Good news for electricity consumers in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a special winter electricity package for consumers in Pakistan.

As per details, the package was approved during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) led by Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb today.

According to ECC, consumers exceeding 200 units will be charged 26.7 rupees per unit, and this initiative will last for three months, which will end in February next year.

Additionally, a grant of 3.1 billion has also been authorised for the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

Previously, the Power Division announced a convenience package where the cost per unit was Rs 26 per unit.

Moreover, officials from the Power Division stated that, unlike last year, relief will be provided for exceeding the electricity tariff by 200 units.