SHC Questions K-Electric Over Long Power Outages in Karachi KARACHI – The Sindh High Court (SHC) has asked serious questions about unannounced load shedding in Karachi. The court was hearing a petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), which said people in Karachi suffer long power outages every day. Some areas are facing 12 to 18 hours […]
In welcome news for residents of Karachi, the electricity tariff may drop by Rs4.69 per unit for Karachi consumers under monthly fuel adjustment for April, as NEPRA is scheduled to hold a hearing today. If approved, the proposed cut would provide financial relief of approximately Rs7.17 billion to K-Electric users. Meanwhile, the NEPRA will also […]
During the session, Muhammad Aamir Ghaziani, the Chief Financial Officer of K-Electric, presented the company’s $2 billion investment roadmap, which aims to modernise Karachi’s power infrastructure by 2030. Muhammad Aamir Ghaziani emphasized that the approval of the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) for FY24–FY30 will allow important investments in infrastructure, thereby ensuring a stable and efficient energy […]
As per details, the court directed K-Electric to submit a detailed report on the issue during a hearing on May 29, 2025. The court’s remarks came in response to a petition filed by a citizen highlighting prolonged power loadshedding in the metropolis. Justice Agha Faisal directed K-Electric to take necessary actions but emphasized the need […]
According to NEPRA, K-Electric will receive a tariff of PKR 3.31 per unit for its distribution operations, aimed at ensuring sustainable service delivery to consumers. K-Electric had requested a higher tariff of PKR 3.83 per unit, but NEPRA finalized the lower rate after evaluating the company’s operational and financial requirements. Earlier, the National Electric Power […]
According to reports, the utility generated power from its resources at Rs 20.01 per unit, while the cost of electricity supplied by the national grid was only Rs 8.23 per unit, as per NEPRA records. The interconnection capacity between K-Electric and the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has now reached 1600 megawatts. Member Technical […]
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has formally granted a license to the Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO), which now takes over the Central Power Purchasing Agency’s role. This independent electricity market system lets consumers buy electricity straight from suppliers, moving away from traditional distribution companies. The improvement is designed to promote efficiency […]
According to the power utility, the attackers assaulted the employees, vandalised the office property, and stole the essential equipment. As per a K-Electric spokesperson, authorities have filed an FIR against the culprits who were involved in the attack on the grids, leading to five arrests. According to the company’s spokesperson, Imran Rana, K-Electric will not […]
While talking to the media in Karachi, Zaheeruddin Bhutto emphasized that despite repeated requests to K-Electric, load-shedding continues to disrupt exams and affect students. “We have requested K-Electric numerous times to stop load shedding and ensure an uninterrupted supply during exam hours, but the power outages continue,” he said. He also rejected K-Electric’s claims of […]
The notification offers consumers relief of up to Rs3.02 per unit. The adjustment, applicable for the October- December 2024 quarter, will reduce electricity rates by Rs1.90 per unit, effective from April to June 2025. This reduction in electricity prices follows a request submitted by various power distribution companies, including Karachi’s K-Electric, seeking relief for consumers […]
