Electricity generation stays depressed Pakistan’s national grid electricity generation in FY23 at 126 billion units stayed nearly 10 percent lower... Published 25 Jul, 2023 08:43am
Markets PBF concerned over massive hike in electricity base tariff KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has shown displeasure on a significant increase in the base tariff by Rs7.50... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Markets Solar industry reducing cost of electricity: PSA chief LAHORE: Chairman of Pakistan Solar Association PSA Amir Chaudhry said the industry was working diligently with... Published 22 Jul, 2023 06:06am
Editorials Power sector challenges EDITORIAL: The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has taken a rather sombre view of Pakistan’s structural issues in... Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:38am
Print Nepra approves positive adjustment of Rs1.90/unit for May ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved positive adjustment of Rs 1.90 per... Updated 21 Jul, 2023 09:27am
Print Electricity: govt hasn’t enhanced peak hours ISLAMABAD: The government has not enhanced peak hours for electricity consumers in the country as it is neither... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 11:25am
Print Base power tariff hike: PD yet to secure cabinet’s nod ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly not yet secured the federal cabinet’s nod for an increase in the base... Updated 18 Jul, 2023 09:38am
Print Country needs to diversify its energy mix: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said given the increasing energy requirements of the country; the government... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:26am
Markets Investment in renewable energy projects can help reduce power shortfall KARACHI Pakistan is currently experiencing the peak of summer, accompanied by the misery of prolonged power outages,... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Print Base power tariff hiked by Rs4.96 ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday increased base tariff of electricity by Rs 4.96 per unit from July 1,... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:30am
Print FCA for May: Rs1.45/unit positive adjustment in KE tariff approved ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved the positive adjustment of Rs1.45... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:08am
Print C-5 project: PAEC’s point of view ISLAMABAD: This is apropos a news report “$5bn Chashma-5 N-Plant to produce power at Rs 20 per unit: Country has... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 10:02am
Markets Iesco taking customer- friendly steps ISLAMABAD: A new sub-division, Gulzar-e-Quaid Rawalpindi, has been established by the IESCO management to facilitate... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Print $5bn Chashma-5 N-plant to produce power at Rs20 per unit: Country has swallowed a bitter pill? ISLAMABAD: The dollar-deficient Pakistan is said to have accepted a bitter pill of $ 5 billion Chashma-5 (C-5)... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:50am
Print Gas allocation policy: Industry seeks govt help to address ‘violation’ ISLAMABAD: Federal B, Area Association of Trade and Industry has sought the Finance Minister’s help to address the... Updated 09 Jul, 2023 04:16pm
Markets Installation of 200kV solar PV system inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Friday inaugurated the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Print Rs1.25/unit raise in Discos’ tariffs allowed ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved an average increase of Rs 1.25... Updated 05 Jul, 2023 08:54am
Markets FESCO vows to ensure uninterrupted power supply during holidays FAISALABAD: On the special directives of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Chief Executive Officer (CEO)... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
Editorials ‘Massive’ load-shedding, ‘inflated’ bills EDITORIAL: Summer never comes without the curse of load-shedding in this country, more in rural than urban areas, ... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
Markets India to cut daytime power tariffs, raise fees for night use NEW DELHI: India will cut tariffs for daytime power use but charge a premium when electricity demand peaks during ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Print NPCC submits Jul-Sep fuel requirements ISLAMABAD: National Power Control Centre (NPCC), the System Operator (SO) of power sector, has submitted fuel (RFO... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:23am
Pakistan Fesco holds online Katcheries to address complaints FAISALABAD: On the special directives of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), online Katcheries are being held... Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am
Business & Finance Iesco CEO to hold e-kachery ISLAMABAD: In order to address and promptly resolve consumer complaints regarding electricity, Chief Executive of... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Print Hike in power tariff widely expected Federal government mulls an increase in electricity tariff of up to Rs 5 per unit Updated 19 Jun, 2023 11:37am
Print PM lays focus on solar energy imperative Reviews process of formulation of policy regarding alternative sources of energy especially solar Updated 18 Jun, 2023 09:52am
BR Research Electricity: Record subsidy after record tariff hike In what was largely a budget pinned on “hope things fall in place” and what the central bank Monetary Policy... Published 14 Jun, 2023 07:39am
Business & Finance KATI hails approval of Electric Power Services Bill KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Faraz-ur-Rehman welcomed the approval of the... Published 10 Jun, 2023 05:01am
Markets Renewable energy capacity additions to hit record: IEA PARIS: Renewable power capacity will grow by a record number this year as high fossil fuel prices and energy ... Published 05 Jun, 2023 03:27am
Opinion Growth rate: PBS under the spotlight The provisional estimates for 2022-23 of the GDP by sector and by expenditure have been released recently by the... Published 30 May, 2023 03:37am
