The Pakistani government’s recent decision to transition from net metering to gross metering has sent shockwaves through the solar energy sector. This policy shift, which slashes the buyback rate for surplus solar electricity from Rs 27 to Rs 10 per unit, is being framed as a necessary recalibration to balance the grid’s financial burden. However, a closer look reveals that this move disproportionately harms solar consumers while benefiting traditional energy stakeholders.









































