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Why has the power sector failed?

The Power Sector has failed the country since more than the last two decades. It all started with the mantra that...

Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am

Increase in power rates allowed countrywide

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed federal government on Wednesday to...

Updated 21 Dec, 2023 09:54am

Markets

CPPA-G seeks tariff hike of Rs.4.6617/kWh

ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs.4.6617/kWh over the...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am

Markets

Nepra owns up overcharging report; Discos’ functioning assailed

ISLAMABAD: The power sector regulator said on Tuesday that the power sector would not be viable the way distribution...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am

Markets

Regulator’s warning: Power sector will be doomed if Discos fail to mend their ways

ISLAMABAD: The power sector regulator said on Tuesday that the sector would not be made viable the way distribution...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am

Markets

Q2, Q3 of FY 2022-23: KE consumers likely to pay additional Rs1.72 per unit

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to recover Rs 1.72 per unit from the K-Electric consumers for second and third...

Updated 14 Dec, 2023 09:11am

IMF review: MoF takes step towards ensuring desired outcome

Second review under IMF's $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) is expected to take place in February 2024

Updated 13 Dec, 2023 12:03pm

Editorials

Discos gain some notoriety in the press

EDITORIAL: A few days back, the power ministry exposed various Discos for overbilling during the last summer. This ...

Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:41am

BR Research

Discos’ horror show

Another exercise of clearing the energy sector circular debt stock via dividends, Sukuks or direct cash transfer is...

Published 07 Dec, 2023 08:09am

Loss-making Discos: FD opposes PD’s proposal

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has reportedly opposed a proposal of the Power Division regarding establishment of...

Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:20am

Anti-electricity theft, recovery drive a flop?

Pakistan’s power sector circular debt stock crosses Rs 2.6 trillion

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 12:28pm

FCA mechanism: Discos’ tariff for Oct raised by Rs3 per unit

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased tariff of power Distribution...

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:00am

KE only Disco using handheld device for meter reading: Nepra

KARACHI: National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has said that the KE is the only Disco that is using...

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 09:28am

Markets

Oct’23 FCA: NEPRA approves Rs3.07/unit hike for DISCOs

Increase will not be applicable to K.Electric (KE) consumers, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), and lifeline consumers

Published 05 Dec, 2023 09:34pm

Overbilling in violation of Nepra Act: All Discos including KE to face legal proceedings

ISLAMABAD: While accusing Discos and K-Electric of massive overbilling to hide their inefficiencies, the National...

Updated 05 Dec, 2023 09:35am

Business & Finance

Electricity consumers 'overcharged' in July & August: NEPRA report

Authority says it took 'serious notice' upon complaints reported in its offices from all over country regarding excessive, inflated, and wrong bills charged by distribution companies (Discos)

Updated 05 Dec, 2023 03:02am

Opinion

Discos: the tug-of-war is anything but respectable

The power sector circular debt is growing unabated despite successive increases in power tariffs and much-hyped ...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 05:35am

Markets

Consumers of some Discos subsidise consumers of other other Discos: experts

LAHORE: Consumers in distribution companies like IESCO, LESCO, FESCO, GEPCO and TESCO are subsidising consumers of...

Published 03 Dec, 2023 02:59am

Business & Finance

Bank account attachment of Discos, others: FBR endorses referring matter to Member (IR) Operations

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has endorsed that the matter of attachment of bank accounts of power...

Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am

UoSC/wheeling charges: Nepra reluctant to approve ‘heavy cost’

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday showed reluctance to approve the...

Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:49am

Opinion

Wheeling charges: do or die

On Tuesday 28th November, power regulator Nepra will hold a public hearing on the Discos’ petitions to determine a...

Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:13am

Opinion

Vital role of investments in power sector

When discussing investments for economic progress, some major industry players often receive well-deserved...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:43am

Pakistan

Govt set to step up action against power defaulters, thieves

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to further tighten the noose around electricity thieves and defaulters ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Markets

‘Discos anti-theft, recovery drives generate Rs55bn’

ISLAMABAD: Secretary Power Rashid Mahmood Langrial has stated that power Distribution Companies (Discos) anti-theft...

Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am

Non-filers likely to face prospect of SIM disablment, gas/power suspension

ISLAMABAD: Over 250 District Taxation Officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are expected to directly...

Updated 19 Nov, 2023 10:19am

Business & Finance

Discos, NTDC, CPPA-G: FTO seeks FBR clarification on attachment of bank accounts

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Jah has directed Member Inland Revenue (Operations) Federal Board...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am

Opinion

Loss-making Discos — Who tops the chart?

Unfortunately, the Pakistan Power Sector is never away from the public eye– specifically, since the last two...

Updated 08 Nov, 2023 06:28am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 24	278.59
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 24	278.39
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 24	155.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 24	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
India Sensex / Apr 24	73852.94
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 24	38460.08
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Hang Seng / Apr 24	17201.27
FTSE 100 / Apr 24	8040.38
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 24	18088.70

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 24	82.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 24	2318.17
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 24	81.01
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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