Dec 23 FCA: CPPA-G seeks Rs5.62/unit raise in Discos’ tariffs ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs5.62 per unit in... Updated 16 Jan, 2024 08:55am
Print Private sector’s participation: Privatisation ministry, Power Div lock horns over Discos’ operations ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Privatisation and Power Division have reportedly locked horns on proposed plan of private... Updated 15 Jan, 2024 09:16am
Opinion Hopium – II Energy pricing fortnightly (fuel, LPG and LNG), monthly (power) and 6 monthly (gas) needs an approach that smoothens... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Print Discos likely to be put under army’s microscope The Federal Cabinet is all set to approve establishment of Performance Management Units (PMUs) in five high loss-making power Distribution Companies Updated 09 Jan, 2024 10:15am
Business & Finance Loss-making SOEs: business community voices concerns ISLAMABAD: The business community while expressing grave concerns over the massive losses of around Rs1.4 trillion... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Report on SOEs: MoF lists factors cutting profitability of power sector ISLAMABAD: The electricity theft as well as under collections of billing and transmission and distribution losses in... Published 07 Jan, 2024 02:43am
Print Hike in security deposits, connections: Nepra asks Discos to file petitions ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is said to have asked power Distribution... Updated 07 Jan, 2024 02:46pm
BR Research Bleeding monsters The best-performing state-owned power distribution company in Pakistan is loss-making. There are ten of them. There... Published 05 Jan, 2024 08:39am
Business & Finance Nov FCA: Discos’ tariff hiked by Rs4.13/unit ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised Discos tariffs by Rs 4.13 per unit for... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Print Prospects of KE shares transfer to new buyers ‘unclear’ ISLAMABAD: The prospects of transfer of shares of K-Electric (KE) to new buyers are reportedly unclear as the... Updated 04 Jan, 2024 09:12am
Business & Finance Turnover tax recovery: FBR launches drive against Discos ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched an enforcement drive against power distribution companies... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:21am
Print WAPDA employees: PHC suspends notification to end free electricity PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday suspended the decision of the caretaker government to end the... Updated 29 Dec, 2023 08:14am
Print CPPA seeks Rs4.66 per unit FCA for XW Discos ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has sought a massive Rs4.66 per unit fuel cost adjustment... Updated 27 Dec, 2023 09:23am
Opinion Why has the power sector failed? The Power Sector has failed the country since more than the last two decades. It all started with the mantra that... Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am
Print Increase in power rates allowed countrywide ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed federal government on Wednesday to... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 09:54am
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
Markets Nepra owns up overcharging report; Discos’ functioning assailed ISLAMABAD: The power sector regulator said on Tuesday that the power sector would not be viable the way distribution... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Markets Regulator’s warning: Power sector will be doomed if Discos fail to mend their ways ISLAMABAD: The power sector regulator said on Tuesday that the sector would not be made viable the way distribution... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Markets Q2, Q3 of FY 2022-23: KE consumers likely to pay additional Rs1.72 per unit ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to recover Rs 1.72 per unit from the K-Electric consumers for second and third... Updated 14 Dec, 2023 09:11am
Print IMF review: MoF takes step towards ensuring desired outcome Second review under IMF's $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) is expected to take place in February 2024 Updated 13 Dec, 2023 12:03pm
Editorials Discos gain some notoriety in the press EDITORIAL: A few days back, the power ministry exposed various Discos for overbilling during the last summer. This ... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:41am
BR Research Discos’ horror show Another exercise of clearing the energy sector circular debt stock via dividends, Sukuks or direct cash transfer is... Published 07 Dec, 2023 08:09am
Print Loss-making Discos: FD opposes PD’s proposal ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has reportedly opposed a proposal of the Power Division regarding establishment of... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:20am
Print Anti-electricity theft, recovery drive a flop? Pakistan’s power sector circular debt stock crosses Rs 2.6 trillion Updated 06 Dec, 2023 12:28pm
Print FCA mechanism: Discos’ tariff for Oct raised by Rs3 per unit ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased tariff of power Distribution... Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:00am
Print KE only Disco using handheld device for meter reading: Nepra KARACHI: National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has said that the KE is the only Disco that is using... Updated 06 Dec, 2023 09:28am
Markets Oct’23 FCA: NEPRA approves Rs3.07/unit hike for DISCOs Increase will not be applicable to K.Electric (KE) consumers, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), and lifeline consumers Published 05 Dec, 2023 09:34pm
Print Overbilling in violation of Nepra Act: All Discos including KE to face legal proceedings ISLAMABAD: While accusing Discos and K-Electric of massive overbilling to hide their inefficiencies, the National... Updated 05 Dec, 2023 09:35am
Business & Finance Electricity consumers 'overcharged' in July & August: NEPRA report Authority says it took 'serious notice' upon complaints reported in its offices from all over country regarding excessive, inflated, and wrong bills charged by distribution companies (Discos) Updated 05 Dec, 2023 03:02am
Opinion Discos: the tug-of-war is anything but respectable The power sector circular debt is growing unabated despite successive increases in power tariffs and much-hyped ... Published 04 Dec, 2023 05:35am
