Punjab govt wants Discos to do away with illegitimate adjustments ISLAMABAD: The government of Punjab has urged federal government to instruct Punjab-based power Distribution... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Print Non-payment of dues: Power Div warns KE of stern action ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has warned Karachi Electric (KE) to clear payment against additional supply from the... Updated 11 Apr, 2022 10:50am
Print MoF not ready to release funds: Ministry unable to pay off over Rs50bn PPOD liabilities ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Communication is reportedly in a very awkward position with respect to the payment of... Updated 10 Apr, 2022 10:14am
Editorials Power load-shedding in Ramazan EDITORIAL: When it rains, it pours. On top of all its troubles the government is also going to take plenty of heat... Published 07 Apr, 2022 05:15am
Markets Nepra expresses its surprise over ‘forced’ load-shedding ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday expressed its surprise over 12-hour... Published 01 Apr, 2022 05:41am
Markets ‘No immediate clearance of backlog of 650,000 connections is possible’: Lesco LAHORE: No immediate clearance of a backlog of 650,000 pending applications for new connections is possible because... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Print Rs100bn financial support: ECC refuses to entertain PD’s proposal Finance Division had earlier shared information about severe financial constraints Updated 26 Mar, 2022 06:30pm
Print Govt, ADB discuss energy programme, reforms ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar held a meeting with Shixin Chen, Vice President (operations) for... Updated 17 Mar, 2022 09:44am
Print Discos, KE: Nepra approves hike in base tariffs ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved increase in base tariffs of power... Updated 11 Mar, 2022 10:00am
Print FCA for Jan 2022: Discos allowed hike of Rs5.95 per unit ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased electricity tariff of Distribution... Updated 11 Mar, 2022 09:57am
Opinion Enhanced exports: the only solution — II Building the economy necessitates identifying gaps, devising effective policies and working towards consistent... Published 09 Mar, 2022 06:44am
Print NTDC seeks PD’s support for restoration of sales tax exemption ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has sought support from the Power Division to restore... Updated 06 Mar, 2022 10:13am
Editorials Circular debt continues to snowball EDITORIAL: Once again the circular debt (CD) returns to the headlines and the government is as blank as ever about... Updated 05 Mar, 2022 11:44am
Markets FCA for Jan 2022: Nepra allows passing additional burden of Rs50bn on to Discos’ consumers ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday gave its consent to pass on additional... Updated 01 Mar, 2022 10:00am
Opinion The rudderless energy sector The country’s print media this week brought to surface the prevailing state of affairs in the energy sector of the... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Business & Finance ‘Flawed’ data of Discos, CPPA-G: Nepra fails to determine financial impact of Q1 adjustment ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday failed to determine financial impact of... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Markets Staffing, MIRAD operationalisation: Nepra unhappy with Discos for being behind schedule ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is reportedly unhappy with Distribution ... Published 23 Feb, 2022 04:54am
Print FCA for Jan: Govt mulling hiking power tariff by Rs6.1/unit ISLAMABAD: Following the highest-ever increase in petroleum prices effective February 16, the Government has ... Updated 20 Feb, 2022 09:02am
Markets EoL requests: over 100 exporting units in Punjab, KP facing delays LAHORE: As many as 106 export-oriented units in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are facing delays in approval of... Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am
Print CMOD roadmap, targets: Nepra gives CPPA-G Feb 25 deadline ISLAMABAD: While showing serious concern at CPPA-G’s lethargy in a meeting to discuss milestones of Competitive... Updated 19 Feb, 2022 10:16am
Markets FCA for Dec 21: KE to refund Rs3.03bn to consumers ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) is to refund Rs. 3.038 billion (Rs.2.5953/kWh) to its consumers under Fuel Charge... Updated 18 Feb, 2022 01:13pm
Print NA panel defers decision on proposed bill on SOEs ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance has put off approval of the proposed... Updated 15 Feb, 2022 09:52am
Print Dec tariff hiked by Rs3.10/unit ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased tariff of power Distribution Companies... Updated 13 Feb, 2022 10:41am
Print Transactions related to Discos: Govt to hire financial advisor; WB’s assistance to be sought ISLAMABAD: The Government has decided to seek financial assistance from World Bank to hire an international ... Updated 11 Feb, 2022 09:48am
Markets Higher prices can weaken energy sector’s financial position: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that higher energy prices could weaken energy... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Print Agreement with IMF: More hike in electricity base tariff on the cards ISLAMABAD: The Government is all set to increase electricity base tariff under the agreement with International... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:09am
Pakistan PESCO blames weak KP govt writ for poor recovery ISLAMABAD: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), one of the top loss-making power Distribution Companies... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Markets PACE-II loan: WB not satisfied with prior actions ISLAMABAD: The World Bank is reportedly not satisfied with progress on prior actions assigned to Government of... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Pakistan Meeting reviews ongoing sell-offtransactions ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation Mohammedmian Soomro chaired a meeting to review the ongoing... Published 03 Feb, 2022 04:02am
Markets FCA for Dec 21: KE to refund Rs3.029bn to consumers ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) is to refund Rs 3.029 billion at the rate of Rs 2.59 per unit to its consumers... Updated 03 Feb, 2022 10:52am
