ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to file a review petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) against the recent tariff decision concerning K-Electric, announced Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari on Wednesday.
Speaking to the media, Leghari stated that the government is actively working to revise its national power pricing strategy, with a new and comprehensive tariff policy expected to be unveiled soon by the Prime Minister. The goal, he said, is to make Pakistani industries more competitive on the global stage.
“The government has already reduced the electricity price for industries by over 30% in the past year,” Leghari noted. “This has given a strong boost to manufacturing and export sectors.”
He also highlighted significant relief measures for domestic consumers. According to the minister, around 18 million household power consumers have benefited from a 50% reduction in electricity bills due to recent policy actions.
In addition to pricing reforms, Leghari emphasized the government’s growing focus on clean and sustainable energy. “We have shut down 3,000 megawatts of furnace oil-based power plants over the past few months,” he revealed, underscoring the government's commitment to phasing out costly and environmentally harmful energy sources.
He also shared plans for an ambitious renewable energy project in Balochistan. “In the next two to three months, 27,000 agricultural tubewells in the province will be converted to solar power,” Leghari announced. The move is expected to reduce the cost of agricultural production and improve water management for farmers in the region.
Leghari concluded by reiterating that the government’s energy policy is being reshaped to support economic growth, reduce the burden on consumers, and promote long-term sustainability through clean energy investments.
The review plea with NEPRA is expected to be filed in the coming days, as the government seeks revisions to what it considers an unfair tariff determination for K-Electric consumers.
