Pakistan’s electricity production has fallen to its lowest level in five years, despite government efforts and a winter package. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) revealed that the country generated 6.495 billion units of electricity in February 2025, down from 7.137 billion units in February 2024 and 7.756 billion units in February 2023. In February 2022, electricity production stood at 8.087 billion units, and in February 2021, it was 7.281 billion units. In February 2020, production exceeded 7 billion units. Data from the CPPA shows that electricity distribution companies across the country have received varying amounts of electricity in recent years. In February 2024, 6.876 billion units were distributed to electricity companies, a decrease from 7.516 billion units in February 2023. In February 2022, distribution totaled 7.774 billion units, while in February 2021, the figure was 6.996 billion units. February 2020 saw 6.756 billion units distributed. The decline in electricity production is attributed to reduced economic activity, which has led to lower electricity demand in the industrial sector. Additionally, the rising adoption of solar energy, driven by high electricity costs, has also contributed to decreased overall consumption. Last November, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the Bijli Sahulat Package, which offered up to Rs 26 per unit relief on electricity bills for the three winter months of 2025—December, January, and February.
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