ISLAMABAD:

The Power Division has expressed serious concerns over the seven-year Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) decision recently issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for K-Electric, warning it could have far-reaching financial and policy implications.

Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari has warned that such determinations could negatively impact investment confidence in future MYT periods.

In a statement issued on the social media platform ‘X’ on Wednesday, the minister said the ministry has observed some serious concerns regarding NEPRA’s multiple decisions about K-Electric’s licenses for generation, transmission, distribution and supply, adding that these decisions also touch upon the investment plan for the upcoming multi-year tariff period.

“These rulings have significant long-term effects on consumer tariffs and the federal government’s subsidies within a uniform tariff regime.” He revealed that the ministry was planning to review the recently issued determinations related to transmission, distribution, and supply. Meanwhile, a reconsideration of the earlier generation tariff decision was awaiting NEPRA’s attention, despite being submitted back in December 2024. “This delay poses serious financial implications for the power sector and its subsidies.”

Additionally, he cautioned that if certain areas were not addressed, they could negatively impact consumers and the regulatory environment, potentially hindering Pakistan’s efforts to encourage private participation in the distribution sector.