January 19, 2025 - Energy Update

As cut in power tariff likely FRIA wants major reduction

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 Admin

LahoreAs the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is likely to slash power tariff by Rs1.035 per unit as part of monthly fuel price adjustment for December 2024, the Ferozepur Road Industrial Association has said that some major cut should be introduced to provide relief to electricity consumers, who are bearing very high tariffs.FRIA Chairman Shahbaz Aslam said that the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee has submitted a formal request to Nepra on behalf of power distribution companies (DISCOs), proposing a tariff reduction of Rs1.035 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) compared to the…

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January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 Admin

‘Disco Support Unit’ established LAHORE: In a significant move to curb power theft and improve recovery, the government has established a Disco Support Unit. According to a press release issued by LESCO’s spokesperson, the unit has been set up on the directives of the government of Pakistan. The unit will be headed by Chief Executive LESCO Engineer Shahid Hyder as its Director, while Sector Commander Civil Armed Forces will serve as its Co-Director. The unit will also comprise officials from the district government, police, FIA, Military Intelligence, and ISI. The…