The Compulsory Service Act has been implemented in view of the fear of protests against the privatization of state-owned electricity companies. Under the Compulsory Service Act, protests and strikes in discos, NTDCs and juncos will be banned, besides banning union activities. Refusal of IPPs to reduce electricity rates including capacity charges The federal government has […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has implemented the Essential Services Act across DISCOs, NTDC, and GENCOs to prevent expected protests against the privatization of these state-owned power companies, ARY News reported on Sunday, quoting sources. According to sources, the Essential Services Act has been enforced for six months in DISCOs, NTDC and GENCOs to prevent employees […]
Power companies were caught with overbilling of Rs8.44bln in Pakistan, ARY News reported, citing official report. As per details, DISCOs overbilled power consumers with Rs8.44bln to coverup their line losses. The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) did overbilling of Rs1.73bln, while Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) did overbilling of Rs2.39bln. The report also unveiled overbilling […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has sanctioned an additional charge of Rs1.75 per unit for state-owned distribution companies and the privatised K-Electric, effective over the next three months. The adjustment is intended to recover Rs43.23 billion through quarterly tariff modifications for the fourth quarter of 2023-24, spanning from April to June 2024. […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal and provincial governments collectively owe more than Rs2.56 trillion in unpaid bills to the DISCOs across the country, official documents available with The Express Tribune revealed on Wednesday. There are 12 DISCOs across the country – Faisalabad Electric Supply Company; Gujranwala Electric Power Company; Hazara Electric Supply Company; Hyderabad Electric Supply Company; […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal and provincial governments collectively owe more than Rs2.56 trillion in unpaid bills to the electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) across the country, official documents available with The Express Tribune revealed on Wednesday. There are 12 DISCOs across the country – Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco); Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco); Hazara Electric Supply […]
ISLAMABAD: Energy experts are advocating for privatisation as a crucial step in reforming Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOs). A consultation organised by the Parliamentary Forum on Energy and Economy gathered key stakeholders to discuss the future of DISCOs. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq addressed the global challenge of power tariffs, stressing that past loadshedding issues […]
Privatisation of DISCOs begins next year in April – Daily Times We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy
ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought an increase of over Rs3 per unit in electricity tariff on account of fuel charges adjustment for July 2024. In that regard, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) held a public hearing on Thursday for KE customers. The private power utility requested recovery of Rs3.09 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from […]
Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Leghari has announced that the privatisation of the power distribution companies is slated to begin by April 2025. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, cut financial losses, and attract private investment into the energy sector. According to Radio Pakistan, Leghari stated that the government, in collaboration with the privatisation commission, […]