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There is great news for electricity consumers who are tired of paying high bills. Secretary Power, Dr. Fakhar Alam, announced that from now on, people will be able to buy electricity from the company of their own choice. At first, this option will be available for users consuming up to one megawatt of power.
According to details, a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Power was held under the chairmanship of Muhammad Idrees. The meeting was attended by Secretary Power Dr. Fakhar Alam, Power Division officials, and members of the committee.
During the session, officials gave a detailed briefing about the power supply situation in Karachi, its infrastructure, and the overall performance of the power sector.
Member of the National Assembly Shahida Rehmani said, “Karachi is a big city, but it has only one electricity company, K-Electric. Because of this monopoly, people are facing serious problems.”
Secretary Power Dr. Fakhar Alam shared that the government is introducing an open market system in the power sector. Under this plan, consumers will be free to buy electricity from the company they prefer. This facility will first be available to users of up to one megawatt from January 2026.
He also mentioned that a special forum is being organized in Karachi tomorrow to include private companies in the electricity market.
Dr. Fakhar Alam informed the committee that losses of some DISCOs (distribution companies) are higher than the targets set by NEPRA. However, he clarified that these losses are not charged to the consumers, but they increase the circular debt, which the federal government pays from its budget.
He said that in the last three years, the government has managed to stop the increase in circular debt. In fact, steps are now being taken to completely end it. In 2024, power losses were around 600 billion rupees, which have now dropped to 397 billion rupees in 2025.
He further said that reforms are still in progress to reduce losses even more. The power distribution companies have been directed to fill their staff shortages through outsourcing.
Committee members also raised concerns about overbilling faced by the public. Responding to this, Dr. Fakhar Alam said that a smart app has been introduced to help consumers register and resolve their billing complaints quickly and easily.
Reported by Save Our Pak
