powercrisis

After assuming charge, Ahmad Mukhtar suspends Rasool Khan Masood over ‘poor performance’ against loadshedding.

Sharif says it is shameful a population paying millions of rupees in taxes is deprived of electricity.

Says govt has brought country on brink of a meltdown.

The “revolution” may not punish the PPP and bring the PML-N to power. It may bring al Qaeda closer to ruling Pakistan.

Government has failed to outline a strategy to resolve problems: PTEA.

Criticises budget. Suggests recovering of Rs300 billion in pardoned loans to solve circular debt, energy crisis.

Punjab chief minister says he will continue wearing black ribbon till chains are not fastened around thieves' necks.

Acknowledges problems but says reforms not possible ‘right now’.

Prime minister holds meeting with PPIB, reviews ongoing electricity crisis in the country.

Governor criticises development NGOs for ignoring rural areas.

Mounting prices and taxes may force the industry to cease operations.

CM says Pakistan can’t progress on handouts.

Opposes increases in Gas Infrastructure Development Surcharge.

Chairman also underlined the need to devise an effective strategy to overcome energy shortage.

Gilani announced multibillion controversial projects-LED, mass transit system

Household satisfaction rating for services over the years.

Thar's value is more than the energy equivalent value of combined fuel reserves of both Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Secretary says massive tariff hikes will be made in next two months.

Gilani questions why provincial governments did not take steps for generating power.

Malik backs suggestion; cabinet endorses DCC decisions.

PML-N leader urges people to vote wisely.

Head of PTI’s policy and planning cell briefs media about steps that can be taken to deal with energy crisis.

‘Only around 10% of donors in Pakistan are voluntary’.

Minister vows end to ‘unannounced load-shedding’ within 24 hours.

‘Energy conference’ was little more than a waste of the government’s energy spent in talking about futile efforts.

Govt has put forward timid proposals that exist only for publicity and to cool tempers for a short period.

The energy conference generates plenty of political amity, but no real solutions.

The conference is being held in Lahore to seek remedies to tackle the ongoing energy crisis in country.

Punjab proposal to take control of DISCOs rejected by other federating units.

The so-called ‘power crisis’ is, in fact, a state of affairs growing out of 3 different areas where government failed.

Recommends that provincial funds be used to clear circular debt.

Urges crack down on electricity thieves.

Money to be used to pay power companies so they hike generation.

Cabinet committee unable to firm up solutions; will meet again today.

Power producers to be paid Rs600m per month under novel plan.

Official Wapda sources said that TBMs were imported from Germany at a cost of around Rs8 billion.

Party announces strategy on how it proposes to tackle the problem.

The party had previously joined hands with MQM to oppose similar hike.

Senators from opposition, allied parties lash out at government.

Additional supply to the national grid saved Rs40b, says annual report.

Project to generate R6 billion annually after completion.

Pakistan Railways, Senate, Punjab police, ISI among top defaulters.

Proposed grid could reduce the power shortage in both the countries in their long term usage, says Gilani.

Price hike not applicable to Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) customers.

Office timings from Monday to Thursday will be 8 am to 4 pm.

The premier also opens Dhan Galli Bridge which is named after him.

Over the longer run, however, the government needs to fundamentally reform the power sector.

Chief Minister says he was not consulted by the cabinet, K-P govt also reportedly unsure.

Extra day off and early market closures proposed.

Two off-days will be implem­ented from Octobe­r 15 if the CCI approv­es the decisi­on.