powercrisis

Chief justice says Rs40b subsidy mainly benefitting electricity thieves.

The solar lamps, which cost Rs250 million, are given to students who excelled in examinations.

In the absence of viable alternatives, this is the only option.

Majority of CNG stations in the city are closed, but the people are still not getting gas at their houses, says Ali.

Reports nominal decrease in business confidence, higher redundancies.

AJK can generate 8,100mw against its demand of 400mw.

Current parliament will be our first ever to serve out its term under a democratically elected president.

Say pre-election ban on new arms licences has hurt their businesses.

Party leaders say suicides on the rise in the province.

The protesters said they could neither cook food properly, nor use the gas heaters.

Seeks explanation on prolonged gas outages.

Members of upper house say they have not been informed about what would be discussed.

Villagers blame authorities for inadequate irrigation water, say they keep praying for rain.

Protesters carrying placards chanted slogans against the management of SNGPL and Wapda.

Public transport absent on roads in all major cities of Sindh; petrol pumps, CNG stations remain closed.

The protesters blocked the road by burning tyres and wood.

Party leaders recall Imam as a champion of the residents of Orangi.

Islamabad will pay dues to Iranian construction firm in Pakistan on behalf of Tehran.

Owners of 2-stroke rickshaws warn of daily protests if ban not lifted.

Unscheduled power outages cripple industrial units, force workers out of jobs.

Political leaders unhappy with Tahirul Qadri’s long march.

Residents of Saidu Sharif and Landaykas blame govt for failing to meet their demands.

The minister says 106MW ready for commercial operation while 150MW wind projects are under construction.

CNG to be suspended for six days, filling stations run out of petrol.

PSO fears oil reserves may dry up if imports are not stepped up.

Supply will improve as soon as canals are opened after de-silting.

Political wrangling has stalled several power projects, effectively crippling the country.

Tank Grid Station chief says 85% of villagers have not paid their bills for an entire decade.

2012 belongs to talented musicians from K-P, while the rest come from either Coke Studio or YouTube fame.

Upset by the energy crisis in Pakistan, MIT graduate Nida R. Farid has returned home to contribute.

Gives government till December 27 to resolve energy crisis.

The affluent whether Muslims or Christians, just don’t care: Amin Gulzar.

“The country is in one piece due to democracy. Without democracy, Pakistan will face tougher challenges,” says...

Says it will provide gas from other sources for utilities to make up for the shortfall.

Says Washington is committed to working with Islamabad.

More rains, further drop in temperature expected.

Utility hands over electricity distribution, bill collection responsibility to private contractor.

Power ministry supervising affairs of power firms without heads.

Say some areas area they are facing 20 hours of loadshedding.

Says rough estimate suggests figure could reach up to Rs10-12b.

Mangala Dam Raising Project, Satpara, Gomal Zam and Darawat Dams would be completed during the current fiscal year.

Hailing from modest beginnings, Rafiullah has a success story to tell.

Malik says that power was off for 18 hours every day, disrupting businesses and schools.

Suggests making gas theft a non-bailable offence with 10-year prison sentence.

Private schools body hints at challenging decision in court if needed.

Police say explosion caused by gas leakage, not a terrorism attempt.

Multanites are facing seven to eight hours loadshedding every day.

It is a crisis in the making that will dwarf the current power scenario.

Participants say international quarters are interested in party’s regional policies.

Consumer court takes up case over Rawalpindi’s supply woes.