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May 25, 2025

Rs23.57/KWH Tariff for EV Charging Stations

Listen to the article Islamabad: The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) allowed electric vehicles (EVC) to charge RS23.57 per kilowatt -hour (KWH) plus a margin determined by the market by the EV owners (EV). The power regulator issued a decision in accordance with Nepra’s regulations (review process) on the guidelines for the proposal and policy tabled by the federal government to rationalize the EVCS invoice. Earlier, the power regulator had decided that EVCs would provide “charge service” to electric vehicles in accordance with the current invoice for EVC. EVCs had to be charged by DISCOS according to the A-2 (D)

August 1, 2024

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Business

Gohar Ejaz attacks power producers for charging billions without generating power

Former caretaker Commerce Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz criticized the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for allegedly charging the government Rs 200 billion without generating a single unit of electricity. At a press conference in Islamabad, Dr Ejaz called for a forensic audit of these transactions and questioned the effectiveness of the country’s energy policies. According to Dr Ejaz, three power plants were paid a substantial amount of Rs 200 billion, despite producing zero units of electricity. He highlighted the frustration of the business community, which demands transparency and accountability in the energy sector. “The business community stands with the 240 million

June 1, 2024

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Business

Experts call for review of EV policy

KARACHI: Automotive experts believe that electric cars could become much more affordable for customers if the government addressed key policy issues. They call for a review of policy classifications, offering incentives to all electric vehicles (EVs), removing barriers to financing EVs and reducing heavy taxes, which currently make up more than 50% of car prices, making them unaffordable for end users . Experts urged the government to standardize policy classifications and apply incentives to all EVs. They emphasized the need to remove barriers to car finance for EVs and make the EV charging business attractive to investors. In addition, they

November 8, 2023

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Business

Electric bikes are gaining traction

KARACHI: Electric bike assemblers and dealers in Pakistan are trying to make electric two-wheelers more attractive than the old 70cc petrol versions, with the ultimate goal of replacing internal combustion engines in a few years. However, questions about the viability of these e-bikes remain due to the lack of proper infrastructure in both urban and rural areas. While electric bikes are gaining popularity in countries such as India, China, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia due to rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, Pakistan faces unique challenges that prevent widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Muhammad Sabir Sheikh,

Rs23.57/KWH Tariff for EV Charging Stations

Gohar Ejaz attacks power producers for charging billions without generating power

Experts call for review of EV policy

Electric bikes are gaining traction

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