Overview
- The federal cabinet approved channeling revenue from a new levy on captive power plants into periodic bill relief, with an initial 5% rate rising to 10%, 15% in February 2026 and 20% in August 2026.
- Officials plan to distribute relief every two months from the levy proceeds, and non-paying captive units face enforcement that can include cutting gas supplies.
- NEPRA issued a notification lowering electricity by Rs0.93 per unit for November’s fuel price adjustment, to be reflected in January bills for most consumers, excluding lifeline users.
- Punjab’s police chief ordered a 15‑day plan to upgrade riverine checkposts, directing repairs, equipment readiness and daily performance reports to strengthen patrols and curb smuggling and crime.
- Pakistan’s national CERT signed a cooperation agreement with Kaspersky to bolster the identification and mitigation of cyber threats.