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DISCOs Fail to Meet Loss Reduction Targets, ECC Expresses Alarm

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Power-sector

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has raised serious concerns over the persistent failure of power distribution companies (DISCOs) to reduce transmission and distribution (T\&D) losses, despite recent governance reforms and the reconstitution of their boards. During a recent meeting, the ECC expressed dismay over the inability of DISCOs to meet their assigned loss reduction targets. Of particular concern was the performance of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco), whose losses have reportedly increased over the past year. The committee emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to curb inefficiencies and…

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Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Ceasefire Amid Indian Provocations

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Pak-India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire understanding with India despite what it termed “provocations” and “misinformation” from New Delhi, warning that any future aggression would be met with full resolve. The statement from the Foreign Office came in response to a fiery speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12, in which he alleged that Pakistan had carried out retaliatory strikes on Indian military and civilian targets—claims Pakistan strongly rejected as “provocative, inflammatory, and rooted in political opportunism.” “These assertions represent a dangerous escalation…

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Govt Introduces Digital Tracking Bill to Curb Fuel Smuggling and Revenue Losses

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petrol-price

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to combat rampant fuel smuggling and adulteration, the federal government has tabled the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the National Assembly. The bill, introduced by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, proposes the digital tracking of petroleum products from import and production to retail sale, aiming to prevent illegal activities that cause estimated annual revenue losses of Rs300–500 billion and environmental damage. The legislation seeks to amend the outdated Petroleum Act of 1934 by adding clauses that mandate information technology-based tracking systems. These systems will monitor…

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CPPA-G projects reduction in power purchase price by Rs 0.30 to Rs 2.25 per unit for FY 2025-26

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CPPA-G

Price reduction forecast based on varying scenarios of demand, fuel prices, and exchange rates The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has forecast a reduction in the Power Purchase Price (PPP) for the fiscal year 2025-26, with the projected price range spanning from a decrease of Re 0.30 per unit to Rs 2.25 per unit, Business Recorder reported.   According to the CPPA-G’s report submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the reduction is based on seven different scenarios, taking into account variables such as demand, hydrology, fuel prices, and exchange rates.…

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Karachi residents to get PKR 3.64/unit relief in May bills

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Electricity-meter

ISLAMABAD: In a move likely to provide some relief to electricity consumers of K-Electric (KE), the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a fuel charges adjustment (FCA) of PKR 3.64 per unit for February 2025. This relief will be passed on to the consumers of K-Electric (KE) in their May 2025 bills. The FCA relief follows a petition filed by KE for the provisional adjustment due to a drop in global fuel prices and changes in the energy mix used for power generation. After examining the petition and…

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