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Senate Committee Unanimously Demands FIA and NAB Probe Into Foreign-Funded Power Projects — image representing Pakistan energy policy and government coverage
PolicyAIJul 4, 2026

Senate Committee Unanimously Demands FIA and NAB Probe Into Foreign-Funded Power Projects

Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division has unanimously voted to brief the Prime Minister and formally request FIA and NAB investigations into alleged irregularities in foreign-funded power sector projects. The move came after the Economic Affairs Division said it cannot order inquiries into another ministry's affairs, prompting senators to accuse officials of obstructing parliamentary oversight.

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Senate Committee Orders NEPRA to Probe IPP Payments as Electricity Costs Surge — image representing NEPRA regulatory and tariff coverage in Pakistan
NEPRAAIMay 15, 2026

Senate Committee Orders NEPRA to Probe IPP Payments as Electricity Costs Surge

Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee has directed NEPRA to investigate Independent Power Producers over capacity payments, over-invoicing, and unjustified contractual extensions. The probe requires NEPRA to submit a detailed comparative report as parliamentarians grow increasingly concerned over the role of IPP costs in driving up electricity tariffs.

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