K-Electric

Regulator decides to defer decision on increase in power tariff

Allocates Rs209 billion; power sector will bear the major reduction

Low pressure of the gas is causing a problem for K-Electric to run three gas-based power plants

Situation emerges after utility suspended physical meter reading

Cabinet Committee on Energy accepts request of power utility

As a relief measure, tariff will be notified after three months

Power utility must still carry out its business activities and make necessary fuel purchases

Call for govt intervention to stop K-Electric from sending inflated bills

Utility has sought price increase under quarterly, monthly adjustments

Plea highlights menace in Liaquatabad, says nine-storey structures built on 90-yd plots