Premature termination of PPA of Hubco power plant recommended ISLAMABAD: A panel comprising officials from Power Division and its attached Organisations has recommended premature... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:03am
Print Power surge crashes grid, plunging millions into darkness ISLAMABAD/SINGAPORE: Pakistan’s generators produced more power than was required on Monday, causing voltage... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:02am
Pakistan Supply of electricity to Karachi restored, finally KARACHI: Power supply to Karachi including residential, commercial and industrial zones, KWSB’s water pumping... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Print Country hit by major power outage ISLAMABAD: The country on Monday witnessed another prolonged power breakdown due to wide frequency, voltage and load... Updated 24 Jan, 2023 09:05am
Opinion Power distribution sector’s performance – II T&D losses have been valued at Rs 520 billion. If losses are reduced to Nepra’s (National Electric Power... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance Japan extends loan to Punjab power sector project ISLAMABAD: The Japanese government extended the project loan effective period up to 31 December 2024 of ongoing loan... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Markets 250MVA transformer energised at 220kV Vehari grid station LAHORE: Under the plan to enhance the transmission capacity of the system, the National Transmission & Despatch... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Print Senate panel questions govt’s ‘seriousness’ about power sector ISLAMABAD: The government’s seriousness to deal with the issues of the power sector was questioned as NTDC was... Updated 03 Jan, 2023 09:04am
Print Redress grievances of provinces, Nepra asks NTDC ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has asked the National Transmission and Dispatch... Updated 03 Jan, 2023 09:05am
Markets 19 projects: NTDC asked to justify cost overrun of around Rs65bn ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has asked the National Transmission and Dispatch... Published 27 Dec, 2022 07:43am
Markets Minister inspects HVDC converter station construction work in Nowshera PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Engineer Khurram Dastagir visited District Nowshera Khyber... Published 24 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Pakistan NTDC chief’s post: Former official points to ‘irregularities’ in appointment process ISLAMABAD: The process of appointment of new regular managing director (MD) of the National Transmission and ... Published 22 Dec, 2022 07:33am
Print Afghan side of CASA-1000: Pakistan, Tajikistan discuss financing options ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan have reportedly discussed financing options of Afghanistan part in Central Asia,... Updated 22 Dec, 2022 09:45am
Markets NTDC signs €43.76m loan for construction of Chakwal Grid Station LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) has inked a 43.76 million Euro loan agreement with... Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:07am
Markets For next year: NPCC seeks accurate power demand forecast ISLAMABAD: The National Power Control Centre (NPCC), an arm of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Print Fuel requirement for summer discussed ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division and Power Division) on Monday held a meeting to discuss fuel... Updated 13 Dec, 2022 09:41am
Print Dastgir launches construction of new grid stations LAHORE: Minister for Energy (Power Division) Khurram Dastgir Khan launched the construction of two mega projects of... Updated 11 Dec, 2022 09:57am
Pakistan LHC directs MoE secy to decide engineer’s representation LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has directed the secretary Ministry of Energy to decide a representation of the... Published 10 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Print 765kV DC transmission lines: FD asks PD to take action on award of contract ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has asked the Power Division to take appropriate action on award of 765 kV DC... Updated 09 Dec, 2022 09:28am
Print NTDC’s acting chief likely to be confirmed as MD LAHORE: Acting Managing Director (MD) of the National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) Engr Dr Rana Abdul... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:41am
Markets Dastgir inaugurates 220kV grid station in Jhimpir LAHORE: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan inaugurated 220kV grid station... Published 01 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Print Jul-Oct period: Rs241.26bn authorised/disbursed under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has authorised/disbursed Rs241.26 billion, including Rs43.94 billion foreign aid,... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 10:03am
Business & Finance Energy sector: ADB sending mission for proposed policy-based loan ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is fielding a consultation mission for the proposed policy-based loan... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 09:58am
Markets Ministry considering setting up advisory body of power sector LAHORE: The Ministry of Energy is considering an advisory council of power sector to address the management issues ... Published 25 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Print Jul-Sept period: Rs193.15bn authorised/ disbursed under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has authorised/disbursed Rs193.15 billion, including Rs38.94 billion foreign aid,... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:35am
Business & Finance SECL (Thar Block-1): EPTL voices concern over delay in transmission line construction ISLAMABAD: Ms/Engro Powergen Thar Limited (EPTL) has expressed its concern over the delay in construction of... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Print EPQL urges govt to notify ‘GDMO’ for smooth operation ISLAMABAD: Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL) has urged the government to notify the Gas Depletion Mitigation... Updated 20 Nov, 2022 09:39am
Print Star Hydro Power case: PPIB in trouble ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is reportedly in trouble after an arbitration award by... Updated 16 Nov, 2022 09:38am
Print PPIB urges PD to take up PMLTC sales tax issue with FBR ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has requested Power Division to take up the issue of... Updated 15 Nov, 2022 09:48am
Print There’s ‘sufficient’ power generation, NA told ISLAMABAD: The government informed the National Assembly on Friday that power generation capacity is sufficient –... Updated 12 Nov, 2022 09:38am