Tag: Electricity bill
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Power play: Hope for businesses with 8.55 billion rupee reduction in bills
Businesses and consumers prepare to celebrate as they may soon see a reduction in their utility bills of up to PKR 8.55 billion. This is because the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has proposed for Discos (electricity distribution companies) to decrease the per unit price of electricity by PKR 0.7. The lower cost of electricity…
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‘Our govt said goodbye to IMF, who approached it later?’ — Nawaz Sharif
Former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif claimed during a press conference in Lahore that some judges removed him from office because he refused to accept a salary of 10,000 dirhams from his son, Hassan Nawaz. He pointed out that a household’s electricity bill was only 1,600 rupees under his administration, which has now increased to…
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Veteran actor Rashid Mehmood’s painful pleas after receiving electricity bill leaves fans in tears
Pakistani actor Rashid Mehmood is distraught after receiving an electricity bill of Rs45,000. He said it makes him feel like he was born in the wrong country.A video of Mehmood showing his electricity bill to viewers went viral on social media. He explained that he used 701 units of electricity and got a huge bill.Mehmood,…
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Why has load-shedding suddenly increased in Pakistan?
The electricity crisis has become more severe across the country with the start of the new year. Transmission systems were reportedly affected due to a technical fault at Guddu power plant and reduction in hydro power generation. Unannounced power outages in all power distribution companies (DISCOs), including LESCO, has made life difficult for people. The…
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Relief package being prepared for consumers of 400 units of electricity
A relief plan has been prepared for people consuming up to 400 units of electricity. As per the sources in the Ministry of Finance, the relief plan for electricity bills has been prepared on an emergency basis. The government is working on providing relief of 250 billion rupees in electricity bills. Additionally, sources have said…
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Cabinet approves Rs7.91 per unit increase in power tariff
After several postponements, the Federal Cabinet finally decided to approve the Rs7.91 per unit increase in the power tariff. The Federal Minister of Power, Khuram Dastgir, and Minister of Petroleum, Musadik Malik, made the announcement during a press conference. Dastgir claimed that because Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif wanted to provide relief to the masses.…
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Govt officials, ministers to pay higher bills after reduction in electricity, gas, telephone quota: report
The government is expected to decrease 40 per cent in the petrol quota of the federal cabinet members. According to media reports, it has also been decided to cut the petrol quota of government officials and all ministries. It is also being proposed that there should be cuts in the electricity, gas, and telephone bills…
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NEPRA hikes power tariff by Rs2.86 per unit
The National Electric Electricity Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the power price by Rs2.86 per unit for the month of March 2022 due to Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) and also issued a notification in this regard. As per NEPRA’s notice, power consumers of Ex Wapda Distribution Companies (DISCOS) will be charged an increase of Rs2.86…
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How to save on your electricity bill?
The ever-increasing inflation has disturbed our budget to no extent. And considering its the summers, the electricity bill has practically sky-rocketed just like the mercury making it a feat to pay. Here are four ways you can save on your electricity bill. Save on your appliances Electronic devices consume energy even when they are not…