Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: Pakistan’s Power Division has announced a structured load management plan across the country as part of efforts to stabilize electricity supply and control rising generation costs during peak demand hours.
According to an official statement by the Power Division spokesperson, electricity consumers were provided relief worth Rs46 billion between July and February, while the per-unit cost of electricity decreased by 71 paisa despite rising fuel prices.
The spokesperson said the relief was achieved through reforms in the power system, improved planning, merit order implementation, and increased use of low-cost energy sources, which helped reduce overall generation costs.
He added that while electricity generation capacity remains stable, rising demand during peak hours continues to pose a major challenge. Without corrective measures, increased reliance on expensive fuel sources could significantly raise electricity tariffs.
As part of the new strategy, daily load management of approximately 2.25 hours will be implemented between 5:00 PM and 1:00 AM, targeting peak consumption hours to reduce reliance on costly fuel-based generation.
Officials estimate that this step could help prevent a potential tariff increase of around Rs3 per unit.
The spokesperson further stated that additional 80 MMCFD indigenous gas has been allocated to power plants on the Prime Minister’s directives, helping avoid a possible Rs0.80 per unit increase.
He warned that without timely interventions, electricity prices could have risen by Rs5 to Rs6 per unit.
Distribution companies (DISCOs) have been instructed to share load management schedules with consumers, while timely closure of commercial markets is also being encouraged to reduce demand pressure.
The government says it is working to minimize the impact of global energy challenges and ensure affordable electricity supply for consumers.
