Tag: electricity
Lahore High Court Rules DISCOs Cannot Disconnect Home Electricity Over Industrial Dues
The Lahore High Court has ruled that electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) cannot disconnect a consumer’s residential electricity connection to recover…
RLNG Power Generation Cost Hits All-Time High in Pakistan
The cost of generating electricity from regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) in Pakistan reached an all-time high of Rs. 47.4…
Investors Seek Dollar Payments and Contract Protection in Pakistan DISCO Privatization
Prospective investors interested in buying three of Pakistan’s major power distribution companies are seeking stronger financial protections before moving forward…
Electricity Generation Costs Rise 14% in Pakistan as RLNG and Furnace Oil Prices Climb
Pakistan’s average fuel cost for electricity generation increased by 14 percent year-on-year in June 2026, reflecting higher expenses associated with…
Pakistan’s Largest Coal Project Set for Major Expansion to Boost Energy Security
Pakistan’s largest coal mining initiative is preparing for another significant milestone as Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) gears up…
Pakistan delays three major hydropower projects as rooftop solar boom reshapes electricity demand
Pakistan is expected to postpone three major hydropower projects with a combined generation capacity of 1,832 megawatts (MW) after rapid…
Why Pakistan Cannot Fully Replace Fossil Fuel Power With Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is often presented as a long-term solution to Pakistan’s electricity challenges due to its low operational emissions, high…
LESCO Introduces New Helpline to Improve Electricity Complaint Resolution
In a move to enhance customer service and streamline complaint handling, the Lahore Electric Supply Company has launched a new…
Power Division Plans Subsidized Electricity for EV Charging Stations to Boost Adoption
The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has announced plans to offer subsidized electricity rates for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations…
Karachi consumers’ electricity rates increased by Rs. 4.76 per unit.
The cost of power has increased by Rs4.76 per unit for users in Karachi. It appears that the decision has…
IMF calls for increase in electricity and gas prices to revive Pakistan’s IMF program
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently called for an increase in electricity and gas prices in Pakistan to revive…