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Rays of change: can Pakistan harness the solar power shift?
As Pakistanis embrace solar, a cleaner, more affordable power solution emerges for the country’s grid
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Govt implements Mandatory Service Act for six months in power sector amid privatisation
Power sector employees are now barred from striking as the Mandatory Service Act takes effect during privatisation.
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Why is electricity so expensive in Pakistan?
Per unit price of electricity generated by Independent Power Producer (IPP) rises buy 9400% between 2016 and 2024
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Gohar Ejaz lashes at power producers for charging billions without producing power
Pakistan's energy sector faces scrutiny over capacity payments.
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Increase in power rates expected by Rs2.63 per unit
Higher power rates likely for next billing cycle
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NEPRA to launch mobile app for quick resolution of electricity complaints
The 'NEPRA Aasaan Approach' app will streamline how users report power issues
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‘Light on kardo bhai’: Sarfraz Ahmed pleads with K-electric to restore power following rain
The former cricket captain's plea resonates with many facing similar troubles
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Govt mulls ending free electricity for public sector, officials
Plan proposes ending free electricity for government, semi-government institutions, including bureaucrats, judges
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Petition filed in Supreme Court against IPP agreements
PTI-N chairman condemns IPP agreements as harmful actions that are depleting Pakistan's resources
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Man kills younger brother in Gujranwala over inflated electricity bill
The altercation escalated into violence, resulting in a tragic death.
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IPP agreements to be challenged in Supreme Court
Dr Gohar Ejaz points out that high cost of electricity has become unbearable, driving citizens into poverty
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PM Shehbaz directs energy ministry to reduce power costs
Premier lauds resilience of the business community, acknowledging their contributions despite challenging conditions
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Capacity charges driving up Pakistan’s electricity costs
In past three months, government power plants were paid staggering Rs169 billion in capacity payments
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Nawaz Sharif condemns electricity price hike, calls for relief measures
Former prime minister urges decision-makers to reconsider the recent electricity price hike
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Sindh CM announces free electricity to users of up to 100 units
Off-grid households in Sindh to receive solar power systems
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Govt announces free solar systems for 100,000 families
K-P govt's move aims to alleviate the impact of electricity shortages
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Govt considers dropping power tariff hike for protected consumers
PM Shehbaz called for federal cabinet meeting tomorrow to ensure essential electricity services remain affordable
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Mass overbilling prompts govt to revert to previous billing method
Pro-rata system to be abolished after approximately 326,350 protected consumers had to pay double bills
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New electricity tariffs: How much will your bill increase?
The Power Division asserted a decrease in electricity rates once the economy improves
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Lyari residents protest prolonged, unannounced power outages
Protesters demand up to 300 units of electricity free of charge, immediate end to overbilling practices
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Power tariff likely to increase by Rs3.41 per unit
NEPRA set to hear application from the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requesting the hike
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NEPRA proposes fixed charges of up to Rs1,000 for domestic consumers
Proposal sent to govt for approval, charges to be effective from July 1
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K-P CM Gandapur storms grid station, restores electricity in DI Khan
Ali Amin Gandapur calls on lawmakers to follow suit as CM announces end to load shedding exceeding 12 hours
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Power bill gloom fuels solar boom
The cost of going solar may keep rising but crushed under unsustainable power bills
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Power tariff hiked by Rs3.33 per kWh for April
FCA raise not to apply on EVCS, lifeline and KE consumers
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Electricity price raised by Rs3.33 per unit
Surge impacts bills of current month, excluding K-Electric and lifeline consumers
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Capacity payments trap
Capacity payments trap
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Powerless under a crippling power policy
Pakistanis are boiling. Not just from the scorching sun, but from paying the price for a broken energy system
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Power tariff jacked up by Rs3.25 per unit
NEPRA’s sends its decision to federal govt
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SAI president urges full power restoration
Electricity supply to industries in Karachi’s SITE area has started to recover after being suspended for four days
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Is net metering really hurting Discos?
Notion is a myth propagated by power distribution companies
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KE base tariff may rise by Rs10 per unit
NEPRA reviews request; company rules out any impact on consumers
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Power production drops by 14%
Shift to solar, economic stress compound challenges; experts warn of energy strain
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Another power tariff hike in offing
KE aims to add 1,282 MW of renewable energy, including solar and wind projects, by 2030
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Experts call cap on solar energy ‘insane’
Ex-NEPRA chief stresses no one can stop spread of solar power technology
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Controversy over net metering financial rules
It is argued net metering subsidy goes to richer segment from low-income group
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NTDC lays out 10-year ambitious investment plans
NEPRA seeks stakeholders’ suggestions on them
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IMF grills Pakistan on power rates
Fund assumes rupee will devalue to Rs329/$ or 18% by June next year
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NEPRA mulls another hike despite electricity demand drop
Proposal to impose Rs1.45/unit extra burden on consumers amid performance scrutiny
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Power tariff may hit consumer’s pockets in FY 2024-25
Base tariff of electricity likely to go up to Rs5 per unit
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Rs23b calamity budget diverted to AJK
Reallocation aimed to provide wheat, electricity subsidy to valley
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Power tariff may go up by Rs7 in July
The annual base prices are being increased every year to make the power sector financially viable
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The battle over solar power pricing
Navigating the balance between renewable energy ambitions and economic viability
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KE consumers face a whopping Rs19 tariff hike
Nepra to hear request on May 9 for nine months FCA
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50k lifeline consumers to get solar systems
CM vows to free the poor of expensive electricity
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Centre asks K-P to take over electricity firms
Province fails to support action against rampant power theft
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Thar coal key to overcoming expensive power woes
NEPRA report says high cost of electricity denting country’s growth
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India asks companies to fire up power plants
To meet rising electricity demand in hot summer months
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NEPRA jacks up tariff by Rs4.9 per unit
Regulator raises electricity charges by Rs4.9 on account of fuel adjustment for February 2024
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Soaring energy costs stall growth at 0.29%
Thar coal investment to alleviate pressure, Nepra report reveals