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
Business & Finance Wind, solar projects: PPIB seeks details of LoIs issued by Punjab, Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has sought details of Letters of Intent (LoIs) of wind... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:00am
Business & Finance LCCI concerned at another increase in power tariff LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed deep concern over another increase in power tariff... 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
Markets K-Electric enters into PPAA, TDSA agreements with federal govt Through these agreements, KE will be able to provide 1,000-2,000MW of uninterrupted electricity to Karachi, says CEO Moonis Alvi Updated 05 Jan, 2024 08:12pm
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
Markets Q3 QTA mechanism: Nepra approves Rs2.87/unit hike for KE ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved positive adjustment of Rs2.87 per... Updated 04 Jan, 2024 08:38am
Business & Finance Advice received to place anti-aircraft guns at Patrind Power Plant, claims SHPL ISLAMABAD: Star Hydro Power Limited (SHPL) on Tuesday claimed that the “sensitive quarters” had advised it to... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Print Solar IPPs: Hike in benchmark competitive tariff proposed ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (M/o PD&SI) has proposed increase in... Updated 02 Jan, 2024 08:46am
Print NTDC supports conversion of Lalpir, Pakgen to Thar coal ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has supported conversion of M/s Lalpir (LP) and Pakgen... Updated 02 Jan, 2024 08:24am
BR Research Interview with Amir Iqbal, CEO - Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company ‘We need tailor-made local yet out-of-the-box financial solutions for Thar’ Amir was appointed as the Chief... Published 01 Jan, 2024 07:18am
Print Zero-rated industrial consumers: Auto sector opposed to provision of power at ‘special’ rates ISLAMABAD: The country’s auto sector has opposed the government’s plan to provide electricity at special rates to... Updated 31 Dec, 2023 07:09pm
Print Nov 23 FCA: CPPA tells Nepra why it seeks tariff hike ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has attributed low utilisation of electricity in winter and... Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:40am
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
Print Application of additional cost to KE consumers: Nepra reserves verdict on PD’s motion ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) held a hearing on Wednesday on a motion filed by... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 08:35am
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 Govt-KE draft agreements: ECC approves Power Division’s proposal Directs Power Division to present matter related to KE’s generation enhancement plan to the CCOE Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:42pm
Print Govt-KE draft agreements need revision: Nepra ECC directs Power Division to revise them after due consultation with all stakeholders Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:04am
Print Special panel formed to resolve issue of wheeling charges ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has constituted a special panel headed by Caretaker Finance... Updated 14 Dec, 2023 09:07am
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
Opinion Ensuring grid readiness for renewable energy Pakistan is working to achieve up to 60% of electricity generation from renewable energy in line with UN SDG 7. For... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
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
Print LoIs for hydropower projects: KP seeks provinces’ say in PPIB WG ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has urged the federal government to give membership to provincial... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:09am
Print SPV 21 seeks govt help to assert its position regarding KE ISLAMABAD: Infrastructure Growth Capital Fund LP (IGCF) SPV 21 claims to own 53.8 per cent shares of KES Power... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 12:28pm
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