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Pakistan power sector debt and tariffs

Entities: Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif · Pakistan · National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) · Pakistan Power Division · Power distribution companies (DISCOs)

Overview

In late July 2026 Pakistan's power sector faced mounting financial pressure. The government’s reduction of budgetary support added Rs61 billion to circular debt for fiscal year 2025‑26, bringing the total to Rs1.638 trillion, even as reforms lowered distribution company losses and a technical audit of billing systems was ordered. At the same time, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority began a hearing on a request by the Central Power Purchasing Agency to raise electricity tariffs by Rs1.20 per unit, reflecting higher fuel costs for the month of June. The proposed increase would follow a recent Rs0.34 per unit hike and affect households nationwide, underscoring the sector’s need to offset rising generation expenses while pursuing efficiency measures such as smart‑meter deployment and anti‑theft initiatives.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pakistan may raise electricity tariff by Rs1.20 per unit

    NEPRA is reviewing a CPPA proposal to raise Pakistan's electricity tariff by Rs1.20 per unit for August, following a recent Rs0.34 increase for July, citing fuel cost adjustments for June generation.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pakistan power sector circular debt rises as budget cuts offset reforms

    Pakistan’s power sector debt rose by Rs61 bn after budget cuts, while the prime minister ordered a DISCO billing audit, smart‑meter rollout and village solar projects.

Sources

arynews.tv · bolnews.com · customstoday.com.pk · dailytimes.com.pk