Solar - 11,695 pending net metering cases resolved

ISLAMABAD  -  On the special directives of Fed­eral Minister for Power Divi­sion Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, 11,695 pending net me­tering cases have been resolved, and the process of direct com­munication with the affected con­sumers has officially commenced.

This initiative aims to ensure that every eligible consumer receives their due rights in ac­cordance with rules and regula­tions, eliminating the need to rely on any third party, agent, or intermediary for the completion of their applications. During the transition phase from net meter­ing to the net billing system, a total of 16,654 applications were pending. Under the federal min­ister’s directives, a comprehen­sive verification and validation process was launched to resolve all these cases on a priority basis.

Through the collaborative ef­forts of the Power Division and relevant institutions, 11,695 ap­plications have thus far been cleared, verified, and deemed ful­ly compliant with applicable rules and regulations. The Pakistan In­formation Technology Company (PITC) has initiated direct contact with these consumers to provide them with timely and reliable updates regarding the verifica­tion of their applications and sub­sequent steps. PITC is reaching out to the respective consumers directly via SMS, WhatsApp, and other digital channels. Addition­ally, consumers can check the sta­tus of their applications online at nmverification.pitc.com.pk. Con­sumers are explicitly advised that no fees or payments are required to be made to any individual for the expedited or further process­ing of their applications.

This direct communication system is vital to safeguard con­sumers from unnecessary in­terference and preventing any individuals or agents from ex­ploiting them under the guise of application processing or resolu­tion. Through this mechanism, the government is ensuring that legitimate consumer matters are resolved directly, transparently, and without any unauthorized intermediaries. The verification and validation process for the remaining 4,959 applications is currently underway. This ensures that every application is thor­oughly evaluated against relevant records, NEPRA clarifications, rules, and guidelines. The objec­tive is to guarantee that every genuine consumer receives their right without delay while pre­venting any illegal, fraudulent, or misinformation-based applica­tions from exploiting the system.

The government reiterated its strong support for the promotion of solar and renewable energy. Solarization remains a critical pillar of the country’s energy fu­ture, and state policy is aimed not at creating hurdles in this sector, but rather at fostering its growth while protecting consumer rights and ensuring a transparent, sus­tainable system. Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari stated that the government’s top priority is to resolve legitimate public griev­ances without unnecessary de­lays or interference. He directed the relevant organizations to ex­pedite the scrutiny of the remain­ing pending applications and to ensure that every consumer is provided with clear and transpar­ent updates regarding their case.