Power firm draws flak for seeking tariff hike

The Express Tribune • Oct 21, 2026

Power firm draws flak for seeking tariff hike

The Punjab Power Development Company Limited (PPDCL) on Tuesday came under fire from other power firms and faced questions from the regulator for seeking an increase in electricity rates by more than Rs3 per unit. Power-sector regulator, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), held a public hearing to review the motion filed by PPDCL for Chianwali, Marala and Pakpattan hydroelectric power projects....