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When defence deals are diplomatic deals
Less diplomacy and more muscle and militarism is the norm in global affairs today
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Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power
Rightwing nationalist premier projects himself as saviour of Hungary’s Christian culture against Muslim migration
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Power to the people: electricity finally reaches Indian landmark
Local officials hope tourists will visit the island's famed fifth century caves
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Power sector transformation — reality or myth?
The sector’s outlook, albeit better than when this government took over, remains gloomy
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Tens of millions in northern Brazil hit by massive power outage
Blackout occures due to the failure of a transmission line near the massive Belo Monte hydroelectric station
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Social change and power
Only the newly empowered middle, urban classes can perhaps challenge the dynastic politics of Pakistan
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Xi Jinping acquires more power
Xi Jinping can serve in the position he currently occupies until he dies
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Businessmen call for reducing power-sector losses
'In Pakistan, losses amounted to more than 17% of total production'
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Textile industry demands withdrawal of power surcharge
Also calls for setting uniform gas tariff for industries across country
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AEDB to tap Balochistan’s wind energy potential
Will conduct resource assessment study in association with the province
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Govt efforts will address ‘people’s woes’
State minister for water and power says 8,000mw have been added to the national grid
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New energy policy ‘in final stages’
Minister Awais Leghari claims full participation of provinces
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Consumers shocked by high power bills
Demands against Pesco authorities to take notice of the alleged wrong meter-readings
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Gas and power for remote Haripur areas soon
Government has launched projects worth Rs41 billion in the district
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China to keep providing assistance to Pakistan’s power sector
Power Division decides to meet all CPEC investors individually to boost cooperation
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Energy ministry seeks provinces’ help in tackling power theft
Officials of distribution firms suspended for violation of load-shedding schedule
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National Grid: 2,450MW to be added by Feb 2018
RLNG-based 1,330 MW Haveli Bahadur Shah Power plant would be completed at cost of Rs86 billion
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To placate provinces, govt to make power distribution data public
Minister insists move will ensure transparency, reveal accurate information
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Power Division officials oppose K-Electric’s tariff review demand
Say such requests can be considered only in larger public interest
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Dense smog almost caused power breakdown in parts of Punjab
The national transmission and distribution system avert a cascade after 11 NTDC circuits and grid stations tripped
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Balochistan to install 30,000 solar-run tube wells
Will undertake feasibility studies along with the centre in next one month
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PAC grills energy officials about inefficiencies
Warns making system losses part of circular debt, rather than overburden consumers
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Govt plans to offer reward for completing power, gas supply projects before polls
ECC will consider the reward proposal in its meeting on Monday
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Minister inaugurates 220kv grid station in Gujrat
'Power projects of over 10,000MW capacity are being completed on fast track basis'
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Chinese approve $1.5-billion financing for Hubco’s project
Consortium signed documents on Tuesday; financial close set for Dec
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FESCO issues shutdown notice
Due to necessary repair, maintenance, expansion of electricity lines
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Comprehensive National Power
The globalisation process has turned the world into an increasingly interdependent entity
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K-P, Punjab seek Centre’s nod to sell power at higher tariff
Khattak says K-P is supplying electricity to national grid at the lowest tariff
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Tariff decision puts ongoing, future projects at risk: K-Electric
Says new multi-year tariff is against expectation, will review investment plans
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NEPRA increases K-Electric’s tariff, but the company isn’t pleased
Regulator set the tariff at Rs12.77 per unit compared to power utility’s demand for Rs15.57
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Parts of Karachi facing load-shedding of upto 12 hours
A surge in the temperature for the past two days has led to an increased demand for, use of electricity
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Punjab backs K-P’s protest over Rs4b deduction in power bills
Province terms the move by PESCO constitutional violation
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‘Balochistan farmers owe Rs150b in electricity bills’
State minister says 11,514MW to be added to the system by June 2018
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'Pakistan to have surplus power from November'
Load-shedding will come to an end with the start of new plants
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Defence ministry clears sale of K-Electric to Chinese firm
New buyer has to ensure uninterrupted supply to key defence installations as part of the security clearance
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APBF flays NEPRA for hike in power tariff
The Discos were also demanding a hike of Rs225 billion as additional revenue on account of higher losses
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LCCI flays hike in electricity, gas tariffs
Accuses govt of writing off dues of defaulters, urges reduction in system losses
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Germany’s KfW to continue to fund water, power projects in Pakistan
Is already financing four water and hydroelectric power projects
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Coal-fired: PAEC seeks licence for 50MW power plant
Total installed capacity of the plant will be 50MW and two units of 25MW each will be installed
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Hurricane Irma more destructive than World War II bombs, say experts
Almost every building in Barbuda faced damage after core of hurricane tore almost directly across island
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Democracy, governance and citizens
The question is why democratic governments with public trust and faith in them would remain indifferent
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Minister for swift completion of projects
Says they have identified constraints, are going for system upgrade
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Price adjustment: NEPRA cuts power tariff by Rs1.7 per unit
The cut is expected to provide customers relief worth around Rs20b
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Renewables gaining increasing attention
Nuclear, bio-energy, wind and solar sources can tackle dominance of fossil fuels
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Hydroelectric power: K-P says work on energy projects in full swing
Rs15.3b budget approved for Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation
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Maltiltan Power Project: Pack up and go, locals tell contractors
Construction work on plant suspended for four days due to protests
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Sargodha to get two new grid stations
Additional Deputy Collector General (ADCG) directed to mark land for grid stations
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Iesco notice: Power suspension
The power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended
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School management committees: NA panel approves toothless bill
SMCs will hold regular elections, but will not have oversight over admissions process.
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In power-short Pakistan, switch to solar power hit by rumours
Utility company employees were bent on discouraging wide-scale adoption of solar energy to safeguard their jobs