Islamabad 51
  • Home
  • Latest
  • City
  • National
  • International
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Showbiz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest
  • City
  • National
  • International
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Showbiz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
Islamabad 51
No Result
View All Result
Home National

Govt to remove electricity duty from July; KE relief decision delayed amid legal row

Editor Isb by Editor Isb
June 30, 2025
in National
0
NEPRA
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Owais Khan Leghari, has written letters to all provincial chief ministers, urging them to end the collection of “electricity duty” through electricity bills from July 2025.

According to a statement issued by the Power Division on Monday, the minister stated that the decision aims to reduce the burden of taxes in monthly electricity bills. He said many consumers are confused by the various duties and charges added to their bills.

The letter also highlighted ongoing federal efforts to bring down power tariffs. These include reviewing agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and lowering the Return on Equity (ROE) for government-run power plants.

More Insights: Explore Related Stories

Jamshed Dasti disqualified after forged degree proven

Court orders arrest of Omar Ayub after bails cancelled

Digital UK visa now available to Pakistanis travelling for study or work

CDA starts new electric bus service from Gulberg to Media Town

“Our goal is for electricity bills to only reflect the actual cost of electricity consumed,” Leghari stated. He advised provinces to find alternative ways to collect this duty instead of using electricity bills.

The minister added, “We want to end all extra charges. Consumers should only pay for the electricity they use.”

KE relief decision delayed

Meanwhile, a related power sector issue has triggered public criticism and legal questions. The Power Division has requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to delay approval of a Rs4.69 per unit relief for K-Electric consumers under the April 2025 Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA).

—— ALSO READ —— 

Fixed gas charges for domestic users raised by 50%

At a public hearing chaired by NEPRA Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, the authority reviewed K-Electric’s application to reduce April’s FCA. If approved, it could provide a total relief of Rs7.17 billion to Karachi-based consumers. However, the Power Division argued that such relief would require budgetary support from the federal government and should be deferred until the Cabinet finalises a nationwide uniform tariff policy, under which Rs125 billion has been allocated for K-Electric subsidies starting July 1.

NEPRA’s legal team opposed the delay, saying the regulator cannot legally hold back FCA relief without a formal federal cabinet directive. NEPRA reminded the Ministry that FCA adjustments are formula-based and automatically passed through to consumers under the law.

During the hearing, consumers and industrial groups expressed frustration, accusing the Power Division of political interference. Many pointed out that the Ministry never objected when FCA led to increased bills, but was now blocking relief.

K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi stressed that the company had met all procedural requirements and would follow NEPRA’s final decision, but warned that continued delays would hurt investor confidence and disrupt financial planning.

NEPRA has reserved its decision and will announce the outcome after further verification.

Tags: electricity tax removalfuel charges adjustment K-ElectricNEPRA KE FCA hearingpower bills July 2025power tariff reductionRs4.69 unit relief KE
Previous Post

PAA orders probe into multiple incidents at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport

Next Post

Sindh calls for mobile services shutdown on 10th Muharram

Editor Isb

Editor Isb

Related Posts

Jamshed Dasti

Jamshed Dasti disqualified after forged degree proven

by Editor Isb
July 15, 2025
0

ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday disqualified Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Jamshed Dasti after...

Omar Ayub

Court orders arrest of Omar Ayub after bails cancelled

by Editor Isb
July 15, 2025
0

ISLAMABAD: A special anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Monday cancelled the interim bails of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Opposition...

Pakistan UK visa

Digital UK visa now available to Pakistanis travelling for study or work

by Editor Isb
July 15, 2025
0

ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has launched a new digital eVisa system for Pakistani students and workers, making the visa process...

Next Post
Muharram Procession

Sindh calls for mobile services shutdown on 10th Muharram

Motorcycle Honda

Atlas Honda increases motorcycle prices in Pakistan from July 2025

president Zardari parliament bill

Finance Bill 2025-26 takes effect as new fiscal year begins

petrol filling

Petrol price raised by Rs8.36, diesel by Rs10.39 for next fortnight

Follow Us

Recommended

Eid ul Adha 2023:  Government Declares Three-Day public Holidays

Eid ul Adha 2023: Government Declares Three-Day public Holidays

2 years ago
Finance Bill 2023-24: No Customs Duty on Solar Panel Raw Materials

Finance Bill 2023-24: No Customs Duty on Solar Panel Raw Materials

2 years ago
PTI’s Asad Umar Arrested at Islamabad High Court

Asad Umar Announces Complete Exit from Politics, Resigns from PTI

2 years ago
Bilawal Says He Trusts Only the People, Not ‘Gate No. 4’ Politics

Bilawal Says He Trusts Only the People, Not ‘Gate No. 4’ Politics

2 years ago

Categories

  • City
  • Education
  • International
  • Latest
  • National
  • Showbiz
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Uncategorized

Pages

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Home 1
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Follow us on Google News for Latest Updates

Recent News

  • Jamshed Dasti disqualified after forged degree proven
  • Court orders arrest of Omar Ayub after bails cancelled
  • AIOU expands degree options with three new BS programs

Category

  • City
  • Education
  • International
  • Latest
  • National
  • Showbiz
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Uncategorized
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest
  • City
  • National
  • International
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Showbiz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us

© 2023 Islamabad51