The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday held a public hearing on a request filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA). In December 2024, maximum demand stood at 13,792 megawatts, while in the same month of 2025, it reached 14,886 megawatts, according to the National Power Control Centre (NPCC). During the hearing, industrial consumers strongly criticized the proposed increase. "Instead of reducing power prices, a hidden increase is being imposed," one representative said, adding that industry cannot survive under the current tariff structure. Power sector officials responded that while the FCA may increase, the quarterly adjustment is expected to decline, which could provide some relief in the coming months.