{
  "id": 8659405,
  "title": "Govt Opens Electricity Buying to Everyone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/govt-opens-electricity-buying-to-everyone",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T09:11:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/20/govt-opens-electricity-buying-to-everyone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The federal government has initiated a major overhaul of Pakistan’s electricity buying system, allowing businesses and industries to select their own power suppliers through a competitive purchasing framework. The government’s Power Division has issued an invitation for businesses to submit proposals for participation in Pakistan’s inaugural wheeling auction, enabling them to procure electricity from power plants under terms determined by the market. This shift, governed by the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) framework, seeks to move beyond the current single-buyer model towards a more competitive electricity market structure. Under the new system, power consumers will have the opportunity to negotiate directly with electricity producers, fostering a marketplace where competitive pricing can reduce industrial electricity costs. The government anticipates that this reform will not only provide industries with access to more affordable electricity sources but also stimulate further investment and participation in the power sector. Initially, the government plans to auction 800 megawatts of electricity over the next five years, with the first auction allotting 400 megawatts. This strategic move aims to gradually expand the competitive trading environment as more participants become involved, ultimately benefiting both electricity producers and consumers across the nation.",
  "summary": "The federal government has taken a major step toward making electricity buying more flexible by allowing businesses and industries to … Read More The post Govt Opens Electricity Buying to Everyone appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}