#TariffsPause The hashtag #TariffsPause relates to recent developments in Pakistan's electricity pricing, where the government has taken steps to alleviate the financial burden on consumers by pausing or reducing tariff hikes.

Key Developments:

1. Reversal of Tariff Hike for Protected Consumers:

In July 2024, the government decided to roll back a previously approved 51% increase in electricity rates for protected consumers (those using up to 200 units per month). This decision was made in response to public outcry and potential political backlash, and to meet a 'prior action' required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) .

2. Subsidies to Offset Revenue Gap:

To cover the resultant Rs50 billion revenue gap from the tariff reversal,