Pakistan, May 22 -- Power Division has directed electricity distribution companies to clear 1,355 pending solar net-metering applications within 10 days after taking notice of prolonged delays in consumer connection approvals and energisation. Officials said the unresolved applications were submitted before February 8 and had remained pending for more than six months, creating difficulties for consumers awaiting rooftop solar integration.

The ministry also instructed all distribution companies to withhold bonuses of officers allegedly responsible for creating unnecessary hurdles in net-metering approvals, net-billing installations and complaint resolution processes. Furthermore, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against poorly p...