The Energy Division has rebutted a latest report by the Nationwide Electrical Energy Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), arguing that the revealed knowledge doesn’t precisely replicate the numerous operational and monetary enhancements achieved by Distribution Firms (DISCOs) throughout FY 2024-25.
In accordance with officers, round debt was decreased by Rs. 780 billion, falling from Rs. 2,393 billion in FY 2024 to Rs. 1,614 billion in FY 2025. DISCOs immediately contributed Rs. 193 billion to this discount via improved operational self-discipline, enhanced billing accuracy, and stricter enforcement in opposition to defaulters.
Extra positive factors got here from profitable negotiations for LPI waivers with energy producers (Rs. 260 billion) and improved macroeconomic indicators (over Rs. 300 billion).
The Energy Division highlighted a surge in restoration charges from 92.4% to 96.6%, marking a 4.2 proportion level improve, whereas income under-recovery dropped 42% from Rs. 315 billion to Rs. 132 billion. Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses additionally fell from 18.3% to 17.6%, producing financial savings of Rs. 11 billion.
Officers clarified that present load shedding is predicated on financial issues underneath the Nationwide Electrical energy Coverage, guaranteeing sector sustainability. Efforts are underway to transition to transformer-level focused load shedding to additional optimize energy distribution.
Whereas legacy challenges stay, the Energy Division emphasised that the sector is on a powerful restoration path, urging policymakers, regulators, and the general public to acknowledge the measurable progress achieved by DISCOs and the broader reforms in Pakistan’s electrical energy sector.
