power projects

Success in talks will ease some burden from consumers and government

High-level meeting, with representation from the federal govt, to sort out bottlenecks

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

Equity converted into ordinary and preference shares

Govt is paying millions of dollars in commitment charges on unutilised money

Project operators oppose the cost, saying security is government’s duty

Chinese companies and their partners are expected to spend around $15 billion over the next 15 years

K-P Power and Energy Department completes feasibility studies for five mega projects to generate 1,123MW power

CM says speedy work on three gas-based power projects with the capacity of 3,600MW is underway.

China Three Gorges is working on both projects costing around $2b

Work on vital projects slows down, their costs go up

Only 5,000MW out of 8,810MW will be available by next year.

His remarks came during trip to Majhoi in Azad Kashmir where he began field visits to review progress on mega projects

Prime minister directs power ministry to come up with reasons for delay

Will invite private sector to invest in new 100-250MW plants

Emphasises importance of transparency and efficiency

Govt refuses to give tax exemptions on these loans

Cheques given to landowners whose property was used to construct Thana grid station

Govt, sponsors and lenders sign agreement for 102MW project

Will come up with recommendations in two weeks

It was decided that 42,000 acres of land will be allotted for the project