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Energy and Power in Pakistan

Indicators

Key indicators

Access to electricity, share of population
95.7%
2024 · +0.1 pp vs 2023
Renewable energy, share of final energy consumption
41.6%
2021 · −1.1 pp vs 2020
Industry value added, share of GDP
20.1%
2025 · −0.2 pp vs 2024
Consumer price inflation
3.5%
2025 · −9.1 pp vs 2024

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Latest year available for each indicator, shown with its figure. The change is measured against the earlier year stated beside it, which is not always the year before. Data refreshed 9 Nov 2026

Regulatory landscape

Authorities and their roles

AuthorityRole
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)Licenses electricity generation, transmission and distribution; determines tariffs and monthly fuel charges adjustments; sets performance standards.
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)Licenses and regulates the midstream and downstream oil and gas sector, including LNG, LPG and gas distribution.
Ministry of Energy, Power DivisionPower sector policy, including generation and transmission planning and tariff policy guidelines.
Ministry of Energy, Petroleum DivisionPetroleum and mineral policy, including exploration and production concessions.
Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB)Facilitates private investment in power generation and associated infrastructure.
Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G)Purchases electricity on behalf of distribution companies and administers the power market.
Pakistan Regulatory Monitor

Recent official publications

  1. NEPRA · Determination or order

    Decision of the Authority in the matter of Semi-Annual Review of the Incremental Consumption Package for Industrial and Agricultural Electricity Consumers of XWDISCOs and K-Electric

    Energy, power & petroleum · Agriculture & food · Industry & manufacturing

    Official document Request analysis

  2. NEPRA · Determination or order

    Decision of the Authority in the matter of Fuel Charges Adjustment for the month of September 2026 for EX-WAPDA DISCOs

    Energy, power & petroleum

    Official document Request analysis

  3. NEPRA · Regulation

    Order of the Authority in the matter of Show Cause Notice issued to M/s. Saif Power Limited under Regulation 4(8) & 4(9') of the NEPRA (Fine) Regulations. 2021

    Energy, power & petroleum

    Official document Request analysis

  4. NEPRA

    CPPAG - XWDISCOs Energy Purchase Data for month of September 2026

    Energy, power & petroleum

    Official document Request analysis

  5. NEPRA · Determination or order

    Decision of the Authority in the matter of Fuel Charges Adjustment for the month of August 2026 for Ex-WAPDA DISCOs

    Energy, power & petroleum

    Official document Request analysis

  6. NEPRA

    Notice of Hearing - Hearing regarding Semi-Annual Review regarding Incremental Consumption Package Plant Wise Units Benefitted Consumption Hourly Marginal Price MOE Letter PPMC Letter

    Energy, power & petroleum

    Official document Request analysis

  7. NEPRA · Regulation

    Order of the Authority in the matter of Show Cause Notice issued to M/s Orient Power Company Limited under Regulation 4(8) & 4(9) of the NEPRA (Fine1) Regulations, 2021

    Energy, power & petroleum

    Official document Request analysis

  8. NEPRA · Regulation

    Order of the Authority in the matter of Show Cause Notice issued to Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority under Regulation 4(8) & 4(9) of the NEPRA (Fine) Regulations, 2021

    Energy, power & petroleum

    Official document Request analysis

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