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Dhabeji substation & grid station: KE requests shutdown for maintenance work today

KARACHI: K-Electric has formally requested the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to schedule a shutdown...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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KE again conducts anti-theft operation in Nazimabad

KARACHI: K-Electric’s (KE) again conducted a joint operation, targeting the underground illegal electricity supply...

Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:03am

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Pipeline leakages hindering repair work: KE

KARACHI: K-Electric spokesperson said that power supply at KW&SC’s pumping stations is normal. The...

Published 23 Nov, 2025 03:14am

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Power sector privatisation – A pipe dream without cost allowances

There is perhaps no country in the world where bad debts do not exist in the energy utility sector, and usually,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:56am

Business & Finance

Recovery of Rs68bn dues from ‘regular bill payers’: KE faces backlash from traders

KARACHI: The city traders on Monday announced that they will strongly resistance if K-Electric attempts to recover...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

Finance Minister reiterates resolve to restructure power sector

Muhammad Aurangzeb commends K-Electric for its initiative to increase investment and expand its energy and distribution operations

Updated 10 Sep, 2024 10:35pm

Pakistan

KE staff attacked, held hostage amid anti-theft drive: spokesperson

Imran Rana says application filed for legal action in the local police station

Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:09pm

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The power balance – where efficiency meets innovation

Power generation has recently come under intense scrutiny, with attention focused on contractual arrangements and...

Published 06 Sep, 2024 08:49am

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ECC approves recovery of Rs1.52 per unit surcharge from KE consumers

Also approves another summary of Ministry of Commerce regarding amendment in the relevant clause in the Import Policy Order 2022 to allow government agencies to import pharmaceutical raw materials

Updated 21 Jun, 2023 06:31pm

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Electricity: Record subsidy after record tariff hike

In what was largely a budget pinned on “hope things fall in place” and what the central bank Monetary Policy...

Published 14 Jun, 2023 07:39am

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KE, Chinese company ink accord

KARACHI: Committed to providing clean, affordable and sustainable power to people of Pakistan, including...

Published 07 Feb, 2023 06:07am

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Power ‘fully restored’ across Pakistan after massive outage: energy ministry

Govt forms inquiry committee to investigate the blackout

Updated 13 Oct, 2022 10:28pm

Pakistan

K-Electric delegation apprises PM Shehbaz of NEPRA-related issues

Informs the premier that issues affecting supply of electricity to consumers in Karachi

Published 23 Jun, 2022 11:23pm

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Oh “dear” power!

There are two ways to look at the power sector subsidy allocation for FY23. One is to say the power sector subsidies...

Published 15 Jun, 2022 08:24am

Pakistan

April FCA: NEPRA approves Rs3.99 per unit hike in electricity tariff

Customers are a priority for us and they are suffering due to soaring fuel costs, says Nepra Chairman Tauseef H Farooqi

Updated 31 May, 2022 06:57pm

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Review: How did Pakistan's markets react to the hike in fuel prices?

Flour and energy prices increased, rupee recovered, and KSE-100 made huge intra-day gains before succumbing to profit-taking

Published 27 May, 2022 10:08pm

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Nepra approves Rs2.86 per unit increase in power tariff for March

For K-Electric customers, the tariff has been hiked by Rs4.83 per unit

Updated 27 Apr, 2022 04:02pm

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KE’s Roshini Baji initiative takes centre stage at Dubai Expo 2020

KARACHI: K-Electric’s pioneering Roshni Baji safety ambassador initiative took center stage at Pakistan’s...

Updated 19 Feb, 2022 10:35am

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‘Khelo Jaan Sey Nahe Shaan Sey’ organized

KARACHI: K-Electric in collaboration with Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Wapda and Athletics Federation of Pakistan ...

Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am

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K-Electric issues ‘2021 Sustainability Report’

KARACHI: Focused on the future of energy and sustainability of the power sector, K-Electric issued its 2021...

Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am

Business & Finance

Q1FY22: K-Electric posts net profit of Rs2.9bn

KARACHI: Continuing the momentum of FY21, K-Electric has demonstrated sustained improvement in key operational...

Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am

Business & Finance

K-Electric makes efforts towards carbon-free future under NEPRA's vision: KE CEO

October 6, 2021: Aimed at making renewable energy easily affordable for the masses, K-Electric joined hands with...

Published 08 Oct, 2021 03:35pm

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One electrocuted as sporadic rains hit Karachi

KARACHI: At least one person was electrocuted as different areas of the city experienced prolonged power outages...

Published 04 Sep, 2021 06:04am

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KE continues drive against Kunda, generator mafia in Liaquatabad

KARACHI: In a bid to provide safe and reliable electricity to its consumers, K-Electric continues its drive against...

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am

BR Research

Power subsidies: High yet adequate

Electricity tariffs are not going to go up in FY22. This is the loud and clear message from the budget document. The...

Published 15 Jun, 2021 07:30am

Pakistan

After major power breakdown, electricity supply to Karachi normalizes

The power supply to Karachi was suspended at 2:30 pm on May 22 and was restored after four to five hours
K-Electric spokesperson says there was no technical fault in any of KE’s production units

Updated 23 May, 2021 10:56am

Pakistan

Power restored in most areas of Karachi after major outage

According to the K-Electric, power supply to most areas of Karachi has been restored after a massive outage.
"Restoration efforts have already begun and are expected to be completed within one hour. Availability of generation supply is enabling restoration to progress swiftly," K-Electric tweeted.

Updated 22 May, 2021 10:17pm

BR Research

An interview with Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi, CEO, K-Electric

“Our aim is to make K-Electric sustainable.” A chartered accountant by profession, Syed Moonis Abdullah ...

Published 02 Apr, 2021 07:40am

Business & Finance

Shanghai Electric submits fresh PAI to acquire K-Electric shares

On Tuesday, it was learned K-Electric has received “withdrawal” of Public Announcement of Intention (PAI) for the acquisition of up to 66.40pc voting shares of K-Electric Limited by Shanghai Electric Power Company Limited.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 02:55pm

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KE monthly fuel adjustment

The monthly fuel charges adjustment for K-Electric consumers were determined last week, for 11 months starting from...

Published 15 Mar, 2021 07:25am