Pakistan, June 9 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's electricity generation capacity has hit a new high of 46,605 megawatts during the current fiscal year, but the rise is adding financial pressure on consumers due to payments to idle power plants.

According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, the country's total installed capacity grew by 1.6% compared to the same period last year. The main boost came from an additional 2,813 MW through net metering. However, consumers continue to pay between Rs2.5 to Rs2.8 trillion annually for plants that generate no electricity.

Despite this, the government has taken steps to reduce future liabilities by terminating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with several Independent Power Producers (IPPs), including HUB Po...