The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved the government’s plan to reduce electricity charges for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aiming to ease business costs and support economic growth.
In October 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had announced that industries and the agriculture sector would receive additional electricity at subsidised rates over the next three years.
Under the revised tariff structure, the cost of extra electricity for farmers has dropped from Rs38 to Rs22.98 per unit. Industrial users will also pay Rs22.98 per unit, down from Rs34.
“This relief will lower the average electricity costs for consumers in both sectors,” the Power Division said. “For example, agricultural users consuming an additional 100 units will save around Rs7 per unit, while industrial users with 1,000 extra units will see a reduction of nearly Rs5 per unit.”
Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said the three-year industrial package would give businesses “greater confidence and stability” to plan their operations. He added that new industries, including data centres and crypto-mining operations, would also benefit from the revised rates.
The Power Division emphasised that the support package would not affect residential or commercial consumers. “This initiative is designed to boost industrial and agricultural activity, enhance competitiveness, and create new jobs across the country,” it said.
Officials expect the reduction to encourage higher production and stimulate economic activity. “These steps demonstrate the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promises and making power tariffs more affordable and growth-focused. We are confident this measure will help revitalise the economy and provide relief to key productive sectors,” the division added.
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