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Power challenges: 8,000-10,000MW to be added, says Sher Ali
Minister of state says electricity will be injected by March 2018
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Essential: LCCI lays stress on Kalabagh Dam’s completion
Chief asserts reservoir required to generate cheaper electricity
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ADB expresses interest in funding upgrades for Pakistan's power distribution system
The bank says it is ready to help arrange finances for Pakistan Disaster Management Fund
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Dasu Hydropower Dam to be completed by 2020, NA told
Mangla Power Station's power generation capacity to be increased from 1,000 to 1,310 MW
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Funds for power sector: Foreign assistance utilised at slow pace, only 23% used
Ministries dealing with energy issues blamed for the low disbursement
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Govt to outsource security of energy installations, oil logistics
May also hand over operation of power generation companies
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Power woes: No load-shedding on Eid, promises K-Electric
Residents continue to protest unannounced power breakdowns in different areas
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Kick-start the economy
Best way to kick-start economy is to invest in projects producing the commodity in greatest demand: electricity.
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Electricity theft: FIA, LESCO uncover remote controlled theft mechanism
Owner of hotel arrested on charges of electricity theft from Gulberg, Lahore.
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Details of Rs480 billion circular debt pay-off released
Rs23 billion worth of debt still needs to be paid.
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Power cuts during sehri, iftari hours continue to dampen spirits
On Friday night, Karimabad residents took to the streets to protest against prolonged outages.
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Mepco crackdown: Policeman killed in power theft raid
300 illegal electricity connections discovered.
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To the rescue: Govt vows to fix ailing power sector in three years
Energy policy will be country’s boldest attempt to solve energy crisis, says new energy minister .
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FIA awarded special powers to prosecute electricity thieves
Provincial task forces set up to keep a check on electricity theft.
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New power minister plans to shift energy mix in 3 'pain' filled years
Khwaja Asif intends to reduce expensive fuel imports and shift to hydropower, eliminating loadshedding in 3 years.
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Setting the game plan: Govt okays power projects totalling 3,511MW
Two nuclear power plants to be built in Karachi with Chinese assistance.
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With Chinese assistance: ECNEC set to approve three nuclear power plants
Neelum Jhelum power project will also be considered for approval, despite higher cost.
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Resolving the energy crisis
We applaud effort, but we would encourage government to take a little more time to study the long-term implications.
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Load-shedding, low output and livid designers
A look at how our designers are faring in this hot mess of a situation.
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High level huddle in Islamabad deliberates over power crisis
Nawaz wants plans for importing electricity from neighbouring countries by June 20.
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India willing to export electricity to Pakistan
Sources say it will only take a few months to build the transmission line, for power to start flowing.
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First of its kind: Allied Bank inaugurates solar-powered branch
The branch is located at Jhang Road, Faisalabad.
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Bleeding dry: Power theft eats up Rs40 billion every year
Ministry asked to take steps to recover unpaid bills.
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Engro suggests creation of single energy ministry
Lays out solutions to energy woes in a comprehensive report.
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Energy crisis: Govt refuses to give timeframe to end outages
Govt prepares long- and short-term plans to end load-shedding.
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Economic gain over ideology
Our national interest of rebuilding the economy must precede all other imperatives.
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EPZA, KESC to build power plant in Karachi
Facility will ensure continuous power supply to the export zone in the city.
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As power shortfall increases, so do outages
Ministry of Water and Power fails to implement its plan for equal electricity loadshedding across Pakistan.
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Power outages: Transporters, traders stage strike
Major highways linking province to the rest of the country blocked.
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Power crisis doesn't let me sleep at night: Nawaz
Nawaz urges the nation to be patient and not expect miracles overnight.
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Power protests: Supreme Court inquires into distribution of electricity
PEPCO, NTDC involved in cases pertaining to acute shortage of power in the country.
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Survey: Most citizens report over 10 hours of load-shedding
Online survey reveals electricity crisis worst in Punjab.
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Power play: Nawaz sets energy plan in motion
PML-N leadership meet CEOs of power companies, looking for new management of state-owned firms.
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Some respite: KESC says there will be no ‘extra’ power cuts
Power utility assured Governor Sindh that there would be no additional load-shedding in Karachi after midnight.
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Sindh's gas share being stolen: MQM
Says the dispute between KESC and SSGC could be resolved through better financial management.
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Fixing power crisis: Caretaker government orders release of Rs10b
Experts warn there could be even longer power outages in the near future unless the government acts.
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Where is my electricity? Gone with the Guddu Thermal Power Station collapse
Power supply to most cities and towns of Upper Sindh, Balochistan and parts of Punjab disrupted.
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Augmenting misery: At the peak of summer, power outages worsen water shortage
CDA chief says situation to improve in two, three days.
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Mass misery: No respite – IESCO as helpless as citizens
Chronic power outages halt routine life in Rawalpindi.
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Mass agitation: Protests against power outages
urewala police said a case had been registered against 34 nominated and 200 unidentified protesters.
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YDA General Council: Doctors to discuss load shedding
The meeting will be held on Sunday to discuss the situation at public hospitals.
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May misery: Load shedding and heat spell continue
Supply falls below half of demand, outages of up to 20 hours a day.
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Party meeting: PML-Q demands probe into rigging allegations
Will join the opposition at the Centre and in all provinces.
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Circular debt: Power sector liabilities may cross Rs1 trillion by 2014
Incoming govt faces a series of tough choices in order to resolve the energy crisis.
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Dark ages: The heat is on, the power is off
When a record heat wave comes amidst a record power crisis, the result is misery.
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Hospital waste: No electricity, no incineration
The generators cannot supply even all operation theatres.
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Unending load-shedding: Senate panel recommends end to exemptions for elite
Committee on water and power says even Presidency, PM House should face power cuts.
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Pakistan should consider IMF deal after reforms in place: Sartaj Aziz
Former finance minister says at this point IMF will push conditions which would not let Pakistan grow.
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US ambassador, Indian high commissioner meet Nawaz
Nawaz had earlier met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
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The dark ages: Water & power minister blasts finance ministry
Says energy crisis could be solved in 30 months approved amount is disbursed.