Govt Moves to Enforce Uniform Electricity Tariff Across Pakistan from July 1
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to implement a uniform electricity tariff nationwide, including Karachi, effective July 1, 2025.
The move is in line with the National Electricity Policy 2021, which promotes tariff standardization while upholding socio-economic objectives.
The request includes reduced power subsidies for FY 2025-26, totaling Rs. 1.036 trillion, a 13% cut from the previous year’s Rs. 1.190 trillion allocation.
New Tariff Set at Rs. 34/kWh
Under the revised structure, the national average electricity tariff has been fixed at Rs. 34 per kWh, compared to Rs. 35.50 per kWh in FY 2024–25.
The aim is to rationalize consumer costs and streamline regional disparities in billing, rather than generate federal revenue.
According to the government’s motion, NEPRA has been asked to issue a consolidated and uniform tariff, including quarterly adjustments, for all state-owned Distribution Companies (Discos) under Section 31(4) of the NEPRA Act.
Uniformity for K-Electric Also Planned
The government has filed separate motions for Discos and K-Electric, proposing that uniform end-user tariffs continue for KE customers both before and after privatization.
This aligns with the broader push for tariff harmonization across consumer categories and regions.
NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing on July 1, 2025, to deliberate on the proposal.
If approved, this step could mark a significant shift in how power pricing is managed and perceived across Pakistan.
