Pakistan, July 5 -- The federal government has asked international donors like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to support a plan that cuts electricity prices. The proposal focuses on industries and agriculture, where power use has dropped by 20% due to rising costs. Officials say the goal is to restart economic activity and improve energy access for these vital sectors.

As part of the Industrial Support Package (2026-28), the government wants to reduce electricity rates by Rs10.5 per unit for additional usage only. Industrial and agricultural consumers will pay Rs22.98 per unit on extra electricity, enjoying a Rs7.77 per unit benefit. However, this discount will not apply to regular usage-only to the amount used beyond the 2023...