Power Division clarifies rumours about changes in electricity tariffs

The spokesperson for Power Division, Zafaryab Khan, has addressed rumours surrounding changes in electricity tariffs, stating that the federal government will implement the recently announced relief in power prices.

In an interview with APP, Zafaryab Khan dismissed reports about changes to electricity rates, calling them baseless and contradictory. He added that certain elements were deliberately spreading false information about electricity rates and technical details, distorting the facts.

“These reports misrepresent the government’s official position and are aimed at creating confusion among the public,” he said.

The spokesperson emphasised that the announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding a reduction in electricity rates is accurate, and its implementation will proceed as planned.

Zafaryab Khan noted that, in light of the upcoming summer season, the Prime Minister had instructed immediate action to ease the burden on consumers. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, NEPRA conducted a public hearing on April 4 to implement the relief package without delay.

He further confirmed that the federal cabinet had already approved the relief package, which will apply to all power distribution companies across the country.

The spokesperson attributed the achievement of this relief to months of negotiations, including talks with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to reduce tariffs.

He also stated that discussions on tariff categories are unnecessary at this stage since the relief is now reaching the public. “The government deserves credit for this timely intervention,” he concluded.