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Major tariff relief hits snag despite IMF’s meagre cut

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• Lender sanctions mere Re1 reduction in power rates, much lower than govt claim of Rs8 per unit relief • Proposed easing of electricity costs may take months to materialise due to IHC stay order, regulatory hurdles • Federal cabinet approves additional Rs10 per litre petroleum levy on petrol, diesel ISLAMABAD: As more details unfold about the staff-level agreement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday disclosed that it had allowed …

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Major tariff relief hits snag despite IMF’s meagre cut

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Economy.pk

IMF Approves Re1/kWh Power Tariff Cut for Pakistan

Islamabad Secures Relief for Electricity Consumers Through Captive Power Levies The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has permitted the Pakistani government to reduce electricity tariffs by Re1 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for all consumers. This relief measure will be financed using revenue collected from levies imposed on captive power plants (CPPs), providing much-needed relief to electricity consumers struggling with high energy costs. IMF Approv…

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Govt Seeks Rs1.71 Electricity Price Cut

Islamabad-(Mudasssar Iqbal/Website)-The federal government has requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to reduce electricity tariffs by Rs1.71 per unit, proposing an increased subsidy to facilitate the cut. According to the petition, the proposed cut in power tariff will be implemented through an increase in the tariff differential subsidy. The request recommends that the […] The post Govt Seeks Rs1.71 Electricity Pric…

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MM News TV

Government requests NEPRA to slash electricity tariffs

Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to reduce electricity prices. The federal government has proposed a reduction of Rs. 1.71 per unit in electricity tariffs, which will be provided through tariff subsidies. NEPRA will hold a hearing on this matter on April 4. According to the government’s proposal, the price reduction should be applied across all distribution …

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Khyber News -Official Website

Govt Seeks Rs1.71 per Unit Electricity Tariff Reduction for April-June 2025 – Pashto News and Current Affairs Channel

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to approve a Rs1.71 per unit electricity tariff reduction. The proposal, submitted through a petition, suggests implementing the price cut via an increase in the tariff differential subsidy. As per the government’s request, the electricity tariff reduction should apply to all distribution companies, including K-Electric, from April…

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