In a move set to ease the burden on households and businesses, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, effective from April to June 2025. The decision, which follows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s pledge to lower power costs, will see tariffs drop by up to Rs3.02 per unit as part of a quarterly adjustment, delivering an estimated Rs56.38 billion in savings to consumers nationwide.
The price cut will apply to all electricity distribution companies, including K-Electric, offering a three-month respite starting this April. For consumers in Karachi, the relief is even more pronounced, with a reduction of Rs3.02 per unit, while the rest of Pakistan will benefit from a Rs1.90 per unit decrease. NEPRA’s notification, issued after a hearing prompted by requests from distribution companies, ties the adjustment to data from October to December 2024, with the relief reflecting in April bills.
This reduction stems from two separate monthly adjustments: January 2025 for K-Electric customers and February 2025 for other regions. However, not all consumers will feel the impact—lifeline and prepaid meter users are excluded from the tariff cut, as clarified by NEPRA.
The decision has been hailed as a timely intervention amid rising living costs, with the authority emphasizing its commitment to balancing consumer relief with the financial stability of power companies. “This adjustment reflects our efforts to pass on benefits to the public wherever possible,” a NEPRA spokesperson noted.
For millions of Pakistanis, the tariff slash promises a welcome breather, particularly as summer approaches with its heightened electricity demand. While the relief is temporary, spanning just three months, it underscores the government’s focus on addressing energy affordability—a critical issue for both urban and rural households. As April bills roll out, consumers can expect a tangible dip in costs, though the exclusion of certain categories may spark debate in the days ahead.
