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Power minister defends solar net-metering overhaul after Pakistan PM orders review

  • Leghari says 466,000 net-meter users earn up to 50% returns while 35.5 million consumers bear higher costs
  • NEPRA’s new rules require full grid tariffs for usage and lower, market-linked rates for excess solar exports
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US company eyes hydropower projects as Pakistan plans private-led power generation

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Pakistan’s rooftop solar output doubles as net metering expands, data shows

By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan power minister warns solar net-metering may raise national costs

By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

On farmland and on rooftops, Iraqis turn to solar as power grid falters

By Reuters ·
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Lit by the sun: How solar power is transforming lives along Pakistan’s southern coast

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia became world’s largest markets for new solar installations in 2024 — report

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Pakistan revises solar net-metering buyback rate to ease burden on grid consumers

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Electricity prices push affluent Pakistani households to solar power but cost remains a hurdle

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Pakistan’s economic decision-making body approves Rs377 billion solarization scheme for agricultural sector

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistani PM directs all government buildings in Islamabad to go solar within 7 weeks

By Arab News Pakistan ·
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KP distributes solar-powered radios in disaster-prone areas for better communication

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Saudi ACWA poised to start work on Pakistan solar projects next month

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