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Islamabad: Power generation in Pakistan surged by 8% year-on-year in August 2025, reaching 14,218 gigawatt-hours (GWh), according to the latest figures from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). This significant increase comes despite a relatively stagnant period for the first two months of the fiscal year 2026 (2MFY26), which saw only a 1% rise to approximately 28,341 GWh compared to the same timeframe last year.
The average cost of power production dropped considerably in August 2025, falling by 15% year-on-year to Rs7.5/kWh. This cost reduction also represents an 8.3% decrease compared to the previous month. Lower fuel expenses, especially for coal and regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), were the main drivers behind this decline.
Hydropower has played a key role in Pakistan’s energy mix in recent months. Its contribution has risen to 39% over the past four months, a significant leap from the 19% it represented during the first four months of the calendar year. This increase is attributed to higher river water levels.