Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Power generation in Pakistan reached 15,112 GWh in July 2026, up 7% YoY from July 2025. Back in July 2025, power generation stood at 14,123 GWh. The generation is the "second-highest for any July month, amid the highest-ever hydel, local coal and imported coal generation," said Arif Habib Limited (AHL) in a note on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, power generation improved by 13% from 13,431 GWh in June 2026. "Power generation exceeded the NEPRA reference, in our view, aided by lower tariffs, shift of industrial consumers to the national grid, incremental consumption package for industrial and agricultural consumers and improved economic activity," said AHL. On the other hand, the total cost of generating electricity in P...