NEPRA

Jan 18

Pakistan’s Power Sector Inefficiency Stalls Economic Growth

Nepra’s State of the Industry Report 2025 highlights that Pakistan’s power sector remains inefficient despite more than three decades of reforms. The regulator points to serious operational and governance weaknesses

Jan 13

Electricity Prices Reduced by Rs0.93 Per Unit Under Fuel Adjustment

The federal government has approved a reduction in electricity prices under the fuel price adjustment mechanism, providing relief to consumers across Pakistan. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has authorized

Jan 8

NEPRA Notifies Rs0.93 Per Unit Power Tariff Reduction for January Bills

Pakistan’s power regulator, NEPRA, has issued a notification announcing a reduction of Rs0.93 per unit in electricity prices under the November fuel price adjustment. The relief will be reflected in

Dec 22

NEPRA Moves to Gross Metering for Solar

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has proposed replacing the existing net metering system with a gross metering mechanism for new rooftop solar users under its draft Prosumer Regulations. The

Dec 20

Nepra Proposes New Net Metering Rules, Cuts Solar Buyback Rates

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has released the Draft Prosumer Regulations 2025, proposing major changes to Pakistan’s solar net metering framework. The new rules will replace the existing 2015

Dec 17

Nepra Proposes Cuts to Solar Net Metering Benefits

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued draft Prosumer Regulations, 2025, proposing major changes to Pakistan’s solar net metering system. The new rules suggest lower buyback rates, smaller

Dec 10

Nepra Cuts Power Tariff for Industrial & Agricultural Consumers

Nepra has approved the federal government’s decision to reduce electricity tariffs for industrial and agricultural consumers, following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s October 2025 announcement of a three-year subsidised power package.

Dec 10

Nepra Hikes Power Tariff by 33 Paisa, Grants 88 Paisa One-Month Relief

Nepra has issued a notification announcing a 33 paisa per unit increase in electricity tariffs under the quarterly adjustment mechanism, adding over Rs. 6 billion in additional financial burden on

Dec 9

Nepra Fines National Grid Company and CPPA Rs25 Million Each

Nepra has imposed fines of Rs25 million each on the National Grid Company and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) for repeated non-compliance with safety and legal requirements essential for

Dec 7

LESCO Consumers Reportedly Get Shockingly High Bills

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is facing a major crisis as thousands of consumers have received highly inflated electricity bills due to a severe shortage of functioning meters. NEPRA