Tag: K Electric
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K-Electric seeks NEPRA approval for Rs5.45 per unit tariff hike following petrol price surge
Karachi’s exclusive power provider, K-Electric, has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking approval for a Rs5.45 per unit increase in electricity tariffs under the Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) mechanism for May and June.
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Over 12 hours of electricity load shedding in Karachi
Amid intense heat, Karachi continues to face severe electricity load shedding lasting between 12 and 14 hours. Despite the challenging weather, unannounced power cuts persist throughout the city, extending well past 2 am in many areas. Neighbourhoods such as Lyari, Kemari, Sarjani, Baldia Town, and Orangi endure prolonged load shedding, with interruptions lasting up to…
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Power transmission system ‘fully restored’ after major outage
Late on Thursday, the Ministry of Energy confirmed that all countrywide power had been “fully restored,” adding that the issue with two 500kV lines in Karachi’s south had been fixed. The ministry posted on its official Twitter account, “Electricity supply is being increased from alternative power plants, which will return to normal by Friday morning.”…
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Fuel Cost Adjustment: Consumers protest against inflated electricity bills
Power consumers protested in major cities against the government and power supply companies due to excessive residential and commercial bills that were issued under the pretext of Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA). A number of Lahore residents were seen protesting outside LESCO offices, complaining about the skyrocketing electricity bills, chanting anti-LESCO slogans at Dharam Pura, Begum…
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Monsoon in Pakistan: What is the situation now?
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned Sindh of another monsoon spell this week from Thursday (July 14) till Monday (July 18). It is also said that sea conditions will also remain “rough to very rough” during this timeframe. The Met department also said that torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Hyderabad and other…
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Nepra approves price increase of Rs9.66 per unit for Karachi
On account of the fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for May 2022, the National Electric Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) allowed K-Electric to increase its power rate by Rs9.66 per unit on Monday. According to Aaj News, Nepra will make the announcement following careful consideration. In order to transfer the financial burden of Rs22.65 billion to consumers…
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Video: Karachiites protest against load-shedding, clashes erupt between police protesters
Residents of Karachi came out on the streets in the late hours of Monday to protest against the unannounced and prolonged load-shedding in their areas. On Tuesday morning, the police used tear gas and baton-charged protestors in an effort to disperse the crowd, which resulted in a clash between the two. According to Dawn, the…
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NEPRA announces increase of Rs7.90 per unit in power tariff
An additional increase in the price of power of Rs7.90 per unit was announced by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday. After hearing the Central Power Purchasing Agency’s (CCPA) argument today, the power regulatory authority made the final hike announcement, according to ARY News. It is worth noting that life consumers and…
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Energy sector to get a massive portion of the Rs699 billion subsidy
The government has proposed allocating Rs699 billion to multiple sectors in order to provide relief to the masses during the new fiscal year 2022-23. According to budget estimates, the government plans to boost subsidies by Rs17 billion to Rs699 billion for the next fiscal year, up from Rs682 billion in the previous fiscal year. The…
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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…