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Govt requests Nepra to lower electricity prices by Rs1.71 per unit
Tariff reduction proposed from April to June 2025 as part of efforts to ease power costs amid IMF review constraints
IMF allows Rs1 per unit electricity price cut in exchange for off-grid gas levy
Fund gives approval for electricity relief, but industries face higher gas charges; court suspends levy
Govt projects Rs 3.5 trillion in savings from revised contracts with 29 IPPs, GPPs
Savings will occur over three to 20 years, expected to reduce circular debt from Rs 2.4 trillion to Rs 400-450 billion; tariff adjustments pending Nepra approval
Mari Energies begins production from Shewa discovery in Waziristan Block
Company starts gas and condensate production at 26 MMSCFD and 244 BBLs/D from Shewa
Govt limits net metering contract to five years, revises buyback rate: report
Nepra to revise buyback rate periodically, new net metering consumers to follow updated inverter standards
Power companies worth less than the cash on their balance sheet
The recent cancellation of CPPA-G related contracts have spooked the markets to future prospects, leading investors to think that the worst is not yet over for these companies
Pakistan’s circular debt strategy unfolds through unprecedented banking alliance
Government's new plan is built on the foundation of compliance from commercial banks
NEPRA to hear tariff revision request from seven IPPs today
Nishat Chunian, Nishat Power, Narowal Energy, Liberty Power, Engro Powergen, Sapphire Electric, and Saif Power seek adjustment in exchange rate mechanism
Pakistan to receive $1.2bn Saudi oil facility, disbursement begins this month
$100 million monthly oil financing to continue until February 2026
PM to announce power tariff reduction by Rs8/unit from April 1: report
Tariff cut will provide relief after agreements with IPPs are revised, though some adjustments will only be temporary
KP completes 10.2 MW Jabori Hydropower Project
Project to contribute 71.1 GWh of electricity annually to national grid; expected to generate Rs405 million annually for the province
Solar industry faces uncertainty, prices drop following amendments to net metering policyÂ
Pakistan Solar Association warns that new regulations could harm the solar industry, especially impacting the residential and SME sectors
IMF allows govt to borrow Rs1.25trn from banks to cut circular debt: report
Govt will impose a Rs3/unit debt servicing surcharge on electricity bills to repay these loans
Port Qasim Power Plant warns of suspension due to delayed payments of Rs93.5 billion
Outstanding dues of Rs 300 billion remain a major issue for CPEC power projects as shareholders from China and Qatar expressed frustration over the prolonged delaysÂ