ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has approved an increase in energy costs at the behest of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), raising the basic electricity tariff by Rs5.72 per unit.
This decision, affecting millions of consumers, especially those with lower incomes, follows previous increases of Rs7.50 in the last financial year and Rs7.91 per unit in the fiscal year 2022-23.
The minimal price per unit for home electricity users is Rs23.73. The cost per unit for customers utilizing 200 units nonstop for a period of six months will be Rs26.11.
The updated slabs provide progressive prices for varying electricity usage levels:
Protected
| Unit | Price Per Unit (Rs) |
| Up to 50 Units – Life Line | 3.95 |
| 01 – 100 Units – Life Line | 7.74 |
| 001 – 100 Units | 7.74 |
| 101 – 200 Units | 10.06 |
Non-Protected
| Unit | Price Per Unit (Rs) |
| 1- 100 Units | Rs23.73 |
| 101- 200 Units | Rs25.53 |
| 201- 300 Units | Rs29.53 |
| 301- 400 Units | Rs32.98 |
| 401 – 500 Units | 35.24 |
| 501 – 600 Units | 36.66 |
| 601 – 700 Units | 37.80 |
| Above 700 Units | 42.72 |
The new electricity rates for commercial and industrial users are up to 41 Rupees and 30 Rupees per unit, respectively.
