25 h. ago Tax revenue from electricity bills drops by Rs110 billion amid falling consumption

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs490 billion in taxes through electricity bills in FY2024–25, marking a sharp decline of Rs110 billion compared to Rs600 billion collected in the previous fiscal year. This drop reflects changing energy consumption trends and slower economic activity. According to official sources, the decrease in tax revenue is largely […]

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7 d. ago ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’ Power Smart app: download links, usage

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has launched the “Power Smart” app enabling electricity consumers to sent their meter reading themselves

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz abolishes PTV fee in power bills to ease burden on consumers

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced the elimination of the Pakistan Television (PTV) license fee from electricity bills across the country, offering relief to millions of consumers. The announcement came during the official launch of the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile application in Islamabad. The app aims to involve citizens directly in […]

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8 d. ago New app lets consumers submit meter readings to prevent overbilling

ISLAMABAD – In a major move towards billing transparency, the Ministry of Power Division has launched the Power Smart App under the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” initiative. The app allows electricity consumers to take control of their meter readings and avoid overbilling. Formally launched by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the app enables users to photograph […]

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8 d. ago PM Shehbaz backs solar growth, unveils app to empower electricity consumers

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured that the government will not hinder Pakistan’s ongoing solarisation boom, calling it the most affordable source of electricity in the world. Speaking at the launch of the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile app, the prime minister highlighted that Pakistan is among the few countries where solar […]

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8 d. ago PTV License Fee to be scrapped from Electricity Bills in relief for Consumers

ISLAMABAD – Major relief move for electricity consumers as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided to to end Pakistan Television (PTV)

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8 d. ago PTV Fee to be scrapped from Electricity Bills in relief for Consumers

ISLAMABAD – Major relief move for electricity consumers as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided to to end Pakistan Television (PTV)

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3 w. ago Areas with unpaid electricity bills to face continued load shedding: Finance minister

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that load shedding will continue in areas where electricity bills are not paid. He made this statement while answering questions after the Economic Survey press conference held in Islamabad. He emphasized that electricity supply cannot be guaranteed in places where consumers fail to pay for the service. He further […]

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