Govt has settled KE dispute, reduced circular debt: minister ISLAMABAD: The coalition government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Monday, claimed that it settled... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 09:42am
Markets PYMA chief opposes increase in electricity tariffs KARACHI: Sohail Nisar, Senior Vice Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has opposed the significant... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Opinion Exports collapsing under power sector burden The fundamental premise upon which the foundations of modern-day economics stand is that resources are finite and... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Opinion Energy transition: green dreams, brown realities The world energy landscape is transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables to address energy and environmental... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:47am
Business & Finance Increase in electricity tariffs: KATI chief seeks relief KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President, Faraz-ur-Rehmanm urged the government to... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:17am
Print 15 months: financial impact of power theft estimated at Rs500bn ISLAMABAD: The Power Division Tuesday informed National Assembly Standing Committee on Power that the financial... Updated 26 Jul, 2023 09:47am
BR Research Electricity generation stays depressed Pakistan’s national grid electricity generation in FY23 at 126 billion units stayed nearly 10 percent lower... Published 25 Jul, 2023 08:43am
Markets PBF concerned over massive hike in electricity base tariff KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has shown displeasure on a significant increase in the base tariff by Rs7.50... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Markets Solar industry reducing cost of electricity: PSA chief LAHORE: Chairman of Pakistan Solar Association PSA Amir Chaudhry said the industry was working diligently with... Published 22 Jul, 2023 06:06am
Editorials Power sector challenges EDITORIAL: The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has taken a rather sombre view of Pakistan’s structural issues in... Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:38am
Print Nepra approves positive adjustment of Rs1.90/unit for May ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved positive adjustment of Rs 1.90 per... Updated 21 Jul, 2023 09:27am
Print Electricity: govt hasn’t enhanced peak hours ISLAMABAD: The government has not enhanced peak hours for electricity consumers in the country as it is neither... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 11:25am
Print Base power tariff hike: PD yet to secure cabinet’s nod ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly not yet secured the federal cabinet’s nod for an increase in the base... Updated 18 Jul, 2023 09:38am
Print Country needs to diversify its energy mix: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said given the increasing energy requirements of the country; the government... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:26am
Markets Investment in renewable energy projects can help reduce power shortfall KARACHI Pakistan is currently experiencing the peak of summer, accompanied by the misery of prolonged power outages,... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Print Base power tariff hiked by Rs4.96 ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday increased base tariff of electricity by Rs 4.96 per unit from July 1,... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:30am
Print FCA for May: Rs1.45/unit positive adjustment in KE tariff approved ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved the positive adjustment of Rs1.45... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:08am
Print C-5 project: PAEC’s point of view ISLAMABAD: This is apropos a news report “$5bn Chashma-5 N-Plant to produce power at Rs 20 per unit: Country has... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 10:02am
Markets Iesco taking customer- friendly steps ISLAMABAD: A new sub-division, Gulzar-e-Quaid Rawalpindi, has been established by the IESCO management to facilitate... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Print $5bn Chashma-5 N-plant to produce power at Rs20 per unit: Country has swallowed a bitter pill? ISLAMABAD: The dollar-deficient Pakistan is said to have accepted a bitter pill of $ 5 billion Chashma-5 (C-5)... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:50am
Print Gas allocation policy: Industry seeks govt help to address ‘violation’ ISLAMABAD: Federal B, Area Association of Trade and Industry has sought the Finance Minister’s help to address the... Updated 09 Jul, 2023 04:16pm
Markets Installation of 200kV solar PV system inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Friday inaugurated the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Print Rs1.25/unit raise in Discos’ tariffs allowed ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved an average increase of Rs 1.25... Updated 05 Jul, 2023 08:54am
Markets FESCO vows to ensure uninterrupted power supply during holidays FAISALABAD: On the special directives of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Chief Executive Officer (CEO)... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
Editorials ‘Massive’ load-shedding, ‘inflated’ bills EDITORIAL: Summer never comes without the curse of load-shedding in this country, more in rural than urban areas, ... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
Markets India to cut daytime power tariffs, raise fees for night use NEW DELHI: India will cut tariffs for daytime power use but charge a premium when electricity demand peaks during ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Print NPCC submits Jul-Sep fuel requirements ISLAMABAD: National Power Control Centre (NPCC), the System Operator (SO) of power sector, has submitted fuel (RFO... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:23am
Pakistan Fesco holds online Katcheries to address complaints FAISALABAD: On the special directives of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), online Katcheries are being held... Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am
Business & Finance Iesco CEO to hold e-kachery ISLAMABAD: In order to address and promptly resolve consumer complaints regarding electricity, Chief Executive of... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces