Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Daniyal Chaudhry, chaired a briefing for parliamentarians on the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Prosumer Regulation 2026 at the Parliamentary Forum on Energy and Economy in Islamabad, urging the government to review the rules to safeguard the interests of solar energy users nationwide.
The session brought together lawmakers, energy experts, and policy makers to examine the rapid rise of rooftop solar panels in Pakistan, its impact on electricity users, and the need to balance grid stability with consumer protection.
Speaking at the briefing, Barrister Daniyal praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for taking immediate notice of the new regulations and stressed that they must protect citizens who have invested their hard earned money in solar energy.
“The public has installed solar panels with their own savings. They expect affordable, reliable electricity, and NEPRA regulations should encourage solar adoption rather than hinder it,” he said.
Experts highlighted potential effects of the new net metering and net billing rules, warning that overly strict regulations could drive many solar users to disconnect from the national grid entirely.
Barrister Daniyal underscored that parliament, as the representative of the people, must ensure solar regulations promote growth, fairness, and energy security, and urged the government to act swiftly in the public interest.
The briefing was attended by parliamentarians, energy specialists, and policy makers.
