The Power Division has informed the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) may take up to two years to implement a single system operator with a unified tariff framework across Pakistan. As part of this transition, K-Electric is expected to be integrated into the national system within that timeframe.
To ensure tariff uniformity in line with the National Electricity Policy, the Power Division proposed a policy aimed at aligning power purchase price adjustments (PCAs) while keeping separate fuel cost determinations for K-Electric and other distribution companies (DISCOs). Nepra supported the approach, noting it maintains regulatory transparency and cost-reflective pricing.
The ECC approved the proposal, stipulating a review after one year. However, concerns were raised during a public hearing, with some interveners arguing that uniform fuel adjustments could strip K-Electric consumers of monthly fuel cost relief they currently receive.
The Power Division also clarified that K-Electric is entitled to draw 1,000 MW from the national grid, though its current off-take has increased to 1,600 MW—over 65% of its total supply. The proposal includes examining the impact of a single dispatch model as integration progresses.
