Pakistan, July 22 -- The Energy Division has hinted at reviewing the issue of increased electricity bills for six months after consuming over 200 units. Officials shared this during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by MNA Junaid Akbar. He raised concern over households facing prolonged billing hikes after crossing the 200-unit monthly threshold.

Energy Division representatives stated that the number of consumers using up to 200 units has surged from 11 million to 18 million. They proposed a long-term solution to phase out the 200-unit slab by 2027. However, they warned that raising the limit to 250 units would require additional subsidies.

The officials admitted that the current billing system might be unfair to many an...