Get ready, electricity consumers, as your February bills are set to deliver yet another financial blow. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued an initial recommendation to increase …
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Additional Rs22 Billion Burden on Electricity Consumers, Says Report
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadElectricity Consumers Sources have reported that changes to the electricity tariff, requested by distribution companies (DISCOs), may impose an additional burden of over Rs22 billion on consumers in the coming …
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ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) overturned Lahore High Court (LHC) judgment that deemed the collection of fuel price adjustments (FPA) on monthly electricity bills illegal. The …
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Punjab Government Establishes Committees to Combat Electricity Theft
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadElectricity Theft The Punjab government, in its crackdown on electricity theft, has formed three committees to monitor and take strict action against offenders. The provincial-level committee will be chaired by …
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PM Kakar Stands Firm: No Wavering from Multi-Financial Institution Agreement
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar emphasized that the government is committed to fulfil Pakistan’s agreements with multi-financial institutions “at all costs” and will not permit any …
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Govt to announce relief on electricity bills within ‘next 48 hours’
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar declared on Thursday, that within the next 48 hours his government would announce a relief plan on electricity bills that have sparked nationwide protests. …
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Government Reveals Plan to Collect Electricity Bills in Installments, Shares Details with IMF
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadElectricity Bills in installments Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar is resolute in the full implementation of the latest IMF program ahead of its first economic review, which has sparked concerns …
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Govt announcing relief for power consumers tomorrow, says Energy Minister
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadDecision will align with the IMF programme ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Caretaker Power Minister Muhammad Ali pledged to offer the utmost relief to the public concerning inflated electricity bills on the …
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IESCO Introduces Installment Plans for Electricity Bills
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: Dr. Muhammad Amjad Khan, the Chief Executive of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), has instructed all company offices to introduce installment plans for customers who face difficulties in paying …
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LHC Directs NEPRA Chairman to Resolve Electricity Bill Appeals Within 21 Days
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court directed the Nepra chairman to listen to the petitioners and make a decision to Resolve Electricity Bill Appeals Within 21 Days. Justice Raza Qureshi of …