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DISCO Inefficiencies Drain Rs397bn in FY25, NEPRA Flags Deep Governance Gaps

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Islamabad: Pakistan’s public-sector power distribution companies (DISCOs) continued to fall short of key performance benchmarks in FY2024–25, with excessive transmission and distribution (T&D) losses and weak recoveries imposing a combined financial burden of nearly Rs397 billion, according to the State of Industry Report 2025 issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). NEPRA data showed that average T&D losses stood at 17.55 per cent, significantly above the allowed benchmark of 11.43pc, resulting in unrecovered losses estimated at Rs265bn. Despite repeated regulatory targets, most DISCOs failed to curb losses due…

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RLNG Prices Cut by Up to 5pc for January on Lower Global Oil Rates

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Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified a reduction of up to five per cent in the price of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) at the distribution stage for January, primarily driven by lower international oil prices. This marks the second consecutive monthly cut, following an approximate six per cent reduction in December. Cumulatively, RLNG prices have declined by more than 11pc over the past two months, reversing a 4.4pc increase recorded during October and November. According to the notification, the transmission-stage sale price of RLNG for…

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Discos Seek Rs4bn Additional Recovery Through December Fuel Cost Adjustment

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Islamabad: Power distribution companies (Discos) have moved to recover an additional Rs4 billion from electricity consumers by seeking a 48 paisa per unit increase in fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for December, to be charged in February bills, despite over 72 per cent of power generation during the month coming from cheaper domestic and largely zero-cost fuel sources. The request was filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) and applies to consumers of all power companies, including ex-Wapda Discos and K-Electric. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has scheduled…

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Power Sector Interventions Fail to Deliver Growth, Nepra Flags Deep-Rooted Inefficiencies

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Islamabad: Despite more than three decades of reforms and policy interventions, Pakistan’s power sector continues to struggle with inefficiencies that undermine economic growth and erode consumer confidence, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has observed in its State of the Industry Report 2025. The regulator noted that gains achieved through renegotiation of power producer contracts have largely been offset by persistent operational and governance failures. Inefficiencies in distribution companies (Discos) alone have contributed around Rs400 billion to the circular debt, while consumers paid approximately Rs235bn in debt servicing surcharge…

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ICCI Backs Renewable Energy Sector, Urges Consultative Net Metering Reforms

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Islamabad: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has expressed strong support for the renewable and alternative energy sector, calling for consultative and well-considered reforms to the Net Metering Policy. An eight-member delegation of the Pakistan Alternative Energy Association (PAEA) and the Renewable Energy Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by PAEA Chairman Asif Javed, met ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood to highlight serious challenges arising from proposed policy changes. Sardar Tahir Mehmood assured full support to PAEA and REAP, warning that abrupt and unconsulted policy shifts could undermine investor…

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