Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eradicated monetary burden of Rs3,400b on customers and nationwide exchequer
The Energy Division has launched its annual efficiency report for 2025, highlighting ‘historic reforms, improved monetary self-discipline, important client reduction and main strides in the direction of sustainable growth’ within the power sector.
In accordance with the report, the federal government, by way of prudent insurance policies and efficient decision-making, achieved notable progress in addressing long-standing challenges going through the ability sector.
It mentioned clear and profitable negotiations with Impartial Energy Producers (IPPs) eradicated a cumulative monetary burden of Rs3,400 billion on customers and the nationwide exchequer. Consequently, electrical energy tariffs have been lowered by Rs8.35 per unit for home customers and as much as Rs16.68 per unit for industrial customers.
The report said that closure of inefficient and out of date energy crops helped cut back an extra Rs7 billion burden on electrical energy customers. It added {that a} particular reduction bundle of Rs22.98 per unit was launched for industrial and agricultural customers, boosting productive actions and supporting financial development.
By cancelling pointless energy initiatives amounting to 9,500 megawatts, the federal government offered a reduction of Rs1 per unit to customers, whereas lowering round debt by Rs780 billion with out taking over new loans was termed a significant monetary achievement. The abolition of Rs35 PTV payment from electrical energy payments additionally addressed long-standing public grievances.
Throughout 2025, the privatisation technique of three energy distribution corporations (DISCOs) was initiated to enhance effectivity and repair supply.
The report additional famous that tariffs for electrical automobile charging stations have been lowered by 44 per cent, encouraging the adoption of contemporary and environmentally pleasant transport.
Particular reduction measures have been additionally prolonged to flood-affected areas by way of invoice waivers and fee concessions.
Transparency was enhanced by way of the launch of the ‘Apna Meter, Apni Studying’ cellular app, empowering customers to submit meter readings instantly, whereas the introduction of the 118 helpline helped get rid of preferential remedy and ensured equal service for all customers.
The report mentioned aggressive and clear bidding led to a 40 per cent discount in good meter costs, and enhancements within the good metering system are anticipated to profit customers by over Rs100 billion yearly.
It added that 55 per cent of electrical energy technology within the nation now comes from environment-friendly sources, positioning Pakistan as a distinguished participant within the regional inexperienced power panorama.
Reaffirming its dedication, the Energy Division mentioned it could proceed to supply electrical energy to home and industrial customers consistent with worldwide costs and requirements. It expressed confidence that the journey of reforms, transparency and public reduction would proceed with full momentum in 2026 as effectively.
