NEPRA Electricity Price Increase of Rs1.1086 Per Unit in October 2026
NEPRA has approved a Rs1.1086 per unit fuel cost adjustment for August electricity consumption, with the increase reflected in October 2026 bills for eligible consumers.
Pakistan IMF Review Talks Near Completion for Fifth Loan Tranche Release
Pakistan and the IMF are expected to conclude review talks this week, with discussions covering tax collection, energy reforms, circular debt and the NFC Award.
Pakistan, IMF Consider BISP Cash Transfers to Replace Energy Subsidies
Pakistan and IMF discuss shifting gas and electricity subsidies toward direct BISP cash transfers for low-income households to contain circular debt.
NEPRA Proposes Grid-Sharing Charges for High-Rise Buildings and Industrial Users
NEPRA has proposed grid-sharing charges for high-rise buildings requiring transformers above 500 kVA and new electricity connection rules for industrial consumers.
Lucky Cement Consortium Submits EOI, Cleared For FESCO Due Diligence
A consortium led by Lucky Cement, with Hub Power Holdings, Kohat Cement and Metro Ventures, has been pre-qualified to conduct financial, technical and legal due diligence on FESCO as part of the government’s privatisation process.
Pakistan Power Sector Prepares for Summer Load-Shedding and Tariff Hikes Amid Global Energy Crisis
Pakistan faces a challenging summer as the Power Division develops a hybrid strategy of load-shedding, mandatory conservation, and fuel price adjustments due to the Middle East conflict.
Foreign Investors Repatriate $1.68bn from Pakistan in 7MFY26, Power and Financial Sectors Lead Outflows
Foreign investors repatriated $1.68 billion in profits and dividends from Pakistan during 7MFY26, up 26.26% YoY, with the power and financial sectors leading outflows, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
NIBAF Hosts PSPC Leadership Session on Pakistan’s Energy Mix and Electrical Network
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a technical session under the PSPC Leadership Induction Program focusing on Pakistan’s energy mix, power networks, and PSPC’s operational framework.
SECP Flags Governance and Filing Violations by Power Sector Companies
SECP has issued compliance notices to seven power sector entities for failing to meet statutory filing and governance requirements under the Companies Act, 2017, including missing annual returns, financial statements, and mandatory board appointments.
Pakistan, ADB Sign $730 Million Deals for Power Transmission and SOE Reforms
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank sign agreements worth $730 million for power transmission strengthening and state-owned enterprise reforms, aiming to improve energy reliability, infrastructure resilience, and operational efficiency.