The Central Power Purchasing Agency has submitted a petition seeking a 26 paisa per unit increase, with NEPRA scheduled to hear the case on April 28 before making a final decision on passing the cost onto consumers.
According to the submission, Pakistan’s power generation mix in March comprised 23% hydel and 22% nuclear energy, while local and imported coal contributed 30% of total generation. Gas-based power accounted for 10%, and RLNG contributed 5%.
Meanwhile, Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said ongoing load-shedding is being carried out due to disruptions in gas supply linked to the Middle East conflict.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, he explained that reduced water releases from Mangla and Tarbela dams, along with a decline in overall generation, forced authorities to implement power outages during peak hours.
The minister added that recent rainfall has lowered agricultural water demand, which in turn affected hydropower generation. He said the current electricity shortfall stands at around 4,000 megawatts.
Leghari termed the situation temporary, expressing hope that power supply conditions will improve once LNG imports resume, with some relief expected soon.
