Coal

Owners complain of inadequate wages, forced labor, hefty fines imposed by Motorway Police on coal-carrying trucks

Shehbaz says Chinese workers' security a priority

PM says move will save $800m; okays WACOG resulting in 41% gas price hike

CPPA-G Specialist Asadullah pointed out that energy access and affordability are the leading challenges in the country

Scientists have initiated demonstrations at industrial-scale to create protein using methanol derived from coal

Revelations emerge at public hearing sparking concerns over quality, transparency

Introducing digital reforms in government departments to ease processes for elected representatives, says Dagha

Says it will cease activities unless dues of $50m are settled by Sept 10, 2023

It comes for second consecutive year due to shortage of trains

ThalNova and TEL collectively will provide 660MW of electricity

Cement sector, which depends on imported coal, can be a sizable market for Thar coal

May seize power generation if parts, equipment stuck at ports not released

Will take Thar’s coal contribution to power generation up to 3,000MW

Envoy says Kyrgyzstan exported 3,000 tonnes of coal to Pakistan this year

High gas prices, supply disruptions lead some countries to turn to cheaper coal

New body will deal with coal imports for power production

CM terms project 'game changer' in Pakistan's commerce, anticipates billions to be saved in foreign exchange

Prices of bricks skyrocket amidst decline in production

People welcome setting up of facility since it will provide employment opportunities

Impression by Afghan media that Pakistan was robbing Afghanistan of its natural resources is an absolute fantasy

PM has been warned to immediately arrange Rs100b to avert crisis

Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah felicitates nation over the substantial discovery in Thar Coal Field Block 1

Residents of rural Islamabad resort to expensive alternatives to heat up stoves during colder months

Part of the team of 29 miners who were trapped after mine flooded leading to power outages

'Only 90 of 285 coal mining companies have permits'

Late Friday night, govt negotiators managed to persuade Hazaras to call off sit in, bury coal miners

Bilawal, Maryam visit bereaved community to express solidarity, urge PM to accept the demand

Actor mourns slain coal miners who were attacked, murdered and filmed by militants

Assures efforts are under way to improve security situation in the province

LEAs, labour dept have failed to protect workers, say rights activists

Assailants abducted miners and took them to nearby hills in remote area of Bolan district

The dead were among 24 people trapped underground by excessive levels of carbon monoxide gas

New policy targets 20% share of renewables in power mix by 2025

'Coal-mining harmful for humans & environment,' say activists and call for renewable energy in online rally

Pakistan can generate 100,000MW for several decades from Thar coal

Residents, activists claim first water supply scheme involved corruption, delays

CREA study highlights potential 'alarming levels' of toxic depositions in the desert region

When countries world over are reducing coal use, why is it that Pakistan is increasing its reliance on coal energy?

Hastens to add that it will take some time, asks people of Thar to exercise patience

It comes due to addition of two coal-based power plants to system

Around 87% of Tharis lives under the poverty line; nearly 500 children die annually due to malnutrition

CM invites Chinese investment in a variety of projects, ranging from agriculture to power production

Project of 1,320MW is being developed under CPEC programme

Thar-coal mining and its associated mega power projects are causing air pollution, forcing people to migrate

Army officer says at least 30 died

Campaigners will travel through different districts of Sindh during the second phase

Asian countries must set more ambitious goals to contribute to global efforts to curb climate change, says UN

While funding for green projects is easily available from various sources, Pakistan is not willing to pursue it

Pakistan remains wedded to coal power for reasons that have little to do with economics

Provincial authorities deny move as union leader says mines encroached after cancellation of lease