According to the Power Division, this is a notable decrease from last year’s losses of Rs 308 billion during the same period. In the previous financial year, DISCOs suffered losses of Rs 591 billion due to these issues. However, the current financial year’s first-quarter results show a slight improvement, with a recovery rate of 91% […]
According to NEPRA documents, the fine was levied due to various reasons, including excessive billing, unannounced load shedding, and fatal accidents The breakdown of fines includes Rs 1.149 billion for distribution companies, Rs 749.5 million for power generation companies, and Rs 56 million for transmission companies. Some major fines include Rs 50 million imposed on […]
According to the reports, the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will hold a hearing tomorrow in Lahore on the application submitted by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), while the hearing for Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) request will be held on Nov 8 in Karachi. Reports suggest that a request has been […]
As per details, DISCOs overbilled power consumers with Rs8.44bln to cover their line losses. The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) did an overbilling of Rs1.73bln, while the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) did an overbilling of Rs2.39bln. The report also unveiled overbilling of over Rs3bln in Lahore and Islamabad Electric Power Supply Companies. FESCO, GEPCO, […]
According to the Auditor General of Pakistan’s audit report for 2023-24, eight power companies have incurred losses exceeding the stipulated limit, resulting in a massive loss of national kitty. The report highlights that the power companies’ losses exceeded the limit set by NEPRA, ranging from 8.84% to 20.16%. PESCO topped the list, causing a loss […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The regulatory authority has sent its proposal of fixed charges of Rs200-1,000 a month in the electricity bills to the government, which will give the final nod to impose the fixed charges. According to the proposal, the domestic consumers using 301-400 units a month will pay from July 1, 2024, the fixed charges of Rs200 […]
