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The Senate Standing Committee on Power, chaired by Senator Mohsin Aziz, was informed of significant oversights and negligence in determining tariffs for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Pakistan. A lack of technology assessments and efficiency testing were noted as major gaps in the process, impacting the overall power sector costs. Key Issues Highlighted During the committee meeting, Muhammad Ali, Special …

Introduction The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a significant increase in electricity tariffs, raising rates by up to Rs1.90 per unit under the quarterly adjustment for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023-24. This decision is set to impose a financial burden of approximately Rs46 billion on consumers across the country, including those served by state-owned …