Pakistan power generation grows 5% YoY; fuel cost climbs 38% in August
Power generation in Pakistan reached 14,943 GWh in August 2026, up 5.1% YoY from August 2025. Back in August 2025, power generation stood at 14,218 GWh. “While still below the 16,176 GWh peak recorded in Aug’21, the rebound is encouraging for power-sector activity and broader economic growth,” said Arif Habib Limited (AHL) in a note on Monday. On a monthly basis, power generation declined by 1% from 15,122 GWh in July 2026.