ISLAMABAD: Next month, electricity consumers may face higher bills as authorities prepare to raise the per unit cost of electricity. The Central Power Purchasing Authority has submitted a petition to …
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ISLAMABAD: The Ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDiscos) have submitted a fresh request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for a substantial increase of Rs 7.13 per unit for March …
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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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Economy
Federal govt gives Rs 200 billion to power companies: GENCOS get Rs 140 billion lion’s share
ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking effort to address the ongoing circular debt crisis in the energy sector, the government has taken swift action by disbursing approximately Rs200 billion among power companies. …
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Circular debt reaches Rs 2.3 trillion ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government, frustrated by persistent circular debt and line losses, is actively considering two potential strategies. These strategies involve either privatizing both …
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In NEPRA’s hearing, K-Electric admits of overbilling to consumers for 34 days to mop up extra revenue
During the hearing, NEPRA officials briefed that the authority received 64 applications from all over the country, out of which 13 were against the KE.
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In FY21 ended in June 2021, the overall energy sector’s circular debt mounted to Rs2,327 trillion.