Massive Relief: Electricity Prices Slashed Across Pakistan for Domestic and Commercial Consumers
In a significant development, electricity tariffs have been reduced by Rs1.90 per unit across Pakistan, offering major financial relief to millions of households and businesses. The move comes as part of the government’s monthly fuel price adjustment mechanism and follows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent pledge to ease the burden of electricity costs.
K-Electric and National Consumers to Benefit
According to separate notifications from the regulatory authorities, the revised electricity prices will be reflected in consumer bills for April:
- Karachi (K-Electric consumers): Rs3.2 per unit reduction under January’s adjustment
- Rest of the country (excluding Karachi): Rs0.46 per unit reduction under February’s adjustment
The government says this initiative is part of a broader plan to stabilize power tariffs and provide consistent relief to the public.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Announces Major Tariff Cuts
Speaking at a special ceremony in Islamabad, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and key cabinet members, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed a significant decrease in electricity rates for both domestic and industrial users.
“The electricity rate for domestic consumers was Rs48.70, and we are reducing it by Rs14.70. Now, all domestic consumers will pay Rs34 per unit,” the prime minister stated.
For industrial consumers, he announced a Rs10 reduction from Rs58.50 to Rs48, followed by an additional Rs7.59 cut, bringing the new rate to Rs40.51 per unit.
Revised Electricity Bills for Domestic Users
| Usage Category | Previous Bill | New Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline (up to 50 units) | Rs239 (unchanged) | Rs239 |
| 51 to 100 units | Rs937 (unchanged) | Rs937 |
| 1 to 100 units (non-protected) | Rs1,467 | Rs852 |
| Up to 200 units | Rs3,530 | Rs2,302 |
| 300 units | Rs12,378 | Rs10,209 |
| More than 400 units | Rs22,280 | Rs19,384 |
Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Consumers Also Get Relief
Commercial consumers will now pay Rs62.47 per unit, down from Rs71.6 — a reduction of Rs8.58 per unit.
For instance, a business using 1,000 units will now pay Rs62,470 instead of Rs71,000.
General services consumers see a drop from Rs56.66 to Rs49.48 per unit — a Rs7.18 decrease.
A user consuming 1,500 units will pay Rs72,735, down from Rs84,990.
Agricultural consumers using 1,600 units will now pay Rs55,328, reduced from Rs66,816.
Industrial consumers, benefiting from a Rs7.69 per unit reduction, will now pay Rs48,612 for 1,200 units instead of Rs57,828.
Government’s Commitment to Economic Stability
The move is being hailed as a major win for the common citizen and key sectors of the economy. The government’s proactive stance in managing power tariffs through timely adjustments is expected to boost consumer confidence and industrial productivity in the months ahead.
