The energy quagmire When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. ‘Increase electricity consumption to lower the... Published 11 Sep, 2023 07:00am
Opinion Let’s tighten our belts for one year: all will be well There comes a time in almost any life, when one has to tighten one’s belt and rein in one’s consumption, for the... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 06:14am
BR Research Electricity saving: It isn’t broke; don’t fix So, energy conservation is the new plan. Nothing was ever seen before, but least needed than ever before. The idea ... Published 22 Dec, 2022 07:54am
Pakistan Under law, retail outlets should be closed by 8pm: traders KARACHI: Lack of law implementation encourages the city’s retail businesses to stay arbitrarily open till ... Published 05 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Pakistan PTI terminates Faisal Vawda’s membership Membership suspended after the press conference held by Vawda 'did not represent party policy and views' Updated 29 Oct, 2022 10:05pm
Markets KE Q1 results shows considerable decline KARACHI: KE’s financial results for Q1 FY 23 showed a considerable decline owing to the impact of multiple... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Business & Finance Industrial, agri sectors top other sectors when it comes to power consumption LAHORE: Both the industrial and agriculture sectors have surpassed household, commercial, and other sectors in terms... Published 19 Jun, 2022 07:35am
Business & Finance Urgent reforms imperative: Survey sees circular debt hitting Rs4trn mark by 2025 ISLAMABAD: The government has indicated that the country’s circular debt would reach Rs 4 trillion by 2025 if... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Editorials Reducing fuel and electricity consumption EDITORIAL: It’s about time the government seriously considered reduced working days and other ways of rationing... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Markets KE launches ‘7/11+ Innovation Challenge’ KARACHI: As forward-looking power utility, K-Electric focuses on innovating to provide its customers with quality... Published 11 Mar, 2022 05:12am
BR Research Tariff hike: Will power demand keep up? September 2021 power generation statistics show another monthly high. September generation went up to 14 billion... Published 27 Oct, 2021 07:25am
Opinion Power sector Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) has just released its State of Industry Report for 2020-21. ... Published 05 Oct, 2021 04:34am
Business & Finance Extension of incremental power consumption package: PALSP urges Tarin to issue notification ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has requested Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin to... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Print POS, electricity consumption by public: Law hasn’t stipulated any tax: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Tax Laws (Third Amendment) Ordinance 2021 has not imposed any tax on point of sale (POS) and... Updated 22 Sep, 2021 09:41am
Pakistan High-quality electric fans can help save money, power: Shibli GUJRAT: The government would annually save Rs356 billion and 3,400 megawatts of electricity by introducing... Published 19 Sep, 2021 03:56am
BR Research Power tariff: Quarterly adjustment The power regulator has allowed Rs0.9 per unit on account of first and second quarterly tariff adjustment for FY21.... Published 19 May, 2021 07:25am
Opinion Energy puzzle The macroeconomic focus is clearly transitioning to growth. To make it sustainable, the energy sector puzzle needs ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:47am
BR Research Power generation goes up - just The needle finally seems to be moving on the electricity consumption front. Before going all jubilant, mind you, ... Published 07 May, 2021 07:30am