Coal pricing mechanism: power plants, coal suppliers question Nepra’s proposed revision ISLAMABAD: Coal power plants and coal suppliers on Thursday raised questions on NEPRA’s proposed revision in coal... Updated 22 Sep, 2023 02:20pm
Opinion UFG: the elephant in the room Natural gas is the most important energy source in Pakistan’s energy mix providing 40% of its primary energy... Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:37am
Print FCA Aug: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.83/ unit hike in Discos’ tariff ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a positive adjustment of Rs 1.83 per... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:28am
Print Power Division shares CDMP with IMF, World Bank Official argues average tariff will remain Rs 42 or Rs 43 per unit as no substantial variation is expected in estimates of CDMP Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:26am
Print To be applicable from July 1, 2023: Govt set to approve transition of LIBOR to ‘SOFR’ ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to approve transition of London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) to Secured Over... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 09:10am
Print RfP for solar PV project: PPIB seeks revision in indexation, adjustment formula ISLAMABAD: The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has sought revision in indexation/adjustment formula,... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 09:53am
Print Award of ‘dubious’ contract to German firm: Senate panel accuses World Bank official and power secretary of ‘conniving’ with NTDC ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power on Thursday accused Country Director World Bank, Najy Benhassine,... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 09:50am
Pakistan Power price hike: Traders stage sit-in outside Nepra regional office KARACHI: Traders on Thursday staged a sit-in protest against the soaring inflation in the country, asking the ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Markets Nepra grills CEOs of Discos for inflated electricity bills ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday grilled Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 09:12am
Markets CM urges KE to generate cheap electricity by using local fuel KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Former Justice Maqbool Baqar has urged K-Electric to generate cheap... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Print KE consumers: Govt slammed for seeking over Rs10/unit positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday came under severe criticism from business community and domestic... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 08:53am
Print Electricity issues: KCCI urges PD secy to ensure implementation of agreed points ISLAMABAD: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged Secretary Power Division to honour his... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:43am
Print FCA mechanism: DISCOs’ July tariff raised by Rs1.46 per unit ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased tariff of power Distribution... Updated 09 Sep, 2023 08:44am
Opinion The anatomy of Discos’ BoDs The whole nation is seized by the huge bills received by the people. KE – as a vertically integrated utility –... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 06:40am
Markets Further hike in power tariff: Traders staging protest demo outside Nepra office today KARACHI: In response to a contentious proposal for yet another increase in the electricity prices, traders are... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Print SIFC identifies 9 power projects worth $6.87bn ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has identified nine power sector projects at an... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 11:23am
Opinion Renewable energy: solution to energy crisis The power sector of Pakistan has remained under severe stress for more than two decades. To fill the gap between... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Markets ‘Energy woes can be curbed only through innovation, targeted investments’ ISLAMABAD: Power sector experts and thought leaders have emphasised that Pakistan’s energy woes can be curbed only... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Print Nepra competitive bidding tariff: Amendments to RFP, SPDs for large solar projects approved ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved amendments in the Request for... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:18am
Print KE consumers: PD seeks ‘steep positive’ adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has sought an exorbitant positive adjustment of up to Rs 10 per unit for K-Electric... Updated 05 Sep, 2023 09:49am
Editorials Misdirected anger? EDITORIAL: Authorities will have to be very careful about how they handle the turbulence created by the protests ... Published 05 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Opinion The circular debt paradox The power sector has an annual turnover of around Rs 3.3 trillion. Of this, collection stands at around 88 percent,... Updated 04 Sep, 2023 06:43am
Editorials Initiative required from caretakers EDITORIAL: The induction of well-respected technocrats in the caretaker cabinet on 17 August was widely hailed but a... Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance BMP says will step up protest against hike in electricity tariffs LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has pledged to... Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Print Senate body shows populist approach to power bills The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat takes serious notice of the hike in electricity prices Updated 02 Sep, 2023 05:54pm
Print Nepra Act: KP govt raises objections on amendments ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has raised objections on amendments in Nepra Act 1997... Updated 02 Sep, 2023 09:49am
Markets Nepra seeks ‘performance report’ from Discos in 15 days ISLAMABAD: The regulator of the power sector on Wednesday sought a detailed report from the power distribution... Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Print SC moved against PPIB (amendment) Act ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to declare the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (Amendment) Act,... Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:03am
Print Power utilities have no role in setting prices: K-Electric KARACHI: K-Electric spokesperson reiterated that the company understands the prevailing concerns regarding the... Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:26am
Pakistan NEPRA asks Discos to improve performance in 15 days The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday directed the power distribution companies... Published 30 Aug, 2023 09:24pm
