The Power Division has resolved 11,695 pending net metering applications following special instructions from Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari.
Authorities have also started contacting affected consumers directly about their cases, to ensure that eligible consumers receive their rights under the relevant rules without depending on agents, intermediaries or other third parties.
How many applications cleared?
A total of 16,654 applications were pending, during the transition from net metering to the net billing system.
The Power Division then launched a detailed verification process on the minister’s instructions. 11,695 applications have been verified, cleared and found to meet the applicable rules and requirements.
The remaining 4,959 applications are still under review. Authorities are checking these cases against official records, NEPRA clarifications, rules and relevant guidelines.
The government said the purpose is to approve genuine cases without unnecessary delays to prevent illegal or incorrectly documented applications from benefiting from the system.
PITC verification portal
The Pakistan Information Technology Company (PITC) has started contacting consumers whose applications have been processed.
Applicants will receive updates through SMS, WhatsApp and other digital channels. These messages will provide information about verification and the next steps in the process.
Consumers can also check their application status through the PITC verification portal.
Applicants are warned not to pay any person or agent to speed up or continue the processing of their application. No payment to an intermediary is required.
The direct-contact system is intended to reduce unnecessary interference and protect consumers from people who may falsely claim they can get applications approved faster.
Government supports solar energy
The government also reiterated that it supports the expansion of solar and renewable energy in Pakistan.
According to the Power Division, solarisation remains an important part of the country’s energy future. The government said its policy is not intended to create problems for solar consumers, but to develop a transparent and sustainable system while protecting consumer rights.
Awais Leghari directed the relevant organisations to speed up scrutiny of the remaining 4,959 applications. He also instructed officials to provide consumers with clear updates about the status of their cases.
The minister said resolving genuine public complaints without unnecessary delays to remain a top priority.