Tag Archives: Electricity Prices

In a move to provide financial relief and stimulate increased electricity consumption, Pakistan’s government is drafting a winter package that could reduce electricity prices by up to Rs8 per unit. The Power Division and Ministry of Finance, along with other departments, are collaborating on this initiative, which aims to support both residential and industrial users over a three-month winter period. …

IMF Imposes New Conditions Following Punjab’s “Fiscally Reckless” Electricity Subsidy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed several new conditions on Pakistan’s provincial governments concerning energy subsidies and budget management. This move follows Punjab’s controversial decision to provide Rs45 to Rs90 billion in electricity subsidies over two months, which the IMF has labeled as “fiscally reckless.” Government sources revealed that …

Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced significant reforms aimed at modernizing Pakistan’s energy sector, including the operationalization of an energy exchange platform. This move is designed to allow power plants to sell electricity directly to buyers, potentially reducing reliance on the national grid and addressing current challenges like high electricity prices and extensive circular debt. Speaking to the Senate Standing Committee …