Pakistan approves new energy market system allowing consumers to choose electricity suppliers

Pakistan approves new energy market system allowing consumers to choose electricity suppliers

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Wed, 2024-10-09 13:09

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy on Wednesday approved the formation of an independent entity to reform Pakistan’s energy market by enabling consumers to purchase power from multiple suppliers, moving away from the current government-controlled system, where it is the sole buyer of electricity.
Pakistan’s energy sector has long struggled with financial strain due to circular debt, power theft and transmission losses, which have led to blackouts and high electricity costs.

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