Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 4:41 PM

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the nationwide uniform application of fuel charges adjustment (FCA), extending the measure to K-Electric consumers in Karachi to ensure consistent power tariffs across the country. This decision, taken under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, will align K-Electric with state-run distribution companies, creating parity through tariff rationalisation and safeguarding the financial sustainability of the energy sector.

Moreover, the ECC announced that any gap between the monthly FCA rate determined for K-Electric and the notified rate will be bridged through subsidies or cross-subsidies. This step will prevent a dire...