In a move aimed at facilitating businesses, K-Electric (KE) has agreed to share its Fuel Cost Adjustments (FCAs) projections with the regulator. This decision is expected to bring more transparency and predictability to the power sector, ultimately benefiting consumers and businesses alike. Key Points: Impact on Businesses: Next Steps:
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has rejected the revised terms for a forensic audit of Halmore Power Generation Company. Instead, NEPRA has hired a different firm to conduct the audit. Key Points: Possible Implications: Next Steps:
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to approve a 60% hike in the Fuel Cost Component (FCC) for bagasse-fired independent power producers (IPPs). This decision is expected to have significant implications for the power sector and consumers. Key Points: Possible Implications: Next Steps:
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In a significant move aimed at alleviating the financial burden on households and industries, power consumers are expected to receive a substantial relief of Rs 515 billion in terms of electricity tariff reduction. According to sources, this decision is part of the government’s efforts to address the concerns of power consumers and provide relief to those affected by high electricity…
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is under mounting criticism for imposing rigid appeal policies and exorbitant fees on consumers seeking reviews of regulatory decisions. The backlash intensified following a dissenting note from Nepra Member (Tariff) Balochistan, Mathar Niaz Rana, who opposed the regulator’s decision to dismiss a review application by Karachi-based industrialist Muhammad Arif Bilwani. The application…
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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy informed the National Assembly on Friday that Pakistan’s circular debt has decreased by Rs9 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year, attributing the improvement to the government’s targeted reforms. In a written response to the House, the ministry reported that circular debt stood at Rs2,393 billion as of June 2024, and had…
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs1.71 per unit in electricity prices for a three-month period, from April to June 2025. The move comes in response to the federal government’s request aimed at lowering consumer-end tariffs and stimulating electricity demand. NEPRA issued a written decision confirming the approval, stating that the reduction would not…
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Islamabad, April 10, 2025: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has strongly recommended the immediate removal of Naeem Jan, Chief Executive Officer of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), citing unsatisfactory performance. The recommendation was made by NEPRA Member (Technical) Rafique Ahmad Shaikh during a public hearing on IESCO’s request for adjustments related to the multi-year tariff (MYT) components for…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector is facing mounting financial stress as the circular debt surged by Rs147 billion in the first two months of 2025, reaching a staggering Rs2,531 billion by the end of February, up from Rs2,384 billion in December 2024. According to government sources, the debt rose by Rs60 billion in January 2025, hitting Rs2,444 billion, followed by an…
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday raised serious concerns over efforts to revive the long-idle Kot Addu power plant, questioning its necessity given Pakistan’s existing surplus power generation capacity. During a public hearing on a three-year tariff petition filed by Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco), Nepra grilled stakeholders on why no alternative solutions were developed during…
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