The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified a major increase in power tariff, across Pakistan, including Karachi. According to NEPRA’s notification, the price of electricity was increased by Rs. 1.74 per unit for the April-June quarterly adjustment. The notification stated that the additional revenue generated from the tariff increase will be collected over the next three months, from September to November. This major price hike will result in an additional burden of Rs. 43 billion and 23 crore on consumers, as per the notification.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan