Electricity Bills to Ease as NEPRA Cuts Base Tariff by Rs 1.49/unit
- Energy
- June 27, 2025
A series of electricity relief measures introduced earlier this year under the Prime Minister’s affordable electricity package are now reaching their expiration dates, signaling a potential rise in power bills for millions of consumers across the country. Several unit-based concessions, introduced through quarterly adjustments and reductions in petroleum levies, are gradually being withdrawn as the
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READ MOREGood news for electricity consumers across Pakistan: the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a drop in the base tariff for FY 2025–26, from Rs 35.50 to Rs 34.01 per unit. This reprieve comes at a time of inflationary pressure, and both households and industries stand to benefit. What’s Behind the Reduction? Several factors contributed to
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