NEPRA to Hear CPPA Petition on Electricity Tariff Hike, Impacting K-Electric Consumers ISLAMABAD/KARACHI – The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a petition to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), which is scheduled for a public hearing today. The proposed monthly adjustment would also affect K-Electric consumers. According to CPPA data, Pakistan generated […]
MQM Condemns NEPRA Decision Allowing K-Electric to Pass Losses onto Consumers KARACHI – The regulatory authority NEPRA has granted K-Electric permission to recover Rs74 billion in losses from electricity theft and unpaid bills, a move that is expected to raise costs for ordinary consumers. Speaking to the media, MQM MPA Muhammad Aamir Siddiqui strongly criticized […]
Shanghai Electric Cancels K-Electric Acquisition Deal Karachi – Shanghai Electric has officially withdrawn from its long-standing plan to acquire a majority stake in K-Electric, Pakistan’s sole power provider in Karachi. The deal, which had been stalled for several years due to regulatory and legal hurdles, involved Shanghai Electric purchasing 66.4% of K-Electric from KES Power […]
SHC Questions K-Electric Over Loadshedding Despite Bill Payments Karachi – Justice Iqbal Kalhoro on Thursday heard a petition filed by the Karachi chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, raising concerns over power outages affecting households that pay their electricity bills on time. During the proceedings, the court questioned the admissibility of the petition but emphasized a key point: […]
The disclosure came during a NEPRA hearing in Islamabad on a petition seeking a Rs1.69 per unit reduction in electricity prices. Expressing strong anger over the fatalities, NEPRA Member Technical Rafique Ahmed Shaikh said that the highest number of such accidents occurred in July, highlighting that six of the deaths were reported in areas falling […]
Sindh High Court Summons K-Electric Over Blackout, Electrocution Deaths in Karachi KARACHI – The Sindh High Court has taken notice of prolonged power outages in the city after several judges reported facing extended electricity cuts at their residences during last week’s breakdown. According to the court, K-Electric’s Managing Director was summoned on August 22 following […]
Karachi Power Restoration Efforts Continue Amid Flooded Streets Karachi – Despite widespread waterlogging and heavy traffic congestion, K-Electric (KE) crews have continued their efforts to restore power across the city. Low-lying areas, where stagnant water has made access difficult and risky, were particularly affected. At the height of the recent rains, around 800 out of […]
Karachi Faces Heavy Rainfall; K-Electric Warns of Electrical Hazards KARACHI – As heavy monsoon showers continue to batter Karachi, K-Electric has issued warnings over the unsafe use of electrical equipment during rainy conditions. A spokesperson for the power utility emphasized that operating devices like water pumps in standing water can be extremely dangerous. Residents have […]
Court Asks K-Electric CEO to Pay Rs 2.5 Million Fine in Harassment Case KARACHI – The court has issued notices to all parties involved in a case against K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi. They must respond within one week. The court also asked Moonis Alvi to pay a fine of Rs 2.5 million. The case is […]
K-Electric Says It Doesn’t Decide Electricity Rates KARACHI – July 31, 2025: K-Electric has said it does not decide electricity prices on its own. The company gave this statement after people started talking about a possible price increase. According to K-Electric, all electricity rates are set by the Government of Pakistan. These include the per-unit […]
