 2023, during a nationwide strike by traders against the surge in electricity and fuel prices. — AFP “The political leadership has failed,” says traders’ leader. JUI-F, JI and PTI back traders’ call for countrywide strike. Traders hint at prolonged … Read more
A person holds a bill in their hand. — KE Extra Rs2.5934/unit, Rs3.1688/unit for Oct, Nov requested by KE. KE initially sought hike of Rs2.53/unit for May, Rs2.92/unit for June FCA. Nepra criticised by consumers for not protecting public interests. ISLAMABAD: Consumers of electricity in Karachi will be charged with higher bills in October and … Read more
A committee tasked with addressing issues in the petroleum sector has recommended introducing a fuel price adjustment mechanism in gas bills, similar to the one in electricity bills. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, where challenges faced by exploration and production (E&P) companies were discussed. The … Read more
Government-owned power distribution companies (Discos) have proposed a reduction in the fuel cost adjustment (FCA) by 31 paise per unit, potentially leading to a refund of approximately Rs4.5 billion to consumers in their September bills. This follows the overcharging in July due to a 20% hike in the base tariff for the current fiscal year. … Read more
Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced a nationwide shutter-down strike on August 28 to protest against high electricity bills and inflation. Addressing a rally organised by JI in Multan on Friday, Hafiz Naeem criticised all political parties for burdening the public with exorbitant electricity bills. “These bills have left the people in … Read more
Listen to article PAKISTAN: A Bloomberg report has revealed that electricity bills in Pakistan have now exceeded the cost of household rent, considering that electricity prices surged by 155% since 2021. According to the report, the tariff increase has driven electricity costs above the average rental rates for homes. The report attributes the soaring inflation to the … Read more