Nepra

SHC disposes of petition seeking action against KE for intense loadshedding in 2015 heat wave

Petitioners requested court to hold Centre, provincial govt, K-E accountable for over 1,000 deaths

Donor agencies may withhold funds if regulator are tampered with, says official

An appellate tribunal has been introduced to keep check on regulatory decisions

Decision accommodates dip in global oil prices in February, March

Is seeking recovery of Rs82b cost of power theft from consumers

Agreement regarding sale of K-E shares being reached between Abraaj Group and Nepra, court told

Rate of return at 13.27% looks discriminatory when compared with 15% for DISCOs

Power ministry insists on reduction, companies and Sindh government oppose cut

NEPRA should re-examine the case by hiring independent experts

SHC wants details of sale of shares in a petition seeking judicial inquiry into KE's 'illegal' affairs

Power utility will file a petition for review of multi-year tariff reduction by Nepra

NEPRA sets it at Rs12.07, requires company to invest Rs238b; power utility’s previous rate was Rs15.57

Admits debt in the energy chain has swelled despite clearing Rs480b in 2013

An amount of around Rs20 billion will be refunded to consumers

K-Electric and agricultural consumers will not enjoy the relief

Smart meters, independent consultants, smaller firms can help improve performance.

The project would cost $157 million and is expected to begin commercial operation by October 2017

Govt collects tariff rationalisation surcharge to reduce its subsidy bill

Transfer will cause no conflict of interest, court told

Centre seeks support of provinces to amend NEPRA Act

Argues regulator has cleared K-Electric despite Rs62b excess collection

Insists no excessive tariff has been charged from the power consumers

Contrary to facts, companies say they carried out load-shedding for only one hour a day in Karachi, Sukkur

Asks federal government to submit its response

PHC invites responses from federal, K-P govts

Non-provision of tariff relief to KE consumers irks Senate panel

K-Electric, agricultural consumers not to benefit from reduction

CPPA had sought a lower reduction, but the regulator did not accept the request

Directs ministry to coordinate with province, draw up proposals

Allows tariff increase of Rs0.25 per unit against requested Rs0.60

Critics fail to understand government’s choice 

Writes letter to Ministry of Finance to disapprove of government’s move

Petitioners claim move violates Constitution, gives free hand to businesses

Consumers will be refunded Rs24b; NEPRA puts off decision on K-Electric plea

Consumers will be refunded Rs24b; NEPRA puts off decision on K-Electric plea

State distribution companies seek tariff cut, K-Electric petitions for price increase

Key ones have been handed over their respective ministries, government takes charge

PPP asks govt to revisit its decision of placing organisations under control of ministries

Company should restrict peak time to four hours a day, says KCCI

Cheaper, efficient technology coupled with net-metering boost solar power adoption

Admits power tariff in Pakistan is high compared to the region

If approved by NEPRA, power tariff will go up by Rs0.48 per unit for Oct

Solution lies in liberalisation to create a wholesale electricity market

Delays in completion of transmission lining projects will hinder progress

Abraaj Group says it has entered into an agreement with Shanghai Electric to divest its 66.4 pc stake in K-Electric

Says lower tariffs set by the regulator put undue burden on power sector

Price reduction will not apply to K-Electric, agricultural consumers

A refund of Rs2.76 was required to be passed on to the consumers

Tariff goes up Rs0.05 per unit for power consumed in May