PPP raises objections to solar energy policy Published 14 May, 2026 06:40am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Wednesday raised objections in the National Assembly over the...
Experts question impact of NEPRA-approved prosumer regulation 2026 on consumers, solar growth Published 17 Feb, 2026 08:09pm They call on to examine the economic, legal and structural implications of the revised regulatory framework
Net-metering: how a policy turns into a fiasco Updated 16 Feb, 2026 09:30am EDITORIAL: First things first, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari has defended recent regulatory...
Farmers term net-metering policy ‘economic killing’ Published 12 Feb, 2026 04:44am LAHORE: The General Council of Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP), with participation from representatives of all four...
Net metering electricity bills: FTO directs FBR to ensure uniform tax treatment Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:08am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), M Zafar Hijazi has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure...
PPP rejects net metering policy Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Information Secretary, Central Punjab, Shehzad Saeed Cheema has strongly...
Grid consumption stagnation Published 04 Aug, 2025 06:27am EDITORIAL: Power generation remained almost flat in FY25 and still falls short of the peak achieved in FY22. The...
A great hue and cry over solar buyback rates Published 30 Jul, 2025 03:16am Third time in a row in July 2025, Pakistan’s net metering policy change once again has been frozen in time, ...
Policymaking: FPCCI says govt should take it in confidence Published 28 Mar, 2025 05:35am KARACHI: President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh has said...
Cabinet halts additional tax on solar power users Updated 27 Mar, 2025 09:13am ISLAMABAD: Federal cabinet blocked the approval of additional taxes on solar energy users and directed a review of...
Govt decides to consult all stakeholders on net metering policy after backlash Updated 27 Mar, 2025 06:04pm Cabinet approves using savings from reduced petroleum prices to lower electricity tariffs for consumers
Net metering regulations: REAP says concerned at changes Updated 24 Mar, 2025 03:20pm ISLAMABAD: The Renewable Energy Association Pakistan (REAP) has raised alarms over recent amendments to Distributed...
Net metering policy: Industry leaders slam unilateral changes Published 22 Mar, 2025 02:47am LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), along with key industry leaders, have...
Why net metering reforms alone won’t fix the grid crisis Published 20 Mar, 2025 06:06am Pakistan has long struggled with comprehensive, long-term energy policies that take a consolidated approach to...
Net metering reforms: Course correction Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:12am The solar gold rush in Pakistan was always going to invite a policy response. The numbers alone warranted it. In the...
Govt urged to withdraw abrupt changes in net metering policy Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:48am PESHAWAR: Business community expressed concern over abrupt changes in net metering policy, calling it a major hurdle...
Power generation: Rethink rooftop solar. Now! Published 29 Oct, 2024 08:37am In the midst of all the IPP “negotiations” and attempts to “reform” the power sector – the biggest problem in the...
Power Division rejects reports of ending net metering policy Updated 05 Jun, 2024 10:18pm The Power Division on Wednesday rejected reports claiming that the government might take a decision to end the net...
Power loadshedding to continue on high-loss feeders, says Leghari Updated 30 May, 2024 08:05pm Providing electricity to such feeders will add to power sector losses, energy minister says
Net-metering: turning up the heat on Pakistani people instead of IPPs Published 23 May, 2024 08:39pm As usual, Pakistan finds itself caught in a quagmire when it comes to its energy policy. Never mind that it added...
Net metering policy likely to be revisited: Leghari Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am LAHORE: Federal Minister of Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said the government is all committed to...
No intention to impose fixed tax on solar, Power Division clarifies Updated 27 Apr, 2024 08:07pm No such summary sent to the government, read the statement