Pakistan is considering changes to its electricity billing system to end the additional financial burden faced by consumers who exceed the monthly limit of 200 units, even by a single unit, Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari told the Senate. Responding to a calling-attention notice raised by Senator Abid Sher Ali, Leghari said the government was examining the existing tariff structure and exploring ways to provide relief to affected households. Sher Ali highlighted the impact of the current system, under which consumers using 201 units of electricity could face a substantially higher per-unit tariff than those consuming 200 units. He argued that the arrangement placed an unfair burden on low-income families who exceeded the threshold by a small margin. Leghari said the government was working to remove the requirement for consumers to bear additional charges for six months after crossing the 200-unit limit. He also indicated that the threshold could potentially be increased from 200 to 250 units. Iran War Costs US military spending exceeds $47 billion, Reuters reports The minister said around 20 million electricity consumers used fewer than 200 units per month. However, he argued that offering discounts to everyone in this category would not necessarily ensure that assistance reached the most deserving households. He pointed out that some consumers recorded lower electricity consumption from the national grid because they relied on solar power. As a result, the government wanted to direct financial relief towards households living below the poverty line. The proposed changes could help consumers who marginally exceed the existing monthly limit avoid prolonged additional charges. However, the government has not announced a final decision or implementation date. The issue has drawn attention to the impact of electricity tariffs on household budgets, particularly for families struggling with rising living costs. Any change to the existing rules would depend on the government’s final policy decision. Post navigation LPG Prices: Two ships arrive in Pakistan, raising hopes of a price cut
