KARACHI: Pakistan’s power generation surged by 21% in May 2025 compared to the previous month, fueled by reduced electricity tariffs, rising temperatures, and increased economic activity, according to data released by brokerage firm Topline Securities on Wednesday.
Total electricity generation stood at 12,755 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in May, up from 10,513 GWh in April—marking the highest monthly output in the past nine months. “The government’s decision to cut electricity prices led to a significant uptick in demand,” said Topline CEO Mohammad Sohail.
Year-on-year (YoY), power generation grew modestly by 1.0% compared to 12,618 GWh in May 2024. However, over the first 11 months of the current fiscal year (FY25), total generation declined slightly by 0.2% to 113,415 GWh, compared to 113,598 GWh during the same period last year.
The cost of power generation in May also saw a notable decline, dropping by 22% month-on-month to Rs7.8 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), from Rs9.9 per kWh in April. Compared to May 2024, the cost was down 11% from Rs8.7 per kWh.
Hydropower led the generation mix in May, accounting for 38% of the total output, followed by regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) at 17%, and nuclear energy at 16%. Renewable sources contributed modestly, with wind power making up 3% and solar 1% of the overall generation.
Story by Tanveer Malik
