For the end consumer in Pakistan, the current tariff structure is uniform throughout the country. Still, it distinguishes between residential, commercial, industrial, agriculture, and customer categories. It is further divided…
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) conditionalities imposed with the grant of their loan is invariably cited by the incumbent government as the reason for an unending increase in prices of…
It seems that the government of Pakistan is sceptical about talks of an open market regime in the power sector. In the meanwhile, it is letting market players play. The…
Complying with the recently introduced requirements of the Nepra Act, the power division has prepared the first draft of the National Electricity Plan (NEP). This plan is one of the…
Sugar, cement and flour scandals have shaken the confidence of people in markets. Regulations and government controls have not delivered either. In Karachi, people are suffering under the poor performance…
In the background of severe load-shedding in Karachi recently, NEPRA has moved finally to take some action under tremendous political and public pressure. Cynics or skeptics believe that nothing is…
Last week NEPRA approved the detailed design and implementation plan of Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM). This is a step towards market liberalization; and it’s better than mere slogan…
Electricity has become a critical necessity in our lives. However, as the global discourse evolves on the usage of efficient and cleaner sources of generating this electricity, and the impact…
For a good 68 percent of the population that has access to electricity in Pakistan, the monthly electricity bill has been full of surprises. They find it difficult to comprehend…
Recently, the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) conducted a study to understand the impact of urban resilience on electricity provision in Karachi, Islamabad and Peshawar. Urban resilience is the…
