Pakistan, April 14 -- The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is facing significant backlash for its high fees on consumer appeals. Many are worried that these fees make justice inaccessible and unfair. The issue gained attention after a dissent from Nepra's Member for Balochistan, Mathar Niaz Rana. He opposed the regulator's rejection of an appeal from Karachi industrialist Muhammad Arif Bilwani.

Bilwani raised concerns about issues related to K-Electric's power generation tariff. However, Nepra dismissed his request on technical grounds. They argued that Bilwani was not involved in the original case and had paid only a minimal fee of Rs1,000. This contrasts sharply with the Rs1 million fee needed for a proper appeal. ...