Tag: electricity bills
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Nepra approves Rs1.46 per unit fuel charge adjustment
The FCA, however, excludes electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and lifeline consumers. This means that this adjustment will be itemised separately on consumers’ bills based on their electricity usage in July 2023. The billing for this adjustment is scheduled for September 2023.
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IMF approves relief plan for 4 million consumers with monthly power usage below 200 units
After extensive negotiations prompted by widespread protests against soaring electricity bills, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly granted approval to a relief proposal targeting consumers with monthly electricity consumption of up to 200 units, allowing authorities to implement an installment-based billing system, according to sources cited by Geo News. Sources indicated that the final…
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Govt aims to ‘reduce power theft of Rs589 billion at the earliest’
The caretaker government unveiled a set of measures to tackle power theft nationwide, aiming to reduce the growing circular debt issue in the power sector, which is causing electricity prices to soar.
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Pakistani rupee sets new record, falls to Rs307.10 per US dollar
The Pakistani Rupee set a new record as, in the interbank closing, it continued to weaken against the US dollar, losing PKR 1.4569 (0.48%) on a day-over-day basis, and concluding the session at PKR 307.0996 per US dollar.
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IMF declines request for tariff adjustment and subsidy on high electricity bills
In light of the government’s comprehensive deliberation on strategies to alleviate the burden of electricity bills, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined the proposal for tariff adjustments or additional subsidies.
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IMF’s ‘yes or no’ decision nears on relief for electricity bills
In the midst of extensive protests regarding soaring electricity charges, the interim government has reportedly devised a strategy aimed at alleviating the financial burden on electricity consumers in the country.
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Which celebrity paid Rs100,000 electricity bill? Celebs share details of inflation affecting their budgets
After protests and demonstrations broke out across Pakistan as petrol and electricity bill hikes took effect, celebrities are amplifying voices calling for the government to provide relief packages to the masses. Many big names of the industry are sharing how their expenses are spiking because of the excessive rates. A-listers like Maya Ali condemned rising…
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PM Kakar nahi jantay kisko mil rahi hai muft bijli?
Interim Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar recently gave a statement that only Wapda’s employees, including retired ones, get free electricity and there is no such facility available for anyone else including judges. This statement is factually incorrect. Truth is that not only utility bills (including electricity bills) of the serving judges of the Supreme…
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Relief plan for electricity bills to be revealed in 48 hours: PM Kakar
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar made an announcement on Thursday, revealing that his administration will unveil a relief plan for addressing the widespread protests triggered by escalating electricity bills within 48 hours.
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WAPDA opposes ending facility of free units to employees
WAPDA and the Ministry of Water Resources have opposed the termination of free units facility to the employees of electricity companies, reports Jang News. According to sources, the Ministry of Water Resources is of the opinion that there will be no savings by removing the free units. The finance ministry has proposed ending the facility…