As per details, this is in addition to the existing price of Rs. 3.17 per unit, making the total price Rs. 4.91 per unit. KE has also announced a quarterly adjustment of Rs. 1.74 per unit, which will be charged separately. This adjustment is part of the quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism, which aims to pass […]
SHC heard the plea against collection of tax collection in the electricity bills. The Sindh High Court in its verdict said the tax collection is imposed under the Finance Act and questioned whether the petitioners had challenged the act itself. At this juncture, K-Electric’s lawyer argued that the advance income tax does not apply to […]
As per details, the sources said K-Electric disconnected the electricity supply to the City Railway Station and the Railways colonies on unpaid dues of over Rs200mln. The power disconnection is affecting the railways booking office, and engine loco shed, the sources said, and added the train operation will be affected if engines are not provided […]
The petitioner highlighted that three people have already died due to the extreme heat. The petitioner stated that despite timely payment of bills, residents are still facing power outages of up to 12 hours. K-Electric submitted its response to the petition, noting that the Supreme Court has previously ruled against approaching the court directly on […]
According to the details, the increase in electricity price will apply to the current month’s (May) electricity bills. However, the Life Line and K-Electric consumers are exempted from the hike The revised price is expected to put an additional burden of over Rs 26 billion on the consumers. Earlier on April 29, K-Electric (KE) sought […]
K-Electric is taking all necessary measures in preparation for the 2024 General Elections. Polling stations and other supporting offices identified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will remain exempt from loadshed from 7th February to 9th February until the completion of the electoral process. A dedicated Power Monitoring Cell has been established within KE […]
The decision was announced after the NEPRA completed a hearing on the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) petition seeking a hike in electricity tariff by Rs5.63 per unit under fuel monthly adjustment for December 2023. The approval will put an additional burden of Rs49 billion on the power consumers. The consumers will pay an additional […]
As rain continues to fall in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and other cities throughout the country during the monsoon season, Useful tips for staying safe might surely come in useful. When it rains severely, one must be cautious to avoid electrocution and other dangers. Many of Karachi‘s issues originate from the city’s lack of a functioning […]
At least 25 children were shifted to hospital after they collapsed at their school. The reason was the extreme temperature and load shedding due to power breakdown in the federal capital on Wednesday. As a heat wave is sweeping through the part of the country; sporadic electricity cuts have deteriorated conditions at schools; which opened […]
