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Govt plans to generate 1,500MW through this source by next year.

China announced aid of eight million yuan (over Rs110 million) for LEAs.

LCCI strongly criticised the move to jack up power tariff by 38% (Rs3.06 per unit).

With some of the lowest rates in the region, demand is catching up on supply.

Businessmen are prepared to withstand loss of US and IMF umbrella, though lack of government action disillusions them.

Zardari directs Sindh govt to contribute land to projects.

US' opposition to the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project is deeply disappointing, though not surprising.

Islamabad presses Washington to grant civilian nuclear deal.

Former finance minister says retailers pay only Rs75m in taxes.

Speakers at a seminar stress investment in a mix of energy sources.

Power companies charge lower rates for larger companies than smaller ones.

Former SSGC general manager talks about possible solution to energy crisis.

Pakistani officials’ lack of coordination leads Americans to ask for ‘strategically important’ projects.

PML-N MPAs accuse channels of misreporting, malicious intent.

Even in disaster, there appears to be no end to the discrimination we have become accustomed to as a part of life.

PEPCO owes independent power producers Rs45.95b .

Shortfall in the country on Monday jumped to 3,904 megawatts (MW) from 3,184MW,

Prospects for further flood damage would put Pakistan's government under immense pressure.

Gilgit-Baltistan recovers only 13 per cent of electricity dues.

Imagined foreign enemies conspiring against us displaces focus from corrupt ruling groups, to external enemies.

Subsidised water tariff for bulk consumers withdrawn.

Committee formed to suggest laws to appoint one chancellor per university.

Meets PM today but without a final set of recommendations.

Loadshedding started at 4am on Sunday and continued till 2am on Monday.

Delegation from Tehran expected to offer expanded economic collaboration with Islamabad.

SBP asked to coordinate with finance ministry for leasing facilities.

Shortfall to reach around 3,500MW as Mangla output falls, says Pepco.

Ministry of Finance chose to sit on Letter of Credit for a year, despite urgency of Pakistan’s power requirements.

The finance minister’s race to fix the energy crisis before the populists notice.

Let’s talk about unsung scientists who work and slog in an effort to expand the boundaries of science and invention.

minister said tube wells were closed due to low voltages, which create scarcity of water in the city.

ADB proposes creating special mechanism to swap liabilities for cash.

The total power generation was recorded as 14,716MW against the demand of 18,511MW during the last 24 hours.

Centre, provinces owe Pepco Rs142b.

Gas supply to fertiliser sector to remain suspended for 20 days.

ECC approves framework for signing 10-year operational and maintenance contracts with the private sector.

The government must quickly privatise all thermal power plants and power distribution companies.

PM said Pakistan has raised water dispute with India at every international forum.

Foreigners sell $5.6m worth of shares.

PM reaffirms commitment to Two-Nation Ideology

The money is to be paid to PSO, independent power producers to begin clearing circular debt.

Finance minister updates Gilani on progress during the first month of the fiscal year.

Several manufacturers are moving to Dhaka on the promise of better power supply, lower tariffs.

Hazare was arrested for defying a protest ban, however he was soon offered a release minus the fast, which he refused.

Citizens irked by prolonged outages at Iftar and Sehar.

proposals were presented including conversion of outstanding circular debt into long-term PIBs

‘Unstable security, militant insurgency and power cuts put off investors’.

KSE-100 benchmark index loses 96 points.

Federal government sets September 10 deadline for provinces to pay their outstanding electricity bills.

Petroleum minister proposes charging levy of Rs5 per kg on CNG and LPG.