power tariff hike

NEPRA holds a hearing on K-Electric’s application for a seven-year multi-year tariff on Thursday

Regulator raises electricity charges by Rs4.9 on account of fuel adjustment for February 2024

KE had requested for increase of Rs5.170/kWh for the quarter ending March 2023

Shaheed-e-Millat Expressway, Korangi Road, Sharea Faisal worst affected

Traders say caretakers mandated to conduct polls only, not to impose new taxes

Further increases will take place in Aug and Oct, boosting national average tariff to Rs24.82 per kWh

New rates will also be applicable to K-E consumers under uniform tariff policy

Former finance minister issues 'explainer'; demands govt withdraw decision to increase per unit price of electricity

Increase will be collected in October bills; price hike to not apply to KE customers

Cites double-digit inflation, politically-high cost as reasons for seeking a delay in issuing notification