Karachi: The Ministry of Energy has officially announced a revised electricity tariff structure, which will take effect from July 2025 across Pakistan. The updated rates bring significant changes for both protected and unprotected consumers, aiming to balance economic sustainability and social relief.
According to the notification, protected consumers, those using up to 200 units monthly, will continue to enjoy subsidized rates. The new rates are as follows:
- 0–50 units: Rs. 3.95 per unit
- 51–100 units: Rs. 7.74 per unit
- 101–100 units: Rs. 10.54 per unit
- 101–200 units: Rs. 13.01 per unit
In contrast, unprotected consumers, especially those using over 200 units per month, will see a significant hike in electricity charges. The new rates are as follows:
- 0–100 units: Rs. 22.44 per unit
- 101–200 units: Rs. 28.91 per unit
- 201–300 units: Rs. 33.10 per unit
- 301–400 units: Rs. 37.99 per unit
- 401–500 units: Rs. 40.20 per unit
- 501–600 units: Rs. 41.62 per unit
- 601–700 units: Rs. 42.76 per unit
- Above 700 units: Rs. 47.69 per unit
The new slab also introduces a TOU (Time-of-Use) tariff:
- Peak hours: Rs. 46.85 per unit
- Off-peak hours: Rs. 40.53 per unit
This revision, officials say, is part of a broader strategy to manage rising fuel costs and reduce line losses, especially in areas with high electricity theft and poor recovery rates.
The government emphasized that consumers using less than 200 units monthly will remain under the “protected category,” a scheme designed to provide relief to lower-income households. Those who exceed the limit for more than six months will automatically shift to the unprotected category, subject to higher rates.
The decision is expected to impact millions of households, especially during peak summer consumption. Critics argue it will burden middle-income families, while the government insists it’s a necessary measure for fiscal balance.