Tag: Nepra

NEPRA to inquire into electrocution deaths, power outages in Karachi

KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has launched a formal investigation against Karachi’s power utility, K-Electric over fatal incidents and widespread outages during...

NEPRA hikes power tariff by 10 paisa per unit

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday allowed an increase of 10 paise per unit in the power tariff for consumers...

SHC adjourns hearing on unannounced power outages till Dec 12

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday adjourned hearing of a contempt of court plea against the K-Electric and the National Electric Power...

Capital’s dwellers brave stench as CDA fails to materialise a plan

ISLAMABAD: No response has been seen over the collection of garbage regarding the capital's stuffed waste dumpsters by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) despite...

Govt holds NEPRA responsible for power tariff hike

--Finance Minister Umar says tariff increase will generate additional Rs130bn, will not affect 70pc consumers --Asserts no conditions attached to Saudi bailout, Pakistan to...

Electric supply restored in parts of Karachi after major breakdown: KE

KARACHI: The power supply in various parts of Karachi was restored on Saturday after transmission line of the national grid tripped leading to a major...

NEPRA takes notice of Karachi power breakdown

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) took notice Friday of a recent power outage in Karachi. According to a press release issued by...

SHC gives ultimatum to NEPRA, KE for reply on power cuts

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday gave an ultimatum to K-Electric and National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) till October 30 for submitting...

NEPRA to take legal action against KE over safety standards non-compliance

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday announced to take legal action against the K-Electric (KE) for allegedly failing to meet the safety...

NEPRA takes notice of increased load shedding in country

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has taken notice of increased load shedding faced recently by consumers in various parts of the country. It...

SHC issues contempt notices to K-Electric, NEPRA officials

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday issued contempt of court notices to officials of K-Electric (KE) and National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) over a...

NEPRA takes notice of widespread power breakdown

The National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited (NTDC) has been directed to provide a detailed report to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)...

NEPRA to enquire prolonged power outage in Karachi

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) formed a high-level committee on Tuesday to enquire the reasons behind unscheduled power outage in Karachi. “NEPRA has taken...

NEPRA allows govt to reimpose surcharges on electricity consumers: report

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), In line with a commitment it made with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Wednesday allowed...

Cabinet rejects recommendation of NEPRA for upward revision of power tariff

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday rejected the recommendation of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for an upward revision of the power tariff...

PAEC seeks licence for 50 MW coal power plant

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has submitted an application to National Electric Power Regulator Authority (NEPRA) for power generation licence for its 50...

Proposed Nepra Act amendments to strengthen regulator

  Changes proposed to strip NEPRA of its authority Much sought after 'indemnity' clause added The government has included the much sought after “indemnity” clause...