Transforming Pakistan’s power sector: from just talk to strategy The planning of Pakistan’s power sector, particularly the generation expansion strategy, has transcended from being... Published 01 Sep, 2024 08:42pm
Print Cheap electricity to industries: Punjab examining proposals to lay direct transmission lines LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif here met with a delegation of Entrepreneurs Organisation to review... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 09:11am
BR Research Solar revolution A silent revolution at a very micro scale is happening in renewable energy (mainly solar) in Pakistan and despite... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Punjab cabinet approves ‘CM Roshan Gharana Programme’ LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:56am
Markets Minister discusses solar panel supply project KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Shah presided over a meeting on free solar supply project with senior... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Perspectives Microfinance solar loans: for Pakistan, this can be a sustainable road ahead There is an urgent need to address climate change and it has become increasingly clear. With it, the importance of... Published 29 Jul, 2024 08:23pm
Markets Hike in prices of solar-powered inverters expected LAHORE: Excessive panel imports have encouraged aggressive solar power system installations by consumers across the... Published 15 Jul, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan CM approves ‘Roshan Gharana’ programme LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while approving in-principle ‘Roshan Gharana’ programme... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:00am
BR Research Localization of solar PV The Federal Budget 2024-25 was much of a non-event for the power sector highlighted by the same repetitive... Published 14 Jun, 2024 08:07am
Business & Finance Power Div denies ‘solar panel tax plan’ ISLAMABAD: Power Division on Saturday strongly refuted a news item appeared in section of press about government ... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Print 10-year solar panel manufacturing policy finalised ISLAMABAD: The federal government has finalised a draft of 10 years ‘Solar Panel Local Manufacturing and Allied... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 05:40pm
Opinion Solar is solution I am writing to advocate for a noble initiative that could significantly benefit our communities — urging solar... Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:06am
Print Solar panel imports: PCA South uncovers another money laundering offence KARACHI: The Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has uncovered another trade-based money laundering... Updated 29 Dec, 2023 01:47pm
Business & Finance Internal control lapses: Rs90m penalties on erring banks termed ‘peanuts’ ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed penalties of Rs90 million on different banks and ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Print Solar panel, allied equipment manufacturing: Govt decides to identify, plug policy gaps Neelofur Hafeez, Joint Secretary (LED), MoI&P briefs about decisions taken in 5th meeting of the Apex Committee of the SIFC Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:50pm
Business & Finance Solar panel importers: Banks penalised for failing to check money laundering, over-invoicing ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed penalties on certain banks for not checking massive money... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am
Pakistan Solar panel scams: PCA facing hardships in pursuing probes KARACHI: The Post Clearance Audit (PCA), South, Karachi is facing serious hardships in pursuing multiple major... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Print Solar panel case: Further probe under way to uncover ‘startling’ facts ISLAMABAD: Further investigation is under way to uncover additional information and the potential involvement of... Updated 27 Sep, 2023 10:46am
Sports Stokes optimistic about bowling in Ashes LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes said on Wednesday he believes he has given himself the “best opportunity” to bowl... Published 31 May, 2023 05:31pm
World India considers cutting solar panel import tax to make up domestic shortfall NEW DELHI: India is considering cutting its import tax on solar panels by half and is seeking a rollback in goods... Published 31 May, 2023 05:23pm
BR Research Solar panel net metering – the customer side Rooftop solar panels by domestic power consumers have picked up pace in recent years for reasons like the rising ... Published 06 Apr, 2023 07:51am
‘Fake’ purchase of coal by cement makers: Abrupt transfer of officers halts probe into Rs11bn tax fraud
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed arraigned on charges of ‘engaging in political activities’ among others, says ISPR