Recent developments have intensified concerns regarding Pakistan's power sector, as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) reported that 61% of the Rs 2.94 trillion power bill for FY 2024-25 was allocated to fixed capacity payments, despite low plant utilization rates of 42.5% for thermal plants and 36.6% for renewable energy facilities. This underutilization has resulted in significant financial strain, with Rs 397 billion lost by distribution companies (Discos) due to unchecked transmission and distribution (T&D) losses and weak bill recoveries, as highlighted in Nepra's latest performance evaluation report. The report emphasized that excessive T&D losses alone accounted for Rs 265 billion, compounding the circular debt crisis and exposing governance failures within the sector.
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Pakistan Nepra Report Reveals Rs 472 Billion Power Sector Losses
85% NEGATIVE
Pakistan's power sector faces crisis as 61% of Rs 2.94 trillion bill is fixed payments, with low plant usage causing Rs 472 billion losses. Governance failures worsen the circular debt issue.
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