PM Removes PTV Fee from Electricity Bills

Islamabad, June 29, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday declared the elimination of the Pakistan Television (PTV) license fee from electricity bills nationwide, a landmark move unveiled at the launch of the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile application in Islamabad. Previously a standard charge on monthly bills, this abolition aligns with the government’s push to ease financial burdens on electricity consumers.

Sharif spotlighted sweeping energy sector reforms to enhance transparency and efficiency, vowing to safeguard consumer rights. He outlined a broader goal to cut electricity costs for industrial and household users while preserving fiscal stability, crediting negotiations with independent power producers and falling global oil prices for recent tariff drops. He directed the Ministry of Energy to roll out the application nationwide and tasked the Ministry of Information with public awareness and engagement.

Web context highlights Pakistan’s energy cost woes (e.g., 20% tariff hikes, web ID: 0), while posts found on X show relief—some cheer relief, others question sustainability. Critically, the narrative of “consumer protection” may mask fiscal trade-offs—web data points to subsidy cuts, and X sentiment suggests distrust in long-term benefits, hinting at underlying pressures.