Pakistan has taken a significant step to overcome its energy crisis by planning to import an additional 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Iran. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the tariff framework for this new import deal.
This additional supply will come through Iran’s state-owned company TAVANIR. Pakistan is already receiving 104 MW of electricity from Iran. Once the new agreement is fully implemented, the total power import from Iran will exceed 200 MW.
NEPRA has approved a revised pricing formula that links the electricity rate to global oil prices. The regulator expects the tariff to remain around 12.40 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This move aims to improve the electricity supply, especially in Balochistan province, which borders Iran.
However, NEPRA also expressed serious concerns over procedural violations. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) submitted the agreements after they were already signed, instead of seeking prior approval. The regulator also questioned the authorities for weak long-term energy planning.
Despite these concerns, the new electricity import is seen as an important short-term solution to reduce power shortages. The government hopes this will help provide more reliable electricity to consumers in the coming months.
