ISLAMABAD: New figures have revealed that electricity consumers in Pakistan have paid more than Rs19 trillion in taxes over the past three years through various distribution companies. According to the data, distribution companies (DISCOs) collected Rs507 billion in taxes from consumers during 2022–23. In 2023–24, the amount rose significantly, with DISCOs collecting Rs 698 billion under various tax heads. In the most recent year, electricity co…
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