Islamabad, July 5, 2025: The World Bank has approved an extra $55 million in funding for Pakistan’s Electricity Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project. The approval was given on June 27, 2025, under …
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PM Shehbaz Approves Phase-Out of Meter Readers; Self-Reading App Coming Soon
by Web Deskby Web DeskPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a plan to eliminate meter readers across Pakistan’s power distribution companies, introducing a self-meter reading system via mobile apps to enhance transparency and cut …
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Islamabad, Apr 27, 2025: State-owned electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) have faced a steep rise in financial losses, which have surged to Rs. 143 billion during the first nine months of …
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ISLAMABAD, April 8: The Power Division has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance of Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SEPCO), Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO), and Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), …
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Renewable Energy Association Raises Eyebrows on Policy Shifts
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD, March 24: The Renewable Energy Association Pakistan (REAP) has raised concerns over recent amendments to the Distributed Generation and Net Metering Regulations, warning that these changes could encourage consumers …
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Inquiry Committee Reveals Overbilling Scandal in Power Sector
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadOverbilling ISLAMABAD: An independent four-member inquiry committee has substantiated allegations of systematic overbilling by power distribution companies (Discos) across Pakistan, as accused by the power regulator. Led by former federal …
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NEPRA Demands Accountability: Power Distribution Companies Under Scrutiny for Overbilling
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadNEPRA ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has taken a firm stance against the power distribution companies (Discos) following their inadequate response to widespread overbilling of consumers in …
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NEPRA Greenlights Rs 1.15 per Unit Hike in Electricity Prices for 2024
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadIn a surprising move that has reverberated throughout the public sphere, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has granted approval for an increase of Rs1.15 per unit of electricity …
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Power Consumers Face Additional Burden as Operational Costs Surge
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadAdditional Burden In the midst of ongoing discussions and hearings, power consumers in the country find themselves on the verge of potential additional burden as electricity companies pursue means to …
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PPP Senator Raza Rabbani Calls for Action Against Discos Amid Damning Overcharging Revelations
PPP Senator Mian Raza Rabbani strongly criticized the malpractices of Pakistan’s power distribution companies (Discos) on Tuesday, labeling them as criminal activities that warrant immediate action. This condemnation followed a …