Electricity Consumers in Pakistan Paid Rs700 Billion in Taxes

PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s power distribution companies collected more than Rs. 700 billion in taxes through electricity bills during fiscal year 2024-25, highlighting the growing tax burden on consumers across the country.

According to the data, distribution companies (DISCOs) collected Rs507 billion in taxes from consumers during 2022–23.

In 2023–24, the amount rose significantly, with DISCOs collecting Rs 698 billion under various tax heads. In the most recent year, electricity consumers reportedly paid over Rs 700 billion in taxes.

The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company also recorded significant collections, gathering about Rs. 112 billion in taxes from consumers. Meanwhile, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company collected approximately Rs. 87.63 billion during the same period.

Other distribution companies also contributed to the total tax collection. The Peshawar Electric Supply Company collected around Rs. 50 billion, while the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company gathered nearly Rs. 20 billion through electricity bills.