Ending hopium—lV Our unsustainable economy is challenging our survival and requires measures by Ministry of Federal Education and... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Print NEECA convenes meeting: Plan to export green hydrogen to China, Japan will be discussed ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has convened a meeting to discuss... Updated 16 Apr, 2024 09:09am
Print NEECA issues energy conservation building code ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has issued Energy Conservation Building... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:55am
Print Green energy: NEECA prepares ‘concept note’ to seek assistance Forum apprised that the government of Punjab has already received investor interest of around $ 4.3 billion in the Green Hydrogen projects Updated 17 Mar, 2024 08:40pm
Print Credit guarantee schemes for EVs on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to introduce a credit guarantee scheme for Electric Vehicles (EVs) through State... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan NEECA holds seminar: Govt seeks support from religious leaders to promote energy conservation ISLAMABAD: The federal government has sought support from religious leaders for conservation of energy in the... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan President for improving energy efficiency, reforestation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that there was a need to improve energy efficiency, adopting sustainable... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Print NEECA asks Punjab, KP to establish their EE&C agencies ISLAMABAD: National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has urged Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to... Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:31pm
Print World Bank agrees to finance $150m cost of EE&C project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has reportedly expressed willingness to fully finance the $150 million cost of the Energy... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 08:44am
Print Funding for energy efficiency project: EAD asked to get firm World Bank commitment ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has directed Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to get firm... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:48am
Print NEECA again transferred to Power Division ISLAMABAD: The government has once again transferred National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA)... Updated 21 Sep, 2023 09:39am
Opinion Energy efficiency in buildings During the last week of August 2023, people were taken aback when they received their electricity bills. Even those... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 11:01am
Opinion Addressing energy poverty Pakistani citizens are grappling with the alarming reality of their energy expenses. The range is noted to hover... Updated 29 Aug, 2023 07:03am
Print Bringing energy efficiency to industrial sector: World Bank advocates establishing credit line WB in consultation with the National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority is implementing two substantial technical assistance activities to the scoping and implementation of EE&C measures in Pakistan Updated 26 May, 2023 09:00am
Opinion Hydrogen initiatives The good news is that two hydrogen initiatives have been announced in Pakistan recently; one by NEECA and the other... Updated 12 Apr, 2023 06:54am
Markets Consultation on viability of hydrogen use begins ISLAMABAD: National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has started consultation on economic... Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:20am
Business & Finance E-vehicles: NEECA revises building code for energy provisions, charging rules ISLAMABAD: Following instructions of the Prime Minister, National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority... Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Print World Bank willing to fund fan replacement plan ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has shown willingness to extend financing for government initiative to replace... Updated 05 Mar, 2023 01:44pm
Print PM not satisfied with NEECA’s performance ISLAMABAD: Expressing disappointment at the performance of National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 08:58am
Print Govt decides to enhance capacity of NEECA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has decided to increase the capacity of the National Energy... Updated 07 Feb, 2023 08:42am
Opinion Energy sector reforms – II: low-hanging fruit rotting Building on previous op-eds, we are aware of Pakistan’s energy sector challenges and measures requiring execution in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Business & Finance Incandescent light bulbs: Duties, taxes on import of parts, CBUs may soar ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to increase duties and taxes on import of parts and Completely Built Units ... Published 24 Jan, 2023 06:06am
Markets PM forms body for comprehensive review of Nepra law ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee headed by the former prime minister, Shahid... Published 13 Jan, 2023 06:05am
Print Energy conservation: Presidency shows wedded to sanctity of govt initiative Says an awareness campaign across the country to conserve electricity, gas, and water should be launched Updated 30 Dec, 2022 10:54am
Pakistan Govt decides to introduce ‘special cops’ to catch power thieves ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to raise a Special Police Force to take stern action against electricity... Updated 22 Dec, 2022 09:42am
Markets Rs250bn saving anticipated: ‘Energy conservation roadmap’ readied ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy has prepared energy conservation roadmap which will save over Rs250 billion with... Updated 20 Dec, 2022 09:36am
Business & Finance Energy-efficient projects: World Bank ready to extend $300m financing ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) has shown willingness to extend over $ 300 million financing for solarisation of... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 11:50am
Markets Govt may declare, observe ‘National Energy Conservation Day’ this month ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to declare and observe the National Energy Conservation Day this month, aimed at... Published 08 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Business & Finance Hashoo Group teams up with NEECA for energy conservation ISLAMABAD: Of the various challenges that we face today, be they economic, political or social, there is a growing... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:28am
Business & Finance Improvement in quality of DC fans to open up export opportunities, says World Bank ISLAMABAD: Improvement in the quality of Pakistani DC fans will increase the international competitiveness of local... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am