Interim setup needs to take more bold decisions The federal government has asked the relevant authorities to conduct the special forensic audit of Peshawar Electric... Published 05 Oct, 2023 06:23am
Print Special forensic audit of SSGCL, Pesco, Hesco ordered ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has directed the authorities to conduct special forensic audit of Peshawar Electric... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:56am
Opinion Power sector controversy: take-or-pay contracts Energy prices have increased tremendously which has created controversy and unrest in the country. IPP contracts are... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Markets ‘Mafias within Discos’ feeling the heat, says Power Division secretary Statement comes as government crackdown against power theft enters 12th day Updated 19 Sep, 2023 06:59pm
Markets Sindh govt decides to launch crackdown against power theft KARACHI: The Caretaker Sindh government has decided to launch a crackdown against electricity theft across the... Published 11 Sep, 2023 07:24am
Markets Massive crackdown launched to combat power theft ISLAMABAD: A massive crackdown has been launched by the Caretaker Government to combat the alarming surge in power... Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Print Power Div says it has no control over Discos ISLAMABAD: Power Division said on Friday that its administrative powers to interfere in internal affairs of... Updated 22 Jul, 2023 09:48am
Markets Power restoration in affected areas of Biparjoy: FESCO sends 70 teams to HESCO FAISALABAD: On the special directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Minister of Energy (Power Division)... Published 17 Jun, 2023 06:13am
Pakistan Special NTDC teams deployed amid cyclone threat LAHORE: On the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Minister for Energy, Engr Khurram Dastgir... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Markets Dismal performance: Top brass of Sepco, Hesco grilled by Nepra ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulator Authority (Nepra) on Monday quizzed the top brass of Sukkur ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Pakistan MQM-P assails HESCO for not overhauling transmission system HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad-based MNAs of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) have deplored that despite repeated... Published 15 May, 2023 07:57am
Pakistan CAA accuses Hesco of creating hurdles to smooth supply to Mai Bakhtawar Airport ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has accused Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) of creating... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Print Smart meters, TMS: World Bank asks three Discos to start bidding process ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) has urged three power Distribution Companies (Discos), HESCO, MEPCO and PESCO, to... Updated 20 Apr, 2023 08:37am
Business & Finance HCCI chief lauds Hesco’s performance during Ramazan HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Adeel Siddiqui has appreciated performance of the... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan Outages in Ramazan: MQM-P leaders criticise Hesco HYDERABAD: The Members National Assembly of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) have deplored that... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:54am
Business & Finance HCCI chief urges Hesco to avoid load management in Ramazan HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has urged Hyderabad Electric... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Pakistan DC reviews price control situation in Ramadan HYDERABAD: Under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Tando Muhammad Khan Yasir Bhatti, a meeting was held in the... Published 18 Mar, 2023 06:14am
Print Power sector reforms: WB urges govt to expedite EDEIP ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has urged the government to expedite the implementation of the Electricity Distribution... Updated 15 Jan, 2023 10:03am
Markets Dastgir inaugurates 220kV grid station in Jhimpir LAHORE: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan inaugurated 220kV grid station... Published 01 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Print There’s ‘sufficient’ power generation, NA told ISLAMABAD: The government informed the National Assembly on Friday that power generation capacity is sufficient –... Updated 12 Nov, 2022 09:38am
Print PD’s recommendation: Cabinet removes CEOs of Hesco and Pesco ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has removed Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 10:08am
Markets Smart grid station, transformer workshop: Minister directs Hesco to prepare feasibility report HYDERABAD: Federal Energy Minister Khuram Dastagir Khan has asked Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco)... Published 29 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Business & Finance Hesco, Sepco asked to carry out repair works: Dastgir Last date for bill submission has also been forwarded to September 6, 2022 Updated 28 Aug, 2022 09:31am
Business & Finance HCCI seeks package for rehabilitation of businesses HYDERABAD: President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has urged the prime... Published 26 Aug, 2022 05:35am
Pakistan Shutdown of feeders: HESCO officials criticised for not resolving complaints HYDERABAD: Abdul Sattar Khan, Chairman of HESCO Sub-Committee of Hyderabad Site Association of Trade and Industry,... Published 19 Jul, 2022 08:21am
Pakistan LB polls in Hyderabad division: Arrangements reviewed to hold second phase on 24th HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon during a meeting reviewed arrangements for... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Pakistan Hyderabad DC reviews arrangements for expected rains HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon presiding over a fourth meeting regarding... Published 29 Jun, 2022 07:27am
Markets HESCO urged to ensure power supply to markets HYDERABAD: A delegation of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) called on Hyderabad Electric Supply... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Markets Power Division directed to reinstate criterion for appointment of MD NTDC LAHORE: The Senate Standing Committee on Power has directed the Power Division to reinstate the criteria for the... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Print Power tariff adjustment for 2QFY22: Rs36bn impact to be passed on to consumers? Power distribution firms seek positive adjustment of Rs 41 billion Updated 29 Apr, 2022 11:03am