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Business

Web Desk Karachi
Apr 07, 2025

Nepra warns of Rs1.5 per unit burden on consumers due to power plant inefficiencies

Rafique A. Shaikh has urged the government and relevant power companies to implement immediate corrective measures, specifically targeting the 4,000MW Lahore-Matiari Transmission Line, the 969MW Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant, and the 747MW Guddu Power Plant.

Politics

Web Desk
Sep 01, 2024

JI chief criticises Pakistan’s elites amidst electricity, inflation crisis

JI chief also criticised govt’s inconsistent approach to manage utility costs, saying that the temporary relief is a mere token gesture.

Business

Web Desk
Mar 19, 2024

Pakistan sees 37 per cent drop in monthly power generation costs

In February, the average cost of electricity stood at Rs8.7 per kilowatt-hour (KWh), marking a 9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to Topline Securities, a brokerage house, as reported on Tuesday.

Business

Web Desk
Feb 20, 2024

Pakistan sees major increase in cost of power generation

In January 2024, Pakistan witnessed a substantial 23 per cent surge in the cost of power generation, paired with a decline in generation.

Business

Web Desk
Dec 07, 2023

Committee formed to investigate overbilling by power companies

Expressing deep concern over the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (Nepra) report, which accuses distribution companies (Discos) of malpractice and overbilling in electricity provision, the Power Division has established an independent committee to thoroughly investigate the findings and legal aspects.