Pakistan\'s power generation down 10% in April as hydel generation dips

Power generation in Pakistan reached 9,498 GWh in April 2026, down 10% YoY from April 2025. Back in April 2025, power generation stood at 10,513 GWh. The decline comes on the back of a significant reduction, i.e. 10% in hydel generation during the month. On a monthly basis, power generation jumped by 6% as compared to 8,939 GWh in March 2026. In the first ten months of FY26 (July-April), power generation increased by 2% YoY to 102,628 GWh, up from 100,660 GWh in the SPLY. On the other hand, the total cost of generating electricity in Pakistan decreased by 5% year over year, reaching Rs9.4/kWh in April 2026, down from Rs9.9/kWh in the same period last year.