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Energy crisis: Long power outages to continue this summer
Ambitious 4-point plan would only serve to reduce load-shedding
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Power projects: Security to foreign workers, cost to consumers
0.5% cost of energy projects to be earmarked for security agencies.
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Prompt payments: Finance ministry to release money for LNG imports
Will directly credit amount to PSO accounts from power subsidy.
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Economic corridor: Hydroelectric power projects come last in priority list
Instead of cheaper option, government opts to complete thermal plants first.
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Energy trade: Nepra signals approval for Iran power import
Regulator has no plan on how to avoid US sanctions against Iranian utility company
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OGRA member oil: Bureaucracy active to hire person of its choice
Hiring criteria changed in advertisement published for the slot.
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Electricity production: To avoid inefficiency cost, govt will privatise LNG-based plants
Power ministry asked to establish project ownership and investment structure.
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Anti-money laundering: Cabinet approves pacts with Iran
Agreements were signed in May 2014
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Incentive: Old, new gas fields alike; higher price may be offered
New policy gives $6 per unit compared to earlier $1.5-$4.
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Chinese president’s visit: Islamabad, Beijing may shake hands over electricity import
Pakistan to receive 3,000MW; deal might be signed during Chinese president’s visit.
