Pakistan Affected as NEPRA Raises Power Tariff

Karachi: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of 8 paisa per unit in electricity prices across the country, including Karachi, under the fuel cost adjustment for the month of August 2025.

According to NEPRA, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had requested a hike of 19 paisa per unit, but NEPRA approved only an 8 paisa increase.

This adjustment will be reflected in consumers’ electricity bills for the month of October 2025.

As per the notification, this decision will also apply to K-Electric consumers under the government’s policy guidelines.

Earlier this year, the federal government has finalized key measures under the upcoming industrial policy aimed at boosting exports, attracting investment, and easing the cost of doing business.

The Power Division confirmed that cross-subsidy from industrial power tariffs will be removed and peak-hour rates abolished to reduce production costs. Similarly, the Petroleum Division will withdraw cross-subsidy from industrial gas prices.

At the prime ministerial level, it has been agreed that industrialists will be protected from direct intervention by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Amendments to Section 41B and Section 42A of the SECP Act 1947 are being prepared, making it mandatory for law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) before initiating any inquiry or investigation against regulated entities, including stock exchanges, NBFCs, insurance companies, brokers, and clearing houses.