K-Electric
Coverage of K-Electric in the Nexus archive.
- Karachi's DHA City becomes first private entity to light up its own housing project
Karachi's DHA City became the first private entity in Pakistan to receive 21-year licenses for electricity distribution and supplier of last resort (SoLR) from Nepra. The licenses, granted to DHA Energy Supply Company (Desco), cover DHA City Karachi and were approved despite objections from K-Electric, Gepco, and CPPA.
- Karachi braces for water shortage after power failure at Dhabeji station
A power failure at Dhabeji Pumping Station disrupted operations of Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), reducing the city's water supply by 100 million gallons per day. Three major pumps at the K-2 Pumping Station were temporarily shut down, affecting areas like North Nazimabad and Federal B. Area. Emergency repairs are underway to restore water supply.
- Privatising Discos won’t be enough
The article argues that privatizing Pakistan's electricity distribution companies (Discos) will not resolve systemic issues in the power sector, as both technical and commercial losses persist. It highlights that rising electricity costs are driving consumers, including industrial users and households, toward alternatives like captive generation and solar, weakening the financial viability of utilities.
- KMC eyes Rs1bn annual revenue from tax on hotels, marriage halls
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) plans to impose a 1% 'entertainment tax' on hotels, marriage halls, and similar venues to generate Rs1 billion annually. The tax, pending City Council approval, aims to strengthen KMC's finances and improve public services, with a public hearing scheduled for June 10. This follows the implementation of the Municipal Urban Community Tax (MUCT) in 2024, which generates Rs4 billion annually via K-Electric bills.