Nearly 11,700 net metering cases resolved

According to The Express Tribune, the Power Division has resolved 11,695 of the 16,654 pending net metering applications, and direct communication with affected consumers has begun. The move followed directives from Federal Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, who wants eligible consumers to receive their entitlements without depending on agents or intermediaries. The update came in a ministry statement issued on Saturday.

Pakistan Information Technology Company has started contacting these consumers through SMS, WhatsApp and other digital channels, sharing updates on verification and next steps. Applicants can also track their status online at nmverification.pitc.com.pk. The division also advised consumers that they need not pay any individual for faster processing.

The remaining 4,959 applications are still being checked against records, Nepra clarifications and existing rules, the ministry said. The government says it backs solar and renewable energy growth while protecting consumer rights. Leghari has directed relevant bodies to speed up scrutiny of pending files and keep consumers informed.