LAHORE: The Federal Minister for Energy, Owais Leghari, has announced a major electricity relief package for residents affected by recent floods in Pakistan. The announcement aims to ease the financial burden caused by severe monsoon flooding in Punjab.
Eligible flood victims can now receive up to 70% discounts on their electricity bills. Extended payment deadlines and waivers of additional charges are also included. This step is designed to support families, traders, and small businesses struggling after flood-related damage.
Speaking at the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) headquarters, Owais Leghari said that around 1.8 crore electricity consumers are already benefiting from the relief, out of a total of 3.3 crore nationwide. He emphasized that affected households can pay bills in installments if they face financial difficulties, and there will be no risk of electricity disconnection during this period.
The relief package also covers small shopkeepers and traders in flood-hit areas to help revive local businesses. Households using solar energy are receiving reduced bills through net metering relief. LESCO employees have contributed by donating one day’s salary to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund.
Owais Leghari noted that restoring power in certain areas is taking longer due to rising floodwaters, but he assured that electricity would be fully restored once conditions improve. Recent government actions have helped lower electricity prices, though some costs from new Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have slightly increased bills. The government is working to reduce these additional charges.
Earlier, NEPRA approved a Rs.1.89 per unit decrease in electricity rates, providing three months of relief for flood victims. Meanwhile, emergency evacuations continue in cities like Multan, where over 300,000 people were moved from areas near the Chenab River. The Meteorological Department and PDMA have warned that flooding conditions in Pakistan are worsening.
This relief package demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting citizens during natural disasters, helping them cope with both displacement and financial challenges.
For more updates on price reliefs in Pakistan, check out the latest on petrol prices dropping from Sept 2025.
