Govt to tighten solar net metering regulations, introduce revised buyback plan: report

New policy replaces net metering with net billing, shifting from quarterly credit billing to monthly cash payments for excess electricity

KAPCO signs tri-partite power purchase agreement, awaits operational activation

Regulator-mandated tests to determine when agreement becomes operational

Delay in property transfer may jeopardize DISCOs’ privatization process

Delay in property title transfers for IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO raises concerns as Energy Ministry urges provinces to act swiftly ahead of DISCOs' privatization drive

Govt finalises Rs1.275 trillion loan deal with commercial banks to slash circular debt

Agreement with 18 banks aims to tackle growing debt in power sector, with disbursements expected this month

Govt moves to lift nationwide moratorium on new gas connections, says petroleum minister  

Ali Pervaiz Malik outlines plans to restore gas supply and improve energy sector stability ahead of budget

K-Electric awaits decision on supply segment MYT review

NEPRA evaluating motion for review of K-Electric’s 2024–2030 investment plan

NEPRA approves K-Electric’s bid results for 320 MW solar and hybrid power projects

Green light for Bela, Winder, and Dhabeji projects clears way for tariff petitions under national framework

NEPRA awards 20-year electricity distribution licence to Hazara Electric Supply Company

Power utility to serve over 800,000 consumers in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Upper and Lower Kohistan, and Kolai Pallas areas formerly served by PESCO 

Nepra warns reduced hydel generation will affect proposed tariff adjustments for FY 2025-26

Shift in energy mix follows a sharp decline in rainfall across the country, which will affect the anticipated relief for consumers next year

Ogra allows import of two HSD cargoes by PSO, rejects GO’s request amid declining demand

PSO to import 95,000MT of high-speed diesel for June, down from the 145,000MT requested; Domestic production is deemed sufficient for the coming month

Provinces owe Rs161 billion in electricity charges to federal government, Senate told

Punjab owes Rs42 billion, Sindh Rs68 billion, Balochistan Rs42 billion, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rs10 billion; Senate Standing Committee on Power discusses power dues adjustment through NFC and DISCO privatisation progress 

NEPRA approves seven-year tariff for K-Electric with adjusted return on equity

Distribution tariff set at Rs3.84 per kWh, transmission at Rs2.99 per kWh; decisions aim to balance financial stability and sector performance

World Bank backs Pakistan’s power sector reforms with $55m

Minister says ISMO formed, targeted subsidies planned; WB supports surplus supply to industry at marginal rates

Rs1.27 per unit power tariff hike likely under April FCA

CPPA-G says power generation in April remained heavily reliant on costly imported fuels

Power generation rises 22% in April amid economic recovery

April sees highest year-on-year growth in four years with hydel leading the energy mix