During a press conference in Multan, Leghari underscored the government’s commitment to eradicate electricity theft in the country. He assured that measures are being taken to curb this menace and provide convenience to electricity consumers. The minister revealed that discussions are underway with power distribution companies to ensure the disbursement of the Rs45 billion relief […]
Ejaz in his statement suggested the government of Pakistan to halt Rs2,000 billion payment to the IPPs and they should only be paid for electricity produced. He also suggested lowering the electricity per unit and fixing it under Rs10 for the consumers using 200 units, monthly, while the rate for other consumers should be kept […]
According to the NEPRA spokesperson, the ‘NEPRA Asaan Approach’ will be launched across Pakistan, tomorrow. NEPRA Asaan Approach is an app for electricity consumer where they can submit complaints of electricity issues and they can also track their complaint by their tracking ID which is generated when they apply. Read more: Labourer pays Rs56K electricity […]
According to a spokesman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KP-EZDMC) here on Friday, the matter was discussed in a meeting held in the head office of the company with Special Assistant to KP CM on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education Abdul Karim Khan Tordher in the chair. Those who attended the […]
A resident of Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar has submitted a petition to the high court. The high court has served notice to respondents and summoned their reply over the legality of the charges in domestic electricity bills. Federal Ministry of Water and Power, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), and Karachi’s sole power utility, K-Electric, have […]
Chairman APTMA Asif Inam said that the expensive electricity has made exporting difficult. “We have pointed out the line of action,” he said. He demanded that the government initiate a forensic audit of the independent power producers (IPPs). He also urged for a hurried review of the contracts with the IPPs. He said capacity charges […]
FPCCI will file a formal petition in the Supreme Court, said Gohar Ejaz, former interim minister. “This situation affects every Pakistani’s right to life,” stated Gohar Ejaz, emphasizing that Pakistan cannot afford to repeat the same mistakes in a few years. “We need to eliminate mismanagement to achieve prosperity,” he added. Gohar Ejaz also highlighted […]
President KATI Johar Ali Qandhari has stated that the IPPs, expensive electricity, and huge taxes have pushed industries in Korangi to ruins. “Payments being made in dollars for the electricity which is not being utilized”. He said that 350 industries have been closed and big industries have curtailed their units in Korangi, while 60,000 workers […]
The incident occurred in Allah Dad Chand Goth, within the jurisdiction of the Phuleli Police Station. The locals have been struggling with the lack of electricity, and the situation has become dire with the recent heatwave. Residents report that they cannot obtain water to bathe the deceased due to the power outage. They have resorted […]
the federal cabinet approved the increase in electricity prices for commercial, agricultural, and large consumers while retaining the basic tariff for industrial consumers. The cabinet has approved an increase of Rs8.04 in the basic price of electricity for commercial consumers. From July, the per-unit rate for commercial consumers would reach Rs77.15, the sources said. For […]
