The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has ruled that revenue-based load shedding is illegal, yet the Power Division continues this practice to mitigate financial losses and circular debt, currently at Rs1.8 trillion. Officials warn that halting this practice could worsen the debt by over Rs400 billion. Additionally, the Power Division is considering removing the petroleum levy on furnace oil to potentially lower electricity tariffs, pending IMF approval.
BUSINESSPublished 29 Apr 2026 • Published 10h ago • Updated 3h ago
NEPRA Declares Revenue-Based Load Shedding Illegal in Pakistan
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Pakistan's Privatization Commission plans to invite bids for stakes in three electricity distribution companies and a state-owned bank, part of a broader divestment program tied to IMF commitments. This comes amid ongoing illegal revenue-based load shedding and efforts to stabilize the power sector.
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