GST dispute on power subsidy: ECC to give its decision on legality ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is to give its verdict on legality of... Published 29 Sep, 2021 03:00am
Business & Finance Import of steel scrap: Govt has not yet taken any decision to slash taxes: PALSP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) said on Friday that the government has not yet ... Published 25 Sep, 2021 04:59am
Pakistan WAPDA workers observe ‘nationwide’ strike FAISALABAD: All Pakistan WAPDA Hydro Electric Workers Union (CBA) observed nationwide strike to record protest... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Print PD proposes adjustment of Gencos’ surplus staff ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has proposed adjustment of surplus employees of Generation Companies (Gencos) and... Updated 23 Sep, 2021 09:55am
Print Incremental consumption: CCoE approves winter incentive package ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) Friday approved the summary submitted by the Power Division on the... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 10:10am
Print PSM attracts investor interest; revival in sight Investment companies from China, Russia, and Korea show keen interest in investing in Pakistan Steel Mills due to its sheer potential Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:20am
Print High net-worth un-registered persons: Over 200,000 issued notices by FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notices to over 200,000 high net-worth un-registered ... Updated 15 Sep, 2021 10:08am
Print Nepra allows Rs1.38 hike in tariffs for July ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased power tariffs of Distribution ... Published 11 Sep, 2021 02:06am
Pakistan DISCOs: Govt mulling changing regulation mechanism LAHORE: In order to encourage competition, the federal government is mulling changing the pattern of the power... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Pakistan Strike observed against Discos's proposed privatization FAISALABAD: All Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Workers Union (CBA) observed nationwide strike to record protest... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Print Nepra opposes sell-off of Discos, suggests PPP model ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday opposed privatisation of power ... Updated 24 Aug, 2021 10:08am
Print Industrial consumer categories: KE to charge Rs12.96/unit rate ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (K-Electric) will charge the rate of Rs 12.96 per unit to industrial consumer categories... Updated 22 Aug, 2021 12:37pm
Print ADB's Independent Evaluation Department takes a dim view Rates 'Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Programme - Tranche 1' less than likely sustainable due to poor financial health of DISCOs Updated 21 Aug, 2021 10:31am
Print FCA for July: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.47-per-unit hike in Discos’ tariffs ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs 1.47 per unit in... Updated 19 Aug, 2021 11:16am
Pakistan 'Protection of rights of consumers, staff top priority of FESCO BODs' FAISALABAD: Chairman Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Board of Directors (BODs) Syed Husnain Haider said... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am
Pakistan Appointment of CEO: Cabinet sets aside Pesco BoD recommendation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly set aside the recommendation of the Board of Directors (BoD) of... Published 13 Aug, 2021 04:44am
Pakistan Power theft: KP govt fails to establish its writ: Pesco ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar Electric Power Company (Pesco) Tuesday said the provincial government does not have its writ... Published 11 Aug, 2021 04:27am
Print Power subsidy rationalisation plan unveiled Move aims to trim down the number of beneficiaries of non Time of Use (ToU) domestic consumers and increase tariff of consumers using over 200 units in a month through new slabs Updated 10 Aug, 2021 09:31am
Print Theft, over-billing, losses: Nepra proposes ban on trade unions, says it’s ‘only solution’ Main agenda of the meeting was to discuss and recommend measures to resolve the issues related to Karachi Electric, Discos of Sindh and Genco Updated 07 Aug, 2021 01:18pm
Pakistan CCoP to approve appointment of FA for privatisation of DISCOs LAHORE: The Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) is in the process of approving the appointment of a financial... Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am
Print Nepra terms revenue-based load shedding ‘illegal’ ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) said on Tuesday that revenue-based load shedding in... Published 04 Aug, 2021 03:27am
Print Rs6.7bn refund to consumers approved by Nepra ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a refund of Rs 6.7 billion to the... Published 31 Jul, 2021 04:14am
Markets LESCO shows poor recovery of detection bills LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has shown poor recovery performance in terms of detection bills... Published 28 Jul, 2021 04:45am
Markets Nepra takes notice of transformer blast in Hyderabad ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken serious notice of transformer blast in... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Print Amjad appointed Iesco CEO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has appointed Amjad Khan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Islamabad Electric Supply... Updated 23 Jul, 2021 10:18pm
Print Circular debt gets heftier by Rs538bn in a fiscal year, NA informed ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed Friday that circular debt of Rs538 billion was added in financial year... Updated 17 Jul, 2021 02:07pm
Pakistan ‘LESCO is highest loss making company’ LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company is the highest loss making company out of the five distribution companies... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Markets Discos seek substantial raise in tariffs ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought substantial increase in their respective tariffs for... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Print Power theft: Govt decides to amend law ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to amend Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) Act 1860 with a view to nabbing consumers... Updated 15 Jul, 2021 10:29am
Print Discos’ consumers: Nepra approves Rs3.3bn refund for May ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a refund of Rs 3.3 billion to the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:50am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees