ISLAMABAD: K-Electric’s (KE) cumulative write-off claims have surged to a staggering Rs76 billion, with the utility now seeking an additional Rs8.131 billion in unrecovered billing losses, according to a fresh petition submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra).
The new request adds to KE’s previous Rs67.902 billion claim for the 2017-2023 Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) period. A prior public hearing in December 2024 saw overwhelming consumer opposition to KE’s attempt to shift the burden of losses onto electricity users or the federal government.
Nepra has now scheduled another public hearing for April 17, 2025, to deliberate the expanded Rs76 billion claim.
Despite receiving Rs804 billion in federal tariff differential subsidies since 2006 to maintain uniform national tariffs, KE continues to face massive recovery challenges. Nepra revealed that of the Rs68 billion in past claims, KE pursued legal action only against defaulters owing more than Rs10 million — yielding little success, with Rs250 million stuck in unresolved court cases.
No legal steps have been taken against smaller defaulters—those owing under Rs10 million—despite this group accounting for a massive Rs41.65 billion in losses. Moreover, Rs24.36 billion of KE’s write-offs pertain to pre-July 2016 dues.
The situation has reignited public frustration, with critics questioning KE’s accountability and the sustainability of continued subsidies amid a struggling energy sector
