Nepra tells KE: ‘Load-shedding only when necessary’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has directed K-Electric (KE) to carry out... Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:16am
Markets Govt urged to renegotiate power tariff with IPPs KARACHI: Industrialists urged the federal government to renegotiate the power tariff in the given contracts with... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:29am
Markets FY24 power generation drops 2pc YoY KARACHI: Pakistan’s power generation recorded at 127,259 GWh (14,504MW) during FY24 down 2.0 percent on... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:34am
Print Govt to review existing power purchase agreements PM Shehbaz constitutes Inter-Ministerial Committee to review existing PPAs template to protect consumers against losses caused by inadequacies on part of power producers Updated 20 Jul, 2024 05:42pm
Business & Finance FPCCI urges govt to review agreements with IPPs KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the federal government to... Updated 16 Jul, 2024 01:03pm
Editorials Power tariff cuts for protected consumers EDITORIAL: The government’s clear lack of planning regarding measures of national importance that directly impact... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 07:53am
Print Discos, KE’s base tariff raise bid: Nepra puts its stamp on govt’s proposed uniform SoTs ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has stamped federal government’s proposed... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:41am
Print Uniform hike in base tariff: Nepra reserves its determination ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), on Wednesday, reserved its determination for a... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 12:11pm
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
Markets Tanveer urges Aurangzeb to reduce power tariff LAHORE: Patron-in-Chief United Business Group (UBG) S M Tanveer has demanded Federal Finance Minister Senator... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PTI rejects power tariff hike ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday vehemently rejected the massive Rs 5.72 per unit increase in... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print Export growth: MoC angry with MoF for ignoring its budget proposals ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry on Wednesday showed its wrath against the Finance Ministry for not making its... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 03:05pm
Print Power tariff hike, loadshedding: Consumers heap criticism on Nepra at hearing ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday faced criticism from consumers at a... Updated 28 Jun, 2024 09:23am
Print Exporters meet PM, praise cut in power tariff for industry ISLAMABAD: A delegation of leading exporters met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, said a press release. The... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 02:37pm
Print Discos’ overbilling, MDI manipulation by industries: PM directs PD to initiate forensic audit, inquiry ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Power Division to initiate forensic audit/inquiry into the... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 08:52am
Markets Power generation in Pakistan improves, cost declines 10% YoY in May Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 12,617 GWh (16,958 MW) in May 2024, an increase of 2.7% YoY as compared... Updated 20 Jun, 2024 10:47pm
Print Payment settlement between KE, govt entities: PM directs PD to present ‘holistic’ solution NEPRA announces hearing dates on tariffs of KE Updated 20 Jun, 2024 02:35pm
Print Discos consumers: Govt all set to file motion with Nepra to adjust category-wise SoT ISLAMABAD: The federal government is all set to file a motion with National Electric Power Regulatory Authority... Updated 17 Jun, 2024 02:51pm
Print Industrial sector: PM announces major power tariff cut ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced Rs10.69 per unit reduction in the price of electricity for... Updated 15 Jun, 2024 02:23pm
Print Nepra notifies FCA adjustment of Rs3.33/unit for April ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified positive adjustment of Rs3.33 per unit... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 08:41am
Business & Finance APTMA demands restoration of ‘zero rating’, reduction in power tariffs and policy rate LAHORE: Central Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Asif Inam has demanded reduction in power... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Print Nepra gives approval to additional financial burden on consumers ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday gave approval of additional financial... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 02:02pm
Print Power sector: MoF agrees to extend Rs1.094trn subsidy ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry is said to have agreed to extend subsidy of Rs 1.094 trillion for the financial year... Updated 30 May, 2024 08:39am
Print K-Electric seeks Rs10.69/unit hike in base tariff for 7 years ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has sought 76 percent (Rs 10.69 per unit) increase in its base tariff to Rs 44.69 per unit... Updated 25 May, 2024 04:20pm
Markets Budget: FCCI expects power tariff relief FAISALABAD: Despite daunting economic challenges, Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is making serious... Published 24 May, 2024 07:12am
BR Research Power tariffs: Up the roof! Quite expectedly, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has made it official what was on the cards – a large... Published 21 May, 2024 09:03am
Print Tariff rationalisation for industries: PM orders preparation of strategy ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to immediately prepare a strategy regarding tariff... Updated 18 May, 2024 03:49pm
Markets Govt’s balancing act: incentivise solar, but not too much? KARACHI: Pakistan’s government has once again been caught in a tight spot. It wants to promote renewable energy –... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:51am
Markets May power bills: NEPRA approves Rs2.83 per unit hike in FCA Increase applies to all consumer categories of ex-Wapda distribution companies except EV charging stations and lifeline consumers Updated 08 May, 2024 11:06pm
Pakistan ‘Frequent’ loadshedding: JI to hold protests against KE on Saturday KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi has decided to hold protests in all towns on the upcoming Saturday against the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
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