Pakistan hikes electricity price, base tariff for domestic consumers goes up to PKR 48.84 per unit

Pakistan's government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, has raised the electricity base tariff for domestic consumers to PKR 48.84. The increase, approved by NEPRA, excludes those using up to 200 units per month for three months. Additionally, tariffs for commercial, agricultural, and general services consumers have also been raised.