Power consumers across Pakistan, including users of K-Electric, may receive relief in electricity bills as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reviews a quarterly tariff adjustment request for the January-March 2026 period.
NEPRA held a public hearing on Tuesday on petitions submitted by power distribution companies seeking a reduction in electricity tariffs. Initial estimates discussed during the hearing indicated a possible cut of around Rs. 1.93 per unit, with total relief projected at approximately Rs. 63.94 billion over three months.
MG Launches New MG4 EV Urban in Pakistan
According to details presented during the proceedings, capacity charges declined by Rs. 36.83 billion during the quarter, while use of system charges and market operation fees decreased by Rs. 11.24 billion. Another Rs. 23.51 billion reduction was sought under incremental energy units.
Industry representatives welcomed the expected relief, saying it could help consumers and businesses amid ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets.
Industrialist Tanveer Bari described the proposed reduction as encouraging and called for further reforms to ensure efficiency gains in the power sector are passed on to consumers.
Participants at the hearing also highlighted concerns regarding electricity planning and utilization, noting that Pakistan’s installed generation capacity is around 45,000 megawatts while actual power generation remains close to 25,000 megawatts.
NEPRA is expected to announce its final decision after reviewing the submitted data and completing the consultation process.
