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Pakistan Sets January 2026 Start for Power Market Choice for Up‑to‑1MW Users

Parliamentary review of the multi‑vendor distribution bill now shifts to February 2026.

Overview

  • About 200 megawatts will be offered for bulk purchase in the initial phase as the market opens to eligible consumers.
  • The National Assembly’s Power Committee deferred the Multi‑Vendor Electricity Distribution Bill to February 2026 for further scrutiny.
  • Officials reported 6,000 MW of net‑metered and 12,000 MW of off‑grid solar, with grid‑stability risks under active monitoring.
  • Power‑sector financial losses fell to Rs397 billion from Rs600 billion last year, though circular debt pressures persist.
  • Distribution companies were told not to shut feeders with losses up to 20 percent to protect consumers and public finances.