Nepra chief for debt restructuring, expensive debt swapping ISLAMABAD: Chairman, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), Tauseef H Farooqi has proposed to the... Updated 31 May, 2022 10:12am
Markets Liquidity crunch: KE seeks urgent payment of Rs25bn from TDS receivables ISLAMABAD: The cash strapped K-Electric (KE) has sought payment of Rs 25 billion urgently out of its Tariff... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Pakistan Safety awareness: KE’s ‘Roshni Bajis connect with over 380,000 households’ KARACHI: As an extreme heatwave gripped Karachi, KE partnered with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sindh to ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Opinion The downward spiral of the power sector Pakistan’s power sector is currently reeling from a fuel supply chain crisis capable of leading to an implosion.... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Print KE urges FD to release budgeted subsidy directly ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has urged the Finance Division to release budgeted subsidy directly to it to ensure... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:35am
Pakistan KE took action against neglectful employees, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Thursday was informed that K-Electric (KE) has... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Markets KE awards KANUPP KKI grid construction contract to Siemens KARACHI: In another milestone towards securing Karachi’s energy future, KE has awarded the EPC contract for the... Published 17 May, 2022 06:54am
Opinion Power blackout 2021: inquiry report On 9th January 2021, 23:40hrs, a major power blackout occurred which engulfed almost entire Pakistan, including... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Markets Delay in commissioning of KE plant: the hardship for the public grows KARACHI: Although it has given various deadlines in this regard, K-Electric (KE) is yet to bring online the first... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Print PD asked to clear KE’s TDS claims ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has urged the Power Division to clear Tariff Differential Subsidy (TDS) claims... Updated 10 May, 2022 10:10am
Markets KE’s profitability severely impacted due to MTR decision, rupee devaluation KARACHI: Driven by continued and targeted investments of PKR 36.99 billion across the power value chain, key... Published 08 May, 2022 06:32am
Markets K-Electric awards $84mn EPC contract to Siemens Pakistan Project will enable company to import additional power of up to 800MW from the national grid from mid-2024 Published 06 May, 2022 01:08pm
Print Addition of over Rs500bn to power circular debt: WB holds previous govt, Nepra responsible According to World Bank, power sector has long been a drag on the economy, providing unreliable service and contributing to large fiscal deficits Updated 06 May, 2022 12:57pm
Print KE, Power Div wrangle over liability payment issue ISLAMABAD: Power Division has reportedly locked horns with Karachi-Electric (KE) on payment of outstanding... Updated 29 Apr, 2022 10:29am
Print KE’s exclusivity will end next year: Nepra ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) said on Wednesday that K-Electric’s exclusivity... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 11:07am
Pakistan JI warns of protest sit-in against KE KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter on Tuesday hinted at a protest demonstration against the K-Electric... Published 27 Apr, 2022 06:11am
Print KE says situation improving KARACHI: The K-Electric’s spokesperson on Sunday observed that the power supply in Karachi is improved after ... Updated 25 Apr, 2022 10:08am
Pakistan Karachi faces more power load-shedding KARACHI: Consumers of K-Electric (KE) will face more load shedding as KE said the National Grid authorities have... Published 22 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Business & Finance KE seeks Rs5.27/unit raise for March ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has sought an increase of Rs 5.27 per unit in its FCA adjustment to recover Rs... Updated 21 Apr, 2022 01:46pm
Markets System generating 50pc less electricity ISLAMABAD: The country’s power system is reportedly generating about 50 percent less electricity - 18,000 MW -... Updated 14 Apr, 2022 04:02pm
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
Markets FCA adjustment for Feb: Nepra approves Rs1.29 hike for K-Electric ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday gave its assent to increase K-Electric ... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 03:08pm
Markets KE underscores need for creating ‘working group’ to help conserve energy ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has proposed formulation of a Working Group with critical stakeholders to develop a... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:54am
Print FCA for Feb 2022: CPPA-G, KE seek tariff rise ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) and K-Electric (KE) have sought increase of Rs 5 per... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 09:42am
Print SC dismisses KE plea against SHC verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court dismissed K-Electric’s appeal against the Sindh High Court (SHC)’s judgment to ... Updated 18 Mar, 2022 09:56am
Pakistan KE honours organisations serving Karachi at 2nd KHI Awards KARACHI: The Governor House in Karachi was host to a special celebration to honor the organizations which make... Published 17 Mar, 2022 04:53am
Print KE approaches Tarin for payment of receivables ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has approached Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin for payment of its receivables... Updated 17 Mar, 2022 09:52am
Editorials Populism: Exchequer is not a cookie jar EDITORIAL: The virtue of giving has infinite dimensions and Pakistan, in general and its economic capital, Karachi,... Updated 16 Mar, 2022 06:24am
Pakistan Closing ceremony of 2nd KHI Awards held: KE honours 40 organizations serving Karachi KARACHI: The Governor House in Karachi was host to a special celebration to honor the organizations which make... Updated 13 Mar, 2022 07:06am
Print Fuel impact, subsidy on electricity tariff: PM’s package to need Rs136bn in four months Electricity package has been worked out on the assumption that coal prices would remain at $232/MT during the remaining four months of the outgoing fiscal year Updated 13 Mar, 2022 02:12pm
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