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January 1, 2026

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Power consumers to be given relief of Rs 8.35 per unit in 2025, claims Power Division

Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminate Rs 3,400 billion financial burden on consumers and exchequer The Power Division released its annual report for 2025, highlighting “historic reforms, improved fiscal discipline, significant consumer relief and major strides towards sustainable growth” in the energy sector. According to the report, the government, through prudent policies and effective decision-making, has made remarkable progress in addressing long-standing challenges facing the energy sector. He said transparent and successful negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have eliminated a cumulative financial burden of Rs 3,400 billion on consumers and the national exchequer. As a result, electricity tariffs

December 22, 2025

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What is gross metering and how will it affect solar consumers?

Technicians install solar panels on the roof of a factory in Karachi on July 2, 2025. — AFP New five-year contracts, with possibility of extension. Proposed new purchase tariff to apply to new installations. Rooftop solar results in a 3.2 billion reduction in grid sales. Islamabad: Amid the prevailing solar boom in the country, the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has advised a major policy change that seeks to replace the existing metering system with a gross metering mechanism for solar rooftop consumers, citing an increasing financial burden on conventional grid users. The News reported on Monday. According to the

December 17, 2025

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Power consumers may get Rs 0.71 per unit relief on their January bills

CPPA seeks NEPRA approval for fuel duty refund in November. hearing scheduled for December 31 Pre-approved NEPRA K-electric consumer may see huge relief in electricity bills. PHOTO: FILE Islamabad: Electricity consumers may enjoy relief in their upcoming electricity bills following a cut in tariffs by up to Rs 0.71 per unit due to fuel adjustment charges for November 2025. The expected relief, which will be implemented in bills issued in January 2026, comes after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) formally requested from the National Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA). Companies were ready to refund Rs 0.7182 per unit to consumers

December 10, 2025

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Curated Pakistani fashion is aimed at global consumers

. LAHORE: LAAM Fashion Week opened its flagship program in Lahore with an event that set out its ambition to reshape Pakistan’s fashion economy, bringing together designers, brands, media personalities and industry voices to sketch a model that will be transformed into a digital model aiming for global reach. Held at the company’s headquarters, the gathering served as the first formal introduction to the wider LFW ecosystem, presenting a framework that combines creative talent with technology and consumer access to Pakistan’s blueprint for international discovery and long-term commercial growth. A panel featuring LAAM and LFW co-founders Amir Iqbal and Arif

November 27, 2025

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The government will shift the burden of LNG cargoes to RLNG consumers

File photo of a ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG). — Reuters/File Power plants, exporters, new RLNG users face higher tariffs. Ogra’s Rs 48 billion forecast has been questioned amid a potential loss. The government reports potential foreign exchange savings of $339.6 million. ISLAMABAD: In a major policy shift, the government has decided that it will no longer absorb potential losses arising from the diversion of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes under the Net Product Difference (NPD) clause and instead pass on the cost to consumers of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG). The News was mentioned. A senior Petroleum Department

November 8, 2025

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NEPRA will approve a flat rate of Rs 22.98 for industrial, agricultural consumers

The three-year consumption boost package aims to revive demand amid a 14% industrial decline and a 47% agricultural decline. Nepra officials warned Gepco about illegal installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in small meters. They said the company is installing AMI without regulator approval and even without data backup. Photo: file Islamabad: The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to approve a surge package for industrial and rural electricity consumers. The energy regulator will hold a public hearing on November 11, 2025, to discuss a federal government proposal seeking approval for the package. The move is designed to revive

October 17, 2025

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Electricity consumers affected by floods ‘get August bill relief’

An aerial photo shows partially submerged residential buildings after the Ravi River overflowed in Lahore on August 30, 2025. — AFP Electricity bills outside the home are deferred for four months. Consumers who paid to receive adjustments in the next cycle. The Prime Minister approves the relief covering energy users in September. The federal government has waived August electricity bills for consumers affected by the floods, Energy Department sources have confirmed Geo News on Friday. Flash floods killed at least 1,037 people and injured 1,067 across Pakistan, according to data from the National Disaster Management Authority from June to October.

October 16, 2025

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Consumers in Karachi can choose their own electricity supplier from 2026, NA said

A technician works on porcelain insulators at the power transmission tower in Karachi. — Reuters/File 200 MW of power will be made available for bulk purchase, NA said. The country’s off-grid solar capacity rises to 18,000 MW. NA committee debates multi-vendor electricity distribution bill. Karachi and other parts of the country will be able to choose their own electricity suppliers from January 2026 as part of the government’s plan to introduce a competitive energy market, The News reported on Wednesday. The Standing Committee on Power of the National Assembly, chaired by MNA Muhammad Idrees, met to discuss the “New Multi-Vendor

September 11, 2025

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Consumers to take Rlng as Govt lifts the ban on new gas connections

(Right to left) Federal oil minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Minister of Parliament Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry are addressing a press conference in Islamabad on September 10th 2025. – Geo News Awaiting applicants who will move to RLNG. RLNG 30-35% cheaper than LPG. The ban was imposed in 2021, the minister says. Islamabad: The government has raised the four -year ban on new domestic gas connections and has announced that consumers will now receive connected connections of liquefied natural gas (RLNG) instead of local gas. Federal oil minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, addressing a press conference with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr.

August 27, 2025

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ECC Greenlights Summary looking for relief for power consumers

A technician corrects new electricity meters in a residential building in Karachi on this non -date photo. – AFP/file ECC approves RS50BN relief from the Captive Power contribution. RS3BN was approved for flooding relief at Gilgit Baltistan. PTV receives RS3.81BN for salaries, pensions, businesses. The Council of Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved an important relief package for the National Network’s electricity consumers, allowing the 50 billion Rs, collected through contributions to captive power plants to be transferred to the general public. The ECC meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, was held at the Finance Division on Tuesday, The

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