From Daily Times · Sajid Salamat · · 1m 40s
Power tariff up by Rs 2.37 per unit despite IMF nod for consumer subsidy
Pakistan's power tariff rises by Rs 2.37 per unit as IMF extends subsidy for low-income consumers.
In brief
Pakistan's power tariff rises by Rs 2.37 per unit as IMF extends subsidy for low-income consumers. Pakistan's power tariff increases by Rs 2.37 per unit despite IMF extending electricity subsidies for up to 200 units per month for six months. Originally reported by Daily Times.
IMF extends electricity subsidy
The International Monetary Fund agreed to extend electricity subsidies for protected consumers using up to 200 units per month for another six months.
Subsidy extension timeline
The subsidy, scheduled to end on December 31, 2026, may now remain in place until June 30, 2027, delaying withdrawal to July 1, 2027.
IMF's subsidy condition
The IMF wants the electricity subsidy for consumers using up to 200 units to be restricted only to beneficiaries registered with the Benazir Income Support Programme.
Power tariff increase
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority issued a Rs2.36 per unit increase in electricity prices under a monthly fuel cost adjustment.
Fuel cost adjustment details
The increase applies to all consumer categories except lifetime consumers, electric vehicle charging stations, and pre-paid electricity consumers who opted for pre-paid tariff.
Power division clarification
The power division spokesperson clarified that the industrial tariff had not been increased, stating the Rs25.30 per unit figure was a revised marginal rate under the Incremental Consumption Package.
Subsidy extension impact
The government successfully secured a six-month extension to the IMF's electricity subsidy for low-income consumers.
Fuel cost adjustment application
The Fuel Charge Adjustment will be shown separately in November 2026 bills based on September 2026 units consumed.
The key point
Pakistan's power tariff increases by Rs 2.37 per unit despite IMF extending electricity subsidies for up to 200 units per month for six months.
