electricity

Sindh agricultural minister claims electricity has only been provided to 756 villages in Sindh in last 14 months

Puts off proceedings on request of CPPA-G that is working on new cost mechanism

Report forecasts annual capacity payments may surge to Rs1,466b in 2025

'198,000 workers provided more than 290m units in a year'

Power shutdown in area contributed to water shortage, forcing tourists to return home

Sindh High Court directs federal and provincial governments to submit replies in the matter

Residents of different districts complain about low-gas pressure, power outages

Company will receive additional Rs106 billion under quarterly tariff adjustments

NEPRA allows price hike under fuel cost adjustment for October

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

Sindh govt maintains it’s the Centre, KMC and DMCs who owe dues to the power utility company

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

Projects have so far been awarded under cost-plus tariff formula

Thousands of villages in the province still yearn for electrification as the country enters a new decade

Insists stakeholders should be taken on board before framing any policy

Says new investment in jeopardy after increase in power tariff

NEPRA reserves ruling on first-quarter tariff adjustment

Mandviwalla tells IESCO to follow policy instead of piling up dues

Power minister says 8,000MW cheap renewable energy will be added to system by 2025

CEO terms electricity a prerequisite for economic activity

Despite excess electricity, transmission firm posted Rs2.5b loss in FY18

Informs court that its poles and connections are up to the mark

Power distribution companies will recover Rs24b from consumers in December bills

At least 8,000 schools will be converted to solar energy by the end of this year

Both the victim's legs were burnt due to the electric current and had to be amputated

Nearly 90,000 people were ordered to flee their homes in Sonoma County

Tens of thousands of residents near Santa Clarita fled their homes as the so-called Tick Fire scorched 4,300 acres

Such thefts result in losses of millions of rupees to oil, gas and electricity companies

Fire started on the truck and the driver dumped the trash in an effort to save the vehicle

People are unable to access water and medical supplies

Local industries will receive electricity through Pehur Hydel Power Plant

Nepra report reveals no concrete steps taken to avert electrocution incidents

Negligence from Qesco staff will not be tolerated: Rind

Benefit passed on to end-consumers on account of fuel cost adjustment

In around 20 years, 120 new power projects will be developed

If consumption in winter increases, power cost can come down

Residents are deprived of water for the past three weeks

40.33% electricity was generated from water in the month of August

Price raised by 83 paisa per unit for consumers of more than 300 units a month

Makes public announcement for fifth time in three years to acquire majority shares

At least 575 incidents occurred in commercial areas

Power firms seek additional revenue under quarterly tariff adjustment

Power utility denies extending time for bidder to submit documents in line with rules

PTI MNA wants to start protest movement against PPP govt over water scarcity issue

One person dies and two others sustain injuries

Police claimed to have arrested 15 persons on Friday over electricity theft

RTO writes letter to FESCO to look into the matter in detail

PM for easing investment in power sector

Fears grow corrupt officers of these companies may harass honest consumers

They are likely to be allowed to make arrests without warrant