Pakistan's power generation rises 7% in July

PSX Update • Aug 18, 2026

Pakistan's power generation rose 7% year-on-year to 15,122 GWh in July 2026, marking the second-highest output for the month on record, driven by the highest-ever hydel, local coal and imported coal generation.

August 18, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan's power generation rose 7% year-on-year to 15,122 GWh in July 2026, marking the second-highest output for the month on record, driven by the highest-ever hydel, local coal and imported coal generation. Generation was also up 13% on a month-on-month basis compared to 13,431 GWh recorded in June 2026, as per data compiled by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and A...