Many citizens are asking: “Will my electricity bill be waived after floods under Power Bill Relief 2025?” Yes — under this new package, flood-affected households can get their August 2025 electricity bills waived or refunded. This article covers everything: eligibility, how refunds work, deferrals for businesses, and critical new rules under this relief. In 2025, severe floods devastated large portions of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other areas. Many households lost homes, income, and basic services. To ease the burden, the federal cabinet approved a Rs. 10.8 billion relief package to waive or defer electricity bills for affected consumers. Domestic consumers in flood-declared areas will have their August 2025 bills waived entirely. Those who already paid will receive refunds through adjustments in future bills. Commercial, industrial, and agricultural users will receive deferred payment plans spread over seven months. Key Features of the Relief Plan: Domestic use in flood-affected zones: full waiver of August 2025 bill. Already paid bills: refund via adjustment in subsequent billing cycles. Commercial, industrial & agricultural users: deferral, not waiver — pay later in installments. Deferred repayments scheduled between December 2025 and June 2026. Allocation: Rs. 10.8 billion — with about Rs. 10.4 billion for waivers and Rs. 464 million to support deferrals. Which Consumers Qualify? Who Gets What Relief? Domestic Consumers (Households): Must reside in officially declared flood-affected regions. Must hold a valid connection and fall under a domestic consumer category. Those who already paid August 2025 bill will get a refund via credit adjustment. Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Users: Not fully waived under this package. Their August bill will be deferred and spread over 7 months. They’ll benefit from easing of cash flow rather than total forgiveness. Refund Mechanism & Adjustments: Refunds will not be given as cash; adjustments will appear in upcoming electricity bills. Excess amount will be credited to your account or offset against future usage. How the Relief Package Was Approved & Rolled Out: The Prime Minister directed DISCOs to halt collection of August 2025 bills in flood-hit areas. He also ordered that payments already made be adjusted in future bills. The relief plan was finalized post deliberations with domestic ministries and economic advisors. The relief plan was shaped in coordination with the International Monetary Fund to ensure macro stability. The government worked to manage sector losses so the power sector remains viable while supporting relief. Benefits, Risks & Challenges: Immediate financial relief for struggling households. Eases burden on flood-hit families so they can prioritize rebuilding. Provides breathing room to businesses via deferred payments. Helps stabilize the power sector by channeling funds via subsidy. Benefits, Risks & Challenges: Immediate financial relief for struggling households. Eases burden on flood-hit families so they can prioritize rebuilding. Provides breathing room to businesses via deferred payments. Helps stabilize the power sector by channeling funds via subsidy. Benefits, Risks & Challenges: Immediate financial relief for struggling households. Eases burden on flood-hit families so they can prioritize rebuilding. Provides breathing room to businesses via deferred payments. Helps stabilize the power sector by channeling funds via subsidy.