Hydroelectric power

Power utility generates 34b units of low-cost electricity in 2023

WAPDA's plants produced more than 7,500MW in mid-Sept

Prolonged project overhauls believed to be behind the decline

The first unit of Neelum-Jhelum power project will start electricity generation by the end of February 2018

Amount will be recovered from power consumers through tariffs

NEPRA shifts to power tariff based on competitive bidding

It minimised outages and brought down electricity tariff

Country still facing shortages; Diamer-Bhasha project must not be delayed

Areas of mutual interest and cooperation in power sector development came under discussion in the meeting