Pakistan Shifts Energy Focus From Power Shortage To Grid Flexibility And Battery Storage
Federal Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari says Pakistan no longer faces a power generation shortage as renewables reach 55%, with battery storage and grid flexibility becoming priorities for managing solar energy.
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company launches instant electricity bill payments using Raast gateway
FESCO integrates Raast payment gateway to allow consumers in Pakistan to pay electricity bills and demand notices instantly via QR codes.
Kot Addu Power Company Appoints Waqar Ahmed Khan as New Chief Executive Officer
Kot Addu Power Company Limited names industry veteran Waqar Ahmed Khan as CEO for a three-year term starting July 1, 2026, succeeding Shahab Qader Khan.
NEPRA Reviews Over One Rupee Electricity Tariff Hike Following Fuel Supply Disruptions
The power regulator reviews a sixteen billion rupee recovery request from the central power purchasing agency after international supply chain disruptions impact generation costs.
Pakistan to Phase Out Blanket Power Subsidies: New Targeted Relief Model Starts January 2027
The federal government plans a major electricity subsidy overhaul by 2027, shifting relief from 200-unit protected consumers to BISP-registered families only.
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.
ADB Expands Support for Pakistan Power Sector with Focus on Advanced Metering and Solar Integration
ADB Country Director Emma Fan discusses support for Pakistan power sector reforms including digitization, AMI technology, and battery energy storage systems.
Asian Development Bank Commits to Accelerating Pakistans Power Sector Digitization and Reforms
The Asian Development Bank announces technical support for Pakistans power sector focusing on smart metering, rooftop solar, and the restructuring of the National Grid Company.
Pakistan Industrial and Agricultural Electricity Consumption Surges on Winter Relief Package
Pakistan reports a 2,164 GWh increase in electricity consumption within the industrial and agricultural sectors as businesses pivot to cost-effective grid power.
World Bank to Review 379 Million Dollar Grid Stability Project for Pakistan
The World Bank board prepares to approve the BEST-PAK Programme Phase I, a 378.9 million dollar investment to enhance Pakistans power transmission stability.