This increase will be applied nationwide, including in Karachi, with households consuming up to 200 units per month being exempt from the hike for three months.

The new tariff structure, as outlined in the notification, will see domestic consumers using between 201 and 300 units per month experiencing a rise of Rs 7.12, bringing the rate to Rs 34.26 per unit.

Consumers using between 301 and 400 units will face an increase of Rs 7.02, resulting in a new rate of Rs 39.15 per unit.

For those consuming between 401 and 500 units, the rate will go up by Rs 6.12 to Rs 41.36 per unit.

The tariff for consumers using between 501 and 600 units will increase by Rs 6.12 to Rs 42.78 per unit, and those using between 601 and 700 units will see an increase of Rs 6.12 to Rs 43.92 per unit.

For consumers exceeding 700 units per month, the tariff will rise by Rs 6.12 to Rs 48.84 per unit.

Lifeline consumers, who use up to 50 units per month, will continue to pay Rs 3.95 per unit. Those consuming between 51 and 100 units will maintain a rate of Rs 7.74 per unit.