Pakistan Power Division Proposes Abolishing Solar Licenses and Fees for Small Scale Prosumers
Energy Minister Sardar Awais Leghari directs Power Division to exempt solar systems up to 25 kilowatts from NEPRA licensing and fees to boost renewable adoption.
Nepra Clarifies Solar Licensing Requirements and Implementation of New Net Billing Regulations for Grid Connected Users
Nepra confirms off-grid solar users do not require licenses while introducing mandatory registration and fees for all grid-connected solar installations in Pakistan.
Government Unearths Multi Billion Power Purchase Scam in Discos Amid Loadshedding Crisis
Power Minister Awais Leghari orders an independent probe into distribution companies for purchasing expensive electricity outside the national grid violating merit orders.
Ministry Of Energy And Ifc Partner To Deploy 10 Million Smart Meters
The Ministry of Energy enters a transaction advisory agreement with IFC to install 10 million smart meters across Pakistan to curb power theft and improve billing.
NEPRA Approves Electricity Price Hike of 1.42 Rupees Under February Fuel Cost Adjustment
NEPRA announces a power tariff increase of 1.42 rupees per unit for February fuel cost adjustments to be recovered from KE and DISCO consumers in April 2026.
Government Ends Billing Relief on Excess Solar Generation Beyond Approved Limits
The federal government introduces Export MDI checks for net metering, removing credit for surplus solar energy produced beyond a consumer’s licensed capacity.
Power Division Reports Rs1,837 Billion Circular Debt as Operational Efficiency Improves
The Power Division clarifies that the current circular debt of 1,837 billion rupees is a temporary fluctuation, with inefficiencies declining by 48 billion rupees this fiscal year.
Force Majeure Halts LNG Supplies for Power Generation Amid Regional Conflict
Government officials confirm LNG supply disruptions due to force majeure as the Iran war impacts global energy routes, prompting new daytime electricity pricing strategies.
Pakistan ECC Approves Strategic IPP Tariff Revisions to Save Billions in Energy Costs
The Economic Coordination Committee approves major tariff renegotiations with 20 power projects including wind and solar plants to reduce circular debt and consumer rates.
Nepra flags surplus capacity and grid bottlenecks as key drivers of rising electricity tariffs in Pakistan
Nepra’s FY2024-25 report highlights surplus generation capacity, low plant utilisation, high capacity payments and transmission bottlenecks as major factors behind elevated electricity tariffs and financial strain in Pakistan’s power sector.