Raising the electricity tariff is contested in LHC

In the high court, the plea was made by attorney Azhar Siddique. The argument stated that they have not received a response from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regarding the pro-rata formula.

The applicant called the measure a “dacoity” and argued that the electricity charges on the unused units were unlawful.

It has been requested that the LHC issue an order limiting the collection of electricity charges to the units that are actually consumed, rather than using a pro rata calculation.

The basic power tariff through circulation has been increased by Rs5.72 per unit, as decided by the federal cabinet on July 4.

According to specifics, the source stated that the federal cabinet authorised the rise via a circulation summary.

According to other sources, the decision would be referred to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for uniform pricing implementation.

Regarding the tariff increase, the Power Division would submit an application to NEPRA.

The National Electronic Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) report stated that Pakistan’s power sector lost Rs403 billion between FY2022–2023.

NEPRA published a progress report on the electricity distribution businesses, including K-Electric. It showed that nine distribution companies, including K-Electric, did not meet the 100 percent recovery target.