The Sindh High Court has suspended, on an interim basis, the impugned orders and notifications concerning the review of K-Electric Limited’s (KE) Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) for the FY2024-FY2030 control period.
K-Electric acknowledged the order dated October 7, 2026, stating that the High Court had issued notices to the respondents and suspended the relevant notifications and orders pending further proceedings.
The development follows KE’s legal challenge against decisions issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and its Appellate Tribunal concerning the company’s tariff review.
High Court Issues Notices and Suspends Tariff Orders
According to KE, the Sindh High Court issued notices to the respondents while observing that the points raised by the company warranted consideration.
The Court subsequently suspended the impugned notifications and orders in the interim and fixed the matter for hearing.
The interim order relates to the review of KE’s MYT covering the period from FY2024 through FY2030.
KE Challenges NEPRA Appellate Tribunal Judgment
KE had approached the Sindh High Court challenging the judgments of the NEPRA Appellate Tribunal dated September 23, 2026.
The company also challenged NEPRA’s review determinations dated October 20, 2025, along with subsequent notifications issued by NEPRA and the Ministry of Energy’s Power Division.
The legal challenge centers on the scope and impact of NEPRA’s tariff review process.
KE Questions Scope of Tariff Review
KE’s position before the Court is that although NEPRA has the authority to review a tariff determination, such a review should not effectively become a fresh re-determination of the tariff.
The company has maintained that the review determinations resulted in a substantial adverse impact on its MYT for the FY2024-FY2030 control period.
According to KE, the resulting tariff structure is not financially sustainable for the company.
Dispute Could Affect Karachi Power Infrastructure
The MYT is an important component of KE’s financial and operational framework, covering the company’s tariff arrangements over a defined multi-year period.
KE has argued that the impact of the disputed review determinations has implications for the long-term financial sustainability of its operations.
The company has also linked the issue to the reliability and continued development of Karachi’s power infrastructure.
Court Matter Remains Under Consideration
The Sindh High Court’s suspension is an interim measure and does not represent a final determination on the merits of KE’s challenge.
The Court has issued notices to the respondents and fixed the matter for hearing, allowing the legal proceedings to continue.
KE said it would pursue the matter through the appropriate legal and regulatory forums.
KE Seeks Sustainable Tariff Framework
KE said it remains committed to working toward a tariff framework that is fair, cost-reflective and sustainable.
The company said such a framework should protect consumers while also supporting the long-term reliability and viability of Karachi’s electricity infrastructure.
Further proceedings before the Sindh High Court will determine how the challenges to the NEPRA review determinations and related notifications progress.