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January 1, 2026

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 17, 2025

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Business

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 9, 2025

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Business

The government is reducing electricity rates on excess consumption by Rs 15 per unit

A representational image of a transmission tower, also known as a power pylon. — AFP/File Agricultural consumer using 100 units to get relief of Rs 7 per unit. Industrial user with 1,000 units to feed at a lower rate of Rs.5. New rates apply to excess consumption compared to the previous year. ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at promoting industrial and rural development through relief in utility bills, the government has reduced electricity rates on excess consumption by around Rs 15 per unit for industries and agriculture sector. As per the government’s demand for a reduced rate approved by the

November 8, 2025

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Business

Nepra directs Re0.48 Refund per unit on November electricity bills

The sign of the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) can be seen on a building. — APP/File ISLAMABAD: The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has ordered all state-owned distribution companies and K-Electric to refund consumers Re0.4812 per unit for November electricity bills, The Nea was mentioned. The notice was issued after it was found that consumers were overcharged in September under the monthly fuel charge adjustment (FCA). The refund applies to all categories except lifeline, sheltered, EV charging and prepaid consumers, with Nepra saying the overcharging was due to differences between actual and billed fuel costs. The adjustment will be

November 2, 2025

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Business

Government mulls reduction in solar net metering buy-in rate above Rs 10 per unit

A worker kneels next to one of the solar panels above the water surface of the Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, April 8, 2021.— Reuters Rooftop solar reduces grid sales by 3.2 billion units, costing Rs 101 billion in revenue. The Power Division warns that losses could reach Rs 545 billion by FY2034. PM orders review of solar power purchase rate and tariff implications. Islamabad: The government is considering reducing the buy-in rate for solar net metering from Rs 22 per unit to around Rs 11.30 per unit after estimates showed that the scheme has started imposing a heavy

October 21, 2025

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Business

Nepra cuts base KE charge from Rs 39.97 to Rs 32 per unit

View of K-Electric headquarters in Karachi. — K-Electric Website/Archive Nepra is reducing KE’s base tariff from Rs 39.97 per unit to Rs 32 per unit. The Regulator also sets performance benchmarks for a 7-year audit period. “The petitioners fail to persuade the authority to bring about the desired change.” Dealing a blow to K-Electric’s finances, the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced the utility’s multi-year base tariff from Rs 39.97 per unit to Rs 32 per unit after considering the government’s request regarding its earlier determination, The News reported on Tuesday. However, the energy regulator maintained its previous position

October 14, 2025

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Rs0.08 per unit increase to hit electricity bills in October

The National Electricity Regulatory Authority approved an increase in RS0.08 per unit at electricity prices below the monthly fuel cost adjustment for August 2025. According to a notification issued by Nepra on Tuesday, adaptation will apply to consumers throughout Pakistan, including those served by K-Electric, in accordance with government policy guidelines. The regulator said the additional charge would be collected in October accounts. The Central Energy Market Organization (CPPA) had previously requested an increase in RS0.19 per unit to adjust the same month. The increase, though nominal, adds to the increasing burden of consumers who are already facing high energy

September 20, 2025

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Lifestyle

Chinese film in Japan’s Genital War Unit creates tension between the two countries

Beijing: Bad non -committed, Which depicts the Japanese genital war during World War II, set a first -day Box Office record between the war films released in China this year, as it seeks for Beijing to highlight the actions of the Tokyo War and what it calls. The film dramatizes the Japanese Military Research Unit 731 in northeast China, which was infamous for living human experiments. Bad non -committed It took more than 345 million yuan ($ 48.5 million) on Thursday, according to the Maoyan ticket platform. The depiction is in danger of inflating tensions between China and Japan, which

July 6, 2025

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Nepra reduces the rate of electricity by Rs1.15 per unit to ensure uniform invoices across the country

A technician works in porcelain insulators in the power transmission tower in Karachi. – Reuters/file Protected consumers with 100 units to pay at Rs10.54/Unit. A percentage of RS13 per unit will apply to those who consume 200 points. The average basic invoice for commercial users set to RS45.43 per unit. ISLAMABAD: The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), in one move to ensure uniform power invoices across the country, has reduced the rate of electricity by RS1.15 per unit for all consumers with salvation with the change in force for electric consumers. Growth follows Nepra’s hearing on the proposal of the

April 17, 2025

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Kuwait expands the oil credit unit for two years

Listen to the article Islamabad: Kuwait has expanded the deferred oil payment installation for two years to facilitate pressure on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves. Pakistan State Oil (PSO)-A State Petroleum Marketing Giant-Has three oil loads each month from Kuwait to 90-day deferred payments. The total volume of oil supply is 1.8 million tonnes per year. Now, this credit facility has been expanded for two years. Federal oil minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met with Kuwait’s Ambassador Nassar Abdulhran J almutairi at the Ministry of Petroleum. Malik expressed gratitude for the support provided by the brotherly countries, including Kuwait, which was decisive

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

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

The government is reducing electricity rates on excess consumption by Rs 15 per unit

Nepra directs Re0.48 Refund per unit on November electricity bills

Government mulls reduction in solar net metering buy-in rate above Rs 10 per unit

Nepra cuts base KE charge from Rs 39.97 to Rs 32 per unit

Rs0.08 per unit increase to hit electricity bills in October

Chinese film in Japan’s Genital War Unit creates tension between the two countries

Nepra reduces the rate of electricity by Rs1.15 per unit to ensure uniform invoices across the country

Kuwait expands the oil credit unit for two years

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