Overview
- All state-run distribution companies and K-Electric must apply the Re0.4812 per-unit refund on November bills, excluding lifeline, protected, EV-charging and prepaid consumers.
- NEPRA projects more than Rs5 billion in relief for customers, with any revenue shortfall to be met through subsidies or cross-subsidies.
- The directive follows a finding of September overbilling under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment; CPPA-G proposed Re0.37 per unit, but the regulator set Re0.48 after adjustments.
- NEPRA Member (Technical) Rafique Ahmad Shaikh issued a dissent citing costly inefficiencies, including inefficient Guddu 747MW dispatch, Rs2.5 billion in part‑load charges, and an HVDC line used at about 41%.
- The Sindh High Court dismissed a Karachi load‑shedding petition and instructed NEPRA to resolve the complaint within one month and submit a compliance report.