Karachi Faces Widespread Power Outages, PIA Operations Disrupted Karachi is grappling with severe electricity shortages following two days of heavy rain, which have left the city struggling to restore power. At the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Engineering Division, including the Ispahani Hangar, power has been cut off, sources say, causing major disruption to aircraft maintenance […]
As per sources, the non-protected status, which currently applies to anyone using even one unit above 200 units, may soon be revised to only apply to consumers using 301 units or more. This change would offer relief to thousands of households in Pakistan who barely cross the 200-unit mark and are then subjected to much […]
FESCO spokesman said here on Wednesday that “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” is an innovative and revolutionary initiative of the Government of Pakistan. He said that the main objective of this program is to empower electricity consumers to submit their meter readings. Under this initiative, consumers can submit their electricity readings through the mobile application “Power […]
The High Court has called NEPRA’s regional head to appear in person on July 25. Justice Faisal Kamal Alam, who is hearing the case, said, “We live in this city and know how load shedding is happening. We also know what K-Electric is doing here. We feel the pain of the people. But this case […]
A spokesperson for PESCO (Peshawar Electric Supply Company) said that electricity will stay on without any break at Imam Bargahs during these special days. PESCO has chosen 94 electricity lines (called feeders) to give nonstop power during this time. A special control room has also been set up at the PESCO office. Senior staff will […]
NEPRA (the electricity authority) has agreed to the government’s request to lower the base electricity price. In a statement from Islamabad, NEPRA said the basic electricity rate has been reduced. They have sent this decision to the federal government, which will officially announce it soon. The new electricity rates will start after the government makes […]
Power Outages Hit Karachi After Rainfall Electricity has been cut off in several areas of Karachi after light rain hit the city. Power is currently out in Gulistan-e-Johar, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Muammar, and parts of Korangi, Bin Qasim, and Orangi Town. Other affected areas include Defence Phase VI, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Baldia Town, and Surjani Town. K-Electric said […]
The new average tariff for power distribution companies will be set at Rs34 per unit, according to the NEPRA decision. The authority has forwarded its ruling to the federal government for official notification, which will be issued following the government’s decision on subsidies. Earlier, the NEPRA has reduced K-Electric’s (KE) tariff by Rs 2.99 per […]
According to Information Department, Punjab has become the first province to voluntarily reduce electricity rates. The chief minister approved the tariff reduction for Punjab’s power companies. The decision was taken in the 26th meeting of the Punjab provincial cabinet chaired by Maryam Nawaz. The provincial cabinet approved the tariff reduction for Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Private […]
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will conduct a hearing on April 29 to decide on the matter. According to the petition, 10.513 billion units of electricity were generated in April, while 10.196 billion units were delivered to distribution companies. CPPA stated that the actual cost of electricity generation was Rs8.94 per unit, compared […]
