سوکی کناری ہائیڈرو پاور منصوبے کے ٹیرف میں اضافے پر نیپرا کو اعتراض

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is scrutinizing a proposed tariff modification for the Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, which seeks to raise the levelised tariff from Rs9.04 to Rs9.40 per unit. A major point of contention is a 183% increase in the Water Use Charge, estimated to add Rs25 billion to consumer costs over the project's life. Nepra has demanded detailed justifications for various cost components, including design changes, highway diversion, security arrangements, and COVID-19 related claims totaling over $45 million. This development highlights ongoing inflationary pressures within Pakistan's energy sector, which could indirectly influence the broader economic outlook and consumer purchasing power.

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