PM Special Initiative: Industrial, Agricultural Sectors Consume 2,164 GWh of Additional Electricity in Just Three Months

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Manzoor Shaikh
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The government’s Surplus Power Package has triggered a considerable surge in electricity demand from industrial and agricultural sectors, which have consumed a massive 2,164 GWh of additional electricity in just three months, from December 2025 to February 2026.

Under the Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s special initiative to provide relief and support to the country’s industry and agriculture sectors, the surplus electricity package was introduced at the lowest rate of Rs. 22.98 per unit for incremental usage. This accounts for 23 percent of all units sold to these sectors during this period, proving that the package has successfully triggered a strong growth in energy demand.

Industries alone have saved a total of PKR 19.6 billion, while agricultural consumers saved PKR 1.14 billion, bringing cumulative financial relief to PKR 20.83 billion.

Among industrial categories, B3 consumers saved the most at PKR 8.76 billion, followed by B2 at PKR 5.34 billion, B4 at PKR 4.02 billion, and B1 at PKR 1.48 billion.

Consumers taking benefit from the package has been impressive, with 67 percent of B4 large industries (83 out of 123), 52 percent of B3 (1,812 out of 3,470), 48 percent of B2 (33,449 out of 69,124), and 43 percent of B1 industries (98,718 out of 229,282) availing the package, along with 34 percent of agricultural consumers (82,334 out of 242,451).

In terms of energy consumption share under the package, B1 industries led at 27 percent, followed by B4 at 25 percent, B2 at 24 percent, B3 at 22 percent, and agriculture at 21 percent. The most exciting signs of success came in January 2026 with 12 percent year-on-year growth and February 2026 with 11 percent growth, clearly showing that the package has increased electricity demand and encouraged industries to rely more on cost-effective grid power instead of expensive self-generation. This rising demand is a strong and positive indicator for the country’s economic recovery and energy sector stability.

The Surplus Power Package was launched in December 2025 by the Power Division as a targeted initiative to boost electricity consumption, optimize available generation capacity, and provide financial relief to industrial and agricultural consumers for a longer period. – ER Monitoring Desk/PID

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