ISLAMABAD – Major relief move for electricity consumers as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided to to end Pakistan Television (PTV) license fee that is currently collected through monthly electricity bills. The official announcement is expected to be made tomorrow.
At present, a fixed amount of Rs. 35 is charged from all electricity consumers across the country under the head of the PTV fee to generate around Rs1.5 billion every month in revenue for the state-run broadcaster.
Surces familiar with development said PM Sharif’s decision to ease financial burden on citizens amid rising electricity tariffs and inflation. By ending PTV fee, consumers will see a direct reduction in their monthly electricity bills.
The move is being welcomed by various segments of society, particularly middle- and lower-income households who have been demanding relief from mounting utility expenses.
Further details regarding the implementation of this decision and any potential restructuring of PTV’s funding model are expected to be shared during the Prime Minister’s official announcement.
NEPRA also approved Rs1.50 per unit cut in the base electricity tariff for the 2025–26 fiscal year, reducing the rate from Rs35.50 to Rs34.00 per unit starting July 1, 2025. This aims to ease financial pressure on consumers nationwide, including in Karachi.
NEPRA approved a Rs3.52 trillion revenue requirement for distribution companies, with Rs3.066 trillion for bulk power purchases and Rs454 billion for financial adjustments.
