Pakistan's government has ended the existing net-metering system for solar power producers and replaced it with a net-billing system. Now, solar users who send electricity to the grid will get Rs11 per unit instead of Rs26. This rate matches the average price the government pays for buying electricity from power plants. The change aims to fix technical and financial issues caused by rapid growth in solar energy use, especially to balance electricity demand and help power companies recover costs fairly. Currently, about 6 gigawatts of solar power in Pakistan is connected to the grid, mostly used by wealthier households and businesses. Another 27 gigawatts are off-grid. The former lower electricity bills for solar users but created problems for non-solar users who face higher rates to cover power company costs. Under net billing, solar users will pay two electricity bills: one for power taken from the grid and another for power sent back. The power sold back now earns them a lower price, helping power companies stabilize revenues and spread fixed costs evenly. However, some new rules limit how big solar systems can be, which might stop users from planning for future electric needs like cooking or vehicle charging. Also, paying the same price regardless of export time means solar users might still send out most electricity midday, when the grid is less stressed, missing chances to balance demand better. This change makes solar projects less profitable and could push households to focus on using their own power, relying less on the grid. That might weaken the grid's financial health further. Also, since richer people can afford solar more, the new rules might slow solar adoption among lower-income groups. Experts say net billing can work well if paired with smart pricing to encourage using power at the right times and fair cost recovery. Pakistan needs a modern tariff system to keep the grid stable and fair for all, not just solar users or wealthy consumers.