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Energy Minister says IMF has not approved cheaper off-peak electricity proposal

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Most outlets reported that the Energy Minister stated the IMF has not approved a proposal for cheaper electricity during off-peak hours. The Daily Times excerpt emphasized that the IMF has not approved the proposal and mentioned ongoing discussions. Dunya News highlighted the minister’s statement about ongoing reforms and the intention to present relevant facts to the IMF to gain support. Both excerpts framed the issue as a pending approval, with no additional details about the nature of the discussions or reforms.

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5 Aug 2026 8:38 AM

The Nation

IMF restrictions blocking cheaper daytime electricity: Leghari

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan can sustain the momentum of its solar rush through better planning, a flexible grid infrastructure, a reformed energy market and inclusive financing models which prioritise battery storage systems, experts said at a renewable energy conference in the federal capital on Tuesday.
6:00 AM

Business Recorder 81% identical

Time-based power tariff: IMF not allowing Pakistan to offer cheap electricity: Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently not allowing Pakistan to offer cheaper electricity during specific hours, although negotiations on the proposal have been ongoing for the last several months. Speaking at a conference titled “Solar. Storage. Flexibility 2026” organised by Renewables First, Pakis...
4 Aug 5:42 PM

Daily Times 79% identical

Pakistan seeks IMF approval for cheaper electricity

Pakistan’s Energy Minister Awais Leghari said the International Monetary Fund has not allowed cheaper electricity during specific hours. He said the government continues negotiations because the proposal could increase electricity consumption and improve energy affordability. Leghari made the remarks during the Battery Storage Flexibility 2026 conference in Islamabad. According to the minister,...
3:19 PM

Dunya News 72% identical

IMF holding back off-peak electricity pricing proposal, says Energy Minister

The minister said Pakistan is implementing major energy sector reforms and will present all relevant facts to the IMF to secure its support

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