Government Seeks Nepra Approval for Roshan Economy Power Package
The federal government has submitted a petition to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) requesting approval for the Roshan Economy Power Package. This three-year initiative offers discounted electricity rates to industrial and agricultural consumers who increase their power usage compared to the previous year.
Details of the Power Package
- The package proposes a reduced rate of Rs22.98 per unit for additional electricity consumption, down from Rs34 for industries and Rs38 for agriculture.
- The discounted rate applies only to consumption increments above last year’s baseline, with existing tariffs remaining for baseline usage.
- The plan, which aims to revive power demand and improve system efficiency, is designed to be subsidy neutral.
- Its effectiveness is planned from November 2025 through October 2028.
Nepra's Review Process
Nepra will conduct a public hearing on November 11 to evaluate the government's proposal.
Context and Purpose
“Industrial power demand has fallen 14 percent and agricultural usage by 47 percent over the past three years due to sluggish economic activity, structural adjustments, and increased reliance on net-metering systems, which now total 6,035 megawatts.”
The package aims to reduce the financial burden caused by idle generation capacity on the national grid and support economic activities.
Official Announcement
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the package on October 23, emphasizing its role in lowering electricity costs for key sectors.
Author's summary: The government’s Roshan Economy Power Package proposes discounted rates to boost industrial and agricultural electricity demand, aiming for efficiency and financial relief from November 2025 to 2028.