Ministry of Energy releases report on one-year performance of power division

ISLAMABAD: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the full support of Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and the guidance of Energy Minister Owais Ahmed Khan Leghari, the Ministry of Energy took those decisions in the year 2025.

Since coming to power, the rate per unit for domestic consumers has been reduced by Rs. 8.35 and for industrial consumers by Rs. 16.68 per unit, Electricity bills were waived in flood-affected areas and concessions were given in payment of bills,Relief from negative monthly fuel adjustment, Farmers’ tube wells and consumers consuming up to 300 units of electricity got it Roshan Economic Package. 3-year Electricity supply of Rs. 22.98 per unit for 3 years of additional electricity for non-residential and agricultural consumers Difficult but successful negotiations with IPPs.

The burden of Rs 3400 billion was removed from the consumers and the national exchequer.

The closure of inefficient power plants saved the burden of Rs 7 billion in salaries from the electricity consumers. Considering the high electricity production, the public was saved from a possible increase in electricity rates of Rs 1 per unit by terminating the upcoming 9500 MW power projects. Recovery improved, privatization of three power companies began and PTV fees were abolished.

A record reduction of Rs 780 billion was brought in revolving loans without taking any more loans. The charging tariff of electric vehicles was reduced by 44 percent.

Taking a step towards a pollution-free future, the power of meter reading was given to the common man through the Apna Meter, Apna Reading app.

While the launch of the modern 118 helpline has eliminated the recommendation culture and ensured equal treatment for all, the procurement of smart meters through competitive and transparent bidding has reduced rates by 40 percent and will save more than Rs 100 billion annually in procurement.

The Ministry of Energy’s timely review of NEPRA has relieved the country’s tax-paying consumers of an additional burden of Rs 100 billion. Planning and implementation of a reliable and robust power system for public and industrial needs in Gwadar. The government is separate from the purchase and sale of electricity.

New independent and competitive system under the private sector.

Appointment of experts and young professionals on merit in the Ministry of Energy, 100 MW Green Energy Project in Gilgit Baltistan on the directions of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

Today, Pakistan is the leader in green energy in the region, Where 55 percent of electricity is being generated from environmentally friendly sources and, By 2034, the share of green energy will be 90 percent.

This is the unparalleled performance., Which has become the hope of the nation.

Insha Allah, In the future too, electricity will continue to be supplied to the public and industrial consumers at international prices and quality, And the journey of unparalleled performance will continue in 2026 as well.