power

Minister says 2,000MW cheap power from Thar coal will be added to grid by June 2023

NEPRA says it’s facing hurdles to competitive market mechanism

New body will deal with coal imports for power production

3 people trapped in plane uninjured, says official with local fire and rescue service

Emergence of cheaper sources like solar and wind has diluted hydro’s attractiveness

Tariff drops Rs9.02 per unit on low demand, use of cheaper generation plant

Khurram benefit is according to job agreement

Minister says govt will eliminate electricity theft, not pass on its impact to people

NEPRA finds financial impact of Rs32m due to Economic Merit Order violation

NEPRA chief asks energy firms to form emergency response teams

They will strengthen transmission network, improve power quality

PTI’s Asia Azeem sworn in as MNA on Mazari’s seat

Consumers to face exorbitant power bills

Gorbachev came into power in 1987, and by 1989 he had realised that Russia was fighting a losing war in Afghanistan

Karachi may get relief of Rs4.10 per unit on account of FPA

In Pakistan’s context, power is applied negatively for maximising one’s authority and wealth

The problem of lies and false narratives has been compounded in the present era of technology

Power minister says PM Shehbaz will unveil comprehensive policy on August 1

Punjab govt will pay bills of up to 100 units, announces CM

Rawalpindi Cantonment Board issues notices to make recoveries retrospectively

Duration of electricity cuts in different parts of country up to 12 hours

Total capacity reached 41,557MW with slight drop in hydel share

Residents urge officials concerned to supply water through bowsers

NEPRA’s decision comes on account of fuel cost adjustment in December last year

Reservations about deemed duty collection delayed clear go-ahead

Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board also discusses scaling back grants

Rises 7% on back of pickup in economic activity, industrial power package

Will review any relationship, however, if they behave in a way that is seriously against human rights

After jacking up petroleum prices twice in a month

A staggering 12m people living in vulnerable informal settlements contribute to about 35% of the total economy

Increase comes on back of expansion in industrial outputs

Energy minister says shortfall due to maintenance work at Tarbela

Tarin supports proposal to give subsidised energy to five export sectors

Ultimate loser of wishy-washy decision-making will be Karachi

Agreement comes at a time when economic sanctions from US withered Iran’s economic activities

Governance has become a sporting game with winners and losers

Protestors urge govt to supply power to agricultural feeders

How the late actor influenced an entire generation of Pakistani women

People of Karachi should not have any problem in the coming summer months, says NEPRA Chairman Tauseef Farooqi

Calls for restraining distribution companies from disconnecting supply in area over non-payment by few

Chinese waste recycling model getting support

NEPRA reserves judgement on petition seeking to apply uniform tariff

Scheme is expected to steer green revolution in steel sector

Says final draft of National Electricity Policy 2021 ignores its recommendations

Demands the immediate release of all those detained in raids across the country

Leader Suu Kyi and other figures in the ruling party detained after days of escalating tension with the military

Influential lobby places members on board of distribution firms against merit

The country is set to have as much as 50% extra electricity by 2023

Under this system, consumer has choice of procuring or generating his own electricity

Reforms should be reviewed to see whether they will address challenges or aggravate them