On February 17, 2026, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) decided to maintain the existing net metering policy for current solar consumers, providing clarity amid ongoing reforms. This decision follows a reduction of Rs4.04 per unit in power rates for industrial consumers, effective February 11, 2026. However, NEPRA's recent approval of the Prosumer Regulation 2026 has raised significant concerns among lawmakers and industry representatives. They argue that the new regulation could disrupt consumer expectations and weaken regulatory predictability, potentially slowing the adoption of rooftop solar systems in Pakistan. Dr. Nafisa Shah, Co-Convenor of the Parliamentary Forum on Energy and Economy, emphasized that abrupt policy shifts could disproportionately affect middle-income consumers who invested in solar energy in good faith, stating, "Households that made long-term investments under the previous regime had legitimate expectations of policy continuity." Furthermore, Waqas Moosa, Chairman of the Pakistan Solar Association, warned that the revised framework may extend payback periods for solar systems and push consumers toward battery storage solutions, increasing financial pressures on the power sector.