KE cracks down on power theft, lodges 196 FIRs
Karachi, September 13, 2023: Amid the Government of Pakistan’s directives and a nationwide focus on curbing power theft, K-Electric is also acting against power theft and lodged 196 FIRs in police stations across the city against theft of 2 million units and 123 million rupees. 1.5 million of these 2 million units are accounted for […]
KE combats power theft, conducts 14,000 drives this year
Karachi, September 8, 2023: Amid a nationwide focus on curbing the biggest deterrents of uninterrupted supply – electricity theft and non-payment of bills, KE shared that the company has successfully conducted almost 14,000 drives this year, equivalent to 1,800 per month, to remove 94,000 illegal hook connections, also known as kundas. The aggregate weight of […]
Federal Government files petition for Quarterly Adjustments for Karachi
Islamabad, 4 September, 2023: K-Electric’s spokesperson clarified that the Power Division has filed the latest petition with NEPRA for quarterly tariff adjustments, in order to maintain equal rates of electricity charged to customers in their bills across the country. Pakistan’s power sector operates in a regulated environment and the taxes and charges in customer bills […]
Power Supply to Dhabeji Pumping Station was Immediately Restored: KE Spokesperson
POWER SUPPLY TO DHABEJI PUMPING STATION WAS IMMEDIATELY RESTORED: KE SPOKESPERSON September 04, 2023: KE spokesperson stated that the power interruption at Dhabeji pumping station was immediately restored via an alternative electric supply. The Water Board’s supply line Number 5, which supplies water to a majority of Karachi and requires serious repairs. KE on many […]
Power Utilities have no role in setting prices
Karachi, August 30, 2023: K-Electric spokesperson reiterated that the company understands the prevailing concerns regarding the rising electricity prices and shed light on the fact that power distribution companies operate in a regulated environment in the country and that electricity rates and applicable taxes are determined by NEPRA and the honourable Government of Pakistan. As […]
KE Condemns Attack on Staff in Timber Market
While condemning the violent incident of attack on KE’s staff in Timber Market, the utility’s spokesperson said that legal action will be taken against those responsible. The spokesperson further added “We recognize the public’s concern and sentiment over rising electricity prices. Nonetheless, it is imperative to understand that mistreatment of any company’s staff, neglecting to […]
More than 18,000 consumers have taken advantage of facilitation offered at K-Electric's camps
Karachi, August 18, 2023: More than 18,000 customers, including a large number of women, have visited facilitation camps organised by K-Electric, where they have been provided with the facility of bill payment. Visitors also submitted applications for new connections. Immediate action was also taken on the complaint registered by the visitors. Apart from this, customers’ […]
NEPRA Notifies Positive FCA For June 2023
KARACHI, 9 AUG 2023: After due process, NEPRA issued its decision on K-Electric’s petition for positive Fuel Charge Adjustments (FCA) for the month of June 2023 at a rate of 2.3112 per unit and will reflect in customer bills only for the month of August 2023. FCAs are approved by the regulator, NEPRA, after review […]
Kuwaiti-based Enertech Holding Explores Collaboration With K-Electric In Accelerating Green Energy Transition.
Karachi, August 8, 2023: “Pakistan’s energy landscape is rapidly changing, and clean energy is increasingly taking center stage. At EnerTech Holding, we have been exploring various markets and identifying partners in leading utilities with whom we can collaborate and catalyze the transformation. We’re very pleased to see K-Electric’s ambitions for Karachi and its alignment with […]
NEPRA Concludes Public Hearing on K-Electric’s Petition on FCA For June 2023
26 JULY 2023, KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has filed a petition on account of Fuel Charges Adjustment for June 2023 at the rate of PKR 2.336 per unit. A public hearing in this regard has been concluded by NEPRA. Positive FCA for June 2023 is due to the utilization of fuel sources based on economic merit […]