The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (, abbreviated as NEPRA) is responsible for regulating the electricity supply in Pakistan. It is also responsible for issuing licences for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, establishing and enforcing standards to ensure quality and safety of operation and supply of electric power to consumers; approving investment and power acquisition programs of utility companies; and determining tariffs for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. NEPRA was created when the Parliament of Pakistan passed the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997. Composition NEPRA consists of a chairman appointed by the Federal Government and four members from each of the four provinces of Pakistan. Rehmatullah Baloch representing the Province of Baluchistan Engr. Maqsood Anwar Khan the Member representing the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa The position for the member representing the Province of Punjab is currently vacant Rafique Ahmad Shaikh representing the Province of Sindh There is also a Vice-Chairman of the Authority, appointed from among the Members for a period of one year, by rotation. See also List of electric supply companies in Pakistan Electricity in Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Economy of Pakistan Pakistan Electric Power Company Water and Power Development Authority Alternative Energy Development Board K-Electric References External links National Electric Power Regulatory Authority - official website Regulatory authorities of Pakistan Electric power in Pakistan 1997 establishments in Pakistan Government agencies established in 1997 Electricity authorities