Another stride in KE’s innovation efforts – KE Star Rewards launched
Karachi, October 01, 2024: K-Electric (KE) has launched another pioneering initiative in the form of KE Star Rewards, in recognition of its customers who make on-time bill payments. This initiative aims to strengthen the relationships and ease the economic strain on customers through an easy-to-use redeemable rewards program. Amid current economic conditions, citizens are seeking […]
KE Breaks Record Yet Again: Country’s Lowest Tariff Bid Received for 220 MW Hybrid Project
Karachi, September 24, 2024: Earlier this month, K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only private utility firm, announced the receipt of seven bids for Pakistan’s first 220 MW hybrid wind/solar project in Dhabeji Sindh. Building up on the momentum, the company marked another important milestone with the opening of the financial bids at a private event in Karachi. […]
Several factories involved in electricity theft in Manghopir, K-Electric’s crackdown
Karachi, September 18, 2024: K-Electric’s crackdown against power theft was carried out in Manghopir recently where several marble factories were continuing their business activities through illegal electricity connections. The teams on-ground discovered and disconnected around 1000 kgs of 35 illegal connections which were involved in theft of more than 20 lakh units of electricity per […]
No Negligence Found on KE's Part in 32 Electrocution-Related Incidents in NEPRA's Report
NEPRA Authority’s Investigation Report found no negligence on KE’s part in 32 out of 33 electrocution-related incidents that occurred in Karachi between July 2022 and June 2023. The utility has been fined for an unsatisfactory response in one incident. The company will revert on the report after thoroughly reviewing it.
Faulty Internal Wiring disrupts power in parts of Civil Hospital, KE expertise sought by Admin
Power supply at Civil Hospital was disrupted due to an internal wiring fault at the facility, and not due to K-Electric. While internal faults strictly fall outside K-Electric’s domain, the utility extended its support recognizing the hospital’s critical role in providing continued medical care for patients. KE provided support for the restoration of power upon […]
K-Electric Takes Action Against Illegal Connections, Removes 800 Kundas Weighing 750kg in Surjani Town and Korangi Industrial Area
Karachi, September 6, 2024: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues its operations against electricity theft. Building up on the momentum of kunda removal and anti-theft drives, the power utility carried out an operation in Surjani Town and Korangi Industrial area, The drive resulted in the removal of 750 illegal connections (kundas) weighing over […]
Another First: Pakistan’s First 220 MW Solar-Wind RE Project Secures 7 Bids
K-Electric’s projects of 370MW have received 2690MW in offers thus far Karachi, September 02, 2024: K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only private electric utility, is building momentum towards doubling its solar capacity by adding clean energy into its generation mix. After breaking ground earlier this month with a total of 15 bids for 150MW solar power projects […]
1400 illegal connections, 2 tonnes kunda wires removed from Bin Qasim
Karachi, August 29, 2024: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues crackdown against electricity thieves and defaulters. Recently, the power utility conducted operations in Bin Qasim and its surrounding areas. A total of 871 illegal connections (kunda), weighing 2,105 kilograms,were removed from K-Electric’s infrastructure. These illegal connections were supplying electricity to 700 households, resulting […]
K-Electric Takes Action Against Illegal Hydrants and Water Mafia
Karachi, August 22, 2024: In a continued effort to combat electricity theft and safeguard its network, K-Electric, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, conducted successful operations against illegal hydrants and water mafia activities in Jahangirabad and Jalalabad. During these raids, significant power theft was detected, particularly in the Jalalabad area, where multiple illegal hydrants was […]
KE's FCA for May and June 2024 will be spread over 2 months
Islamabad, 21 August 2024: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved K-Electric’s provisional monthly Fuel Charge Adjustments (FCA) request for May and June 2024, at PKR 2.59 and PKR 3.168 per kwh respectively. These charges are not being applied on customer bills in any one month but are being spread over 2 months. […]