The federal cabinet has approved one rupee. 10.8 billion ($ 39 million) Relief package, which aims to reduce financial tensions on electricity users in the recent floods.
The decision comes in the wake of the devastating floods in August and September 2025 due to heavy monsoon rains and icy melting, which has left the path of destruction in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The whole parties are suffering from home losses, livelihoods and critical infrastructure.
Under the approved package, domestic power users will see a full wave of electricity bills in August 2025 in the officially announced flood -hit areas. Those who have already paid their bills for this month will receive a refund in the next billing bicycles.
In these areas, commercial, industrial and agricultural consumers will not be exempted, but they will benefit from delaying their August bills. Payments for these consumers will also be divided within seven months, from December 2025 to June 2026, providing a very important breath room for farmers who are struggling to recover business and farmers.
To fund this move, the cabinet immediately RS. Giving the option to release the rupee. 10.8 billion as an advance subsidy to the central power procurement agency (CPPA-G). Or it, RS. Bills are 10.4 billion lacking for little ones, while RS. 464 million will be used to meet the financial impact of the delayed payments.
Officials say the relief package is designed to help the flood -hit families and businesses rescue and rebuild because the country begins to restore and rebuild the country.