Reactivating Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project: PM orders formation of body on urgent basis ISLAMABAD: The closure of Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project is causing a loss of millions of rupees to the national... Published 15 Jul, 2024 06:25am
Markets Pakistan’s economic crisis is largely due to its power sector: experts propose bypassing govt Pakistan, the world’s fifth most populous country, has a power sector problem and experts believe this is a core... Published 10 Jul, 2024 08:23pm
World India races to build power plants in region claimed by China, sources say NEW DELHI: India plans to spend $1 billion to expedite the construction of 12 hydropower stations in the... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:53pm
Pakistan Zardari urges SCB’s Group CE to invest in agri sector ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari asked a delegation led by Group Chief Executive of the Standard Chartered Bank... Published 04 Jul, 2024 08:08am
BR Research Saif Power Limited Saif Power Limited (PSX: SPWL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 2004. The company... Published 03 Jul, 2024 06:54am
Print Captive power units: MoC opposed to increase in gas rates Says hike in gas tariff and plan for closure of captive units by January 2025 could impact the country’s exports Updated 02 Jul, 2024 12:09pm
Opinion Power transmission: challenges The power sector in Pakistan is facing a crisis of public perception amid the litany of technical challenges... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 07:13am
Print Govt intends to convert 3 imported coal-run power plants to Thar coal ISLAMABAD: The government intends to convert three plants running on imported coal to Thar coal after taking Chinese... Updated 17 May, 2024 09:24am
Print IMF delineates steps to curb gas circular debt Fund suggests price adjustments should continue to move toward the full phasing out of captive power usage this year Updated 11 May, 2024 08:10pm
Print IMF agreement implementation: PD revises gas supply priorities Removes captive power plants from its list of prioritised sectors, revises tariff upwards from Rs 1100 to Rs 2750 per mmbtu Updated 22 Mar, 2024 04:05pm
Print Two power plants: PD shares with PC issues hindering sell-off process ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly shared issues with Privatisation Commission (PC) that are hindering... Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm
Print Govt moves NPP, GPP sell-off process forward Cabinet Committee on Privatisation directs Power Division to submit timelines for each of the issues hindering the process of privatisation of Nandipur Power Plant and Guddu Power Plant Updated 29 Feb, 2024 09:36am
Markets Captive power plants: MCCI warns of hike in gas prices LAHORE: In a recent meeting with print and electronic media representatives, Mian Rashid Iqbal, President of the... Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am
Print CCoE meets today to negotiate with baggasse power plants ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) headed by caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:45am
Markets Wärtsilä secures 12-year agreement extension with Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Technology group Wärtsilä’s Operation & Maintenance (O&M) agreement with Sindh Nooriabad Power Company... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:08pm
Markets Punjab faces electricity, gas shortages LAHORE: Different parts of Punjab including the provincial capital of Lahore are facing electricity and gas... Published 01 Jan, 2024 05:40am
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
Print GPPs settlement: ECC may approve Rs262.075bn TSG ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve Rs262.075 billion technical... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:50am
Print Power plants: Delay in clearance of Rs55bn dues jeopardises operations: SECMC KARACHI: The delay in clearing the outstanding balance of Rs 55 billion by power plants to Sindh Engro Coal Mining... Updated 14 Dec, 2023 09:36am
Print LSG Hydro Power Project: Nepra weighs up grant of concurrence application filed by Korean co ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) conducted a public hearing to deliberate the... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:02am
Print Govt embarks on restructuring PIA, PSM, railways Federal government has periodically been releasing unbudgeted support to pay the salaries of Pakistan Steel Mills employees since 2013 Updated 01 Dec, 2023 12:42pm
Print Recoveries under QTA: Discos seek positive adjustment of Rs1.7 per unit ISLAMABAD: The power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) have sought positive adjustment of Rs 1.7 per unit to recover... Updated 31 Oct, 2023 09:50am
Print Negative adjustment of Rs357m in QTA: Nepra puts its decision on KE’s request on hold ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday decided to hold decision on... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 10:06am
Opinion Capacity payments conundrum The matter of increased capacity payments to power plants has sparked a heated controversy. In recent years, these... Updated 19 Oct, 2023 05:34am
Print Cheap power during winter months: Package for industry on the cards The impact of incremental package will be around Rs 25 billion Updated 09 Oct, 2023 09:53am
Markets Energy tariff hike triggers significant steel price surge: PALSP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) issues a grave warning to the nation as the... Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am
Print Coal pricing mechanism: power plants, coal suppliers question Nepra’s proposed revision ISLAMABAD: Coal power plants and coal suppliers on Thursday raised questions on NEPRA’s proposed revision in coal... Updated 22 Sep, 2023 02:20pm
Opinion Handling the energy crisis The relentless rise in electricity prices in Pakistan has taken a severe toll on domestic consumers, large-scale... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Print FCA Aug: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.83/ unit hike in Discos’ tariff ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a positive adjustment of Rs 1.83 per... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:28am
Print CPEC power plants: Sinosure demands govt make payments ISLAMABAD: China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) has warned the GoP on not honouring its... Updated 18 Sep, 2023 09:45am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost