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.
Federal Minister Khawaja Asif Urges Strategic Shift to Solar Energy Amid Financial Strain
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif highlights the urgent need for a long term energy strategy focused on local resources to combat heavy capacity payment burdens.
Pakistan Sees Surge in Low-Consumption Electricity Users Amid Solar Boom, Govt Proposes Tariff Reforms
Federal Minister Awais Leghari highlights rise in electricity consumers using under 200 units due to solar adoption; government proposes tariff restructuring and relief measures for industries and domestic users.
Pakistan Must Create 30 Million Jobs in a Decade to Avoid Instability, Says World Bank President
World Bank President Ajay Banga warns Pakistan must generate up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth population into economic growth and prevent migration and instability.
Nepra Questions DISCOs Over Installation of 4 Million AMI Meters Without Approval
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised concerns over the installation of four million Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters by Pakistan’s distribution companies without prior regulatory approval, highlighting investment, billing, and consumer compliance challenges.
Pakistan Seals Record Rs 1.29 Trillion Banking Deal to Tackle Circular Debt, Sets Stage for Deeper Reforms
Pakistan finalizes its largest-ever banking transaction of Rs 1.29 trillion to address power sector circular debt, marking a critical step in economic stabilization. PBA Chairman warns sustainable solutions depend on continuing governance and sector reforms.
Pakistan Moves to Tackle PKR 2.3 Trillion Circular Debt with Coordinated Financial and Digital Strategy
Pakistan’s government, central bank, and power sector stakeholders are rolling out a coordinated strategy to resolve the country’s massive PKR 2.3 trillion circular debt, combining financial restructuring, digital monitoring, and redirected cash flows to revive economic stability.
Pakistan’s Power Sector Charts New Course: Zafar Masud Highlights Post-Budget Reforms and Circular Debt Strategy
Pakistan’s power sector is stepping into a new era with structural reforms and a focus on tackling circular debt. In a detailed conversation, Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association, outlines how post-budget measures are restoring financial discipline and setting the groundwork for sustainable energy economics.