Power sector

Beryl makes landfall near coastal town of Matagorda, Texas with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (129 kph)

Pakistan narrowly averted a default last summer thanks to a short-term IMF bailout of $3 billion

Electricity theft, less recoveries cause huge loss; govt to study different models

Chinese companies presented their expertise in power transmission, agreed to meet with Pakistani power sector

Monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) is a big hole in the power sector

Private sector’s expertise, capital should be utilised to reform banks and power sector

CPPA-G urges solar tax for residential and commercial users, Rs2,000 per kilowatt

Experts agree privatisation can have snowball effect, incentivise more investors

Minister urges privatisation of struggling DISCOs, unveils plan to combat theft

DISCOs want to recover amount on account of capacity charges, T&D losses

Govt wants modernisation of law in line with new realities in power sector

Rabbani says decision a violation of fundamental rights as enshrined in Constitution

Despite price hikes, power and gas sectors cross Rs2.7tr, Rs3tr respectively

Say without power price rationalisation economy will deteriorate further

The system enables citizens to earn money by selling extra electricity to Discos

Emphasise need to reduce cost of electricity production, revise tariff structure

Say it is crucial for decision-making, including impending privatisation of DISCOs

IMF review signals delays in energy deals, debt reduction measures

In Pakistan, problems in one sector can lead to circular debt in another

Experts discuss underlying reasons for high cost of electricity in Pakistan

Decentralise distributed generation instead of using grid extensions for electrification

Money is there to pay in local currency but foreign exchange is missing

Experts say out-of-the-box thinking required to escape energy dependency

Regrets that 'incompetent' government of the PTI had halted energy projects, caused losses to the power sector

CPPA-G criticises capacity expansion plan due to its negative impact on tariff

With immense hydroelectric potential. the country has been relying only on thermal sources instead

Previous government had somehow planted "landmines" in foundation of the economy

Says previous government did not introduce any new technology to improve distribution system

PAC informed debt rose by Rs1,139b, during the current govt’s tenure; to top Rs 2,300b

Politicians, K-Electric, SSGC in blame game over gas shortages, power outages

Power utility cites low gas pressure for outages in Karachi, SSGC says it informed about low supplies earlier

K-P CM Mahmood directs to take up proposal with Pesco

CEO says no load-shedding for feeders where there is 80% recovery of bills

PM Imran chairs meeting on power sector reforms, says govt working on making the subsidy system transparent

Karachiites remain powerless before KE’s whims despite assurances otherwise

Enent insists it can cut carbon emissions by 18,000 tons per year

NEPRA raising questions over KE performance while reviewing investment plan

Lender calls for measures to reduce circular debt and power losses

Directs the petitioner to approach Nepra

DISCOs of Punjab put agreement on board agenda

Study highlights five major challenges plaguing Pakistan’s energy sector

CM Usman Buzdar says Punjab’s energy needs more than others

Allows signing of power purchase agreement for up to 450 megawatts

KCCI chief says industries have just begun to recover from Covid-19 shock

600 transformers of 10KVA, 630 of 15KVA and 1400 of 50KVA will be purchased

Three days after rain, Clifton, DHA remain flooded, deprived of electricity

Ramps up power generation on expensive fuels to meet growing energy demand

Project aimed at improving voltage profile in Lahore

CM Mahmood Khan to raise the unannounced load-shedding issue with Minister Omar Ayub

HESCO says power outages may become difficult to control during Muharram