NEPRA Announces Charges for Upcoming 400MW Power Auction

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1. 10 Oct 2026 80% related

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2. 21 Sep 2026 77% related

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3. 12 Sep 2026 75% related

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4. 8 Sep 2026 82% related

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   Nepra approves uniform electricity network charges across Pakistan

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5. 6 Sep 2026 79% related

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   Nepra approves mandatory Battery Energy Storage Systems for renewable energy auction

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