ISLAMABAD – In a major relief move for electricity consumers, the Power Division has submitted a proposal to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking to reduce electricity prices nationwide — including Karachi — under a uniform tariff system, ARY News reported.
NEPRA is scheduled to review the proposal on July 1, with the new rates likely to come into effect in the upcoming fiscal year.
According to the plan, domestic electricity users could see a Rs 1.16 per unit reduction, lowering the maximum tariff from Rs 48.84 to Rs 47.69 per unit. The proposed cut is designed to ease financial pressure on middle-income and low-usage households.
For protected consumers using up to 100 units, the rate could drop to Rs 10.54 per unit, while those consuming 101 to 200 units might pay a reduced rate of Rs 13.01 per unit.
Lifeline users, consuming up to 50 units, will continue to pay the subsidized rate of Rs 3.95 per unit, with no increase in sight.
This proposal follows NEPRA’s earlier decision to slash base electricity tariffs by Rs 1.50 per unit for the new fiscal year. The matter is now under federal consideration for implementation via a single national tariff.
In a further consumer-friendly development, the government has abolished the Rs 35 PTV fee currently being charged in electricity bills across various categories. This change is expected to bring additional savings to over 40 million electricity users in Pakistan.
The PTV fee, which generates nearly Rs 1.5 billion monthly, will no longer be collected, signaling a significant shift in bill structuring.
An official government announcement confirming these changes is expected shortly.
