Pakistan’s power distribution companies collected more than Rs700 billion in taxes through electricity bills during fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting the increasing financial burden on consumers already struggling with rising utility costs and inflation across the country.
According to the latest official figures, the Lahore Electric Supply Company emerged as the highest tax-collecting power utility in Pakistan. The company reportedly collected more than Rs198 billion from electricity consumers during the ongoing fiscal year through various taxes and surcharges included in monthly bills.
The Multan Electric Power Company and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company ranked second and third in overall tax collection. MEPCO reportedly generated around Rs118 billion, while FESCO collected approximately Rs112 billion from consumers in their respective service areas.
Meanwhile, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company collected nearly Rs87.63 billion in taxes from consumers living in Islamabad and surrounding regions. The figures further highlighted how electricity bills remain one of the government’s major indirect revenue collection sources.
Among other regional utilities, the Peshawar Electric Supply Company reportedly collected over Rs50 billion during the same period. Similarly, the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company generated around Rs20 billion in tax revenue through consumer electricity charges and related levies.
At the lower end of the list, the Tribal Electric Supply Company recorded a major decline in collections and managed to recover only Rs190 million during fiscal year 2024-25. Analysts believe the widening tax burden on electricity consumers continues raising concerns about affordability and energy sector reforms in Pakistan.
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