Power: incentive package urged to bridge capacity-utilization gap ISLAMABAD: “To increase utilization of the idle generation capacity, the government can offer incentives to... Published 20 Jan, 2024 05:18am
Print 9-cent tariff: Govt yet to cross several bridges? Issues of rationalization of tariff and circular debt stock reduction were recently discussed at a meeting of the Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Updated 13 Jan, 2024 05:01pm
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
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 Industries: Tariff cut plan requires an IMF nod ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has reportedly prepared a plan to reduce industrial tariff by up to 25 percent... Updated 04 Jan, 2024 09:02am
Print Regionally competitive level sought: APTMA demands power tariff at 9-10 cents per kWh ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has expressed deep concern over the absolutely dismal... Updated 22 Dec, 2023 09:19am
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 Higher tariffs cause power consumption decline: APTMA ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumption of textile sector in the jurisdictions of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco)... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:48am
Print Commercial operation date: Nepra likely to grant Zorlu 4-month extension ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday hinted at granting extension for four... Updated 06 Dec, 2023 08:43am
Print Solar panel, allied equipment manufacturing: Govt decides to identify, plug policy gaps Neelofur Hafeez, Joint Secretary (LED), MoI&P briefs about decisions taken in 5th meeting of the Apex Committee of the SIFC Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:50pm
Business & Finance Businesspeople urge govt to lay focus on renewable energy ISLAMABAD: The business community has urged the government to focus on renewable energy in a bid to significantly... Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am
BR Research Power tariff adjustments and losses go down Having made the highest-ever quarterly tariff adjustment for 1QFY24 – Nepra is all set to entertain discos’... Published 21 Nov, 2023 08:19am
Print Power sector circular debt swells despite recovery drive Reaches Rs 2.537 trillion during first quarter Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:57am
Print Hydroelectric sector: Wapda challenges Nepra’s tariff determination ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has challenged National Electric Power Regulatory AUTHOIRTY... Updated 14 Nov, 2023 08:51am
Print FCA for Sep 23: Nepra allows Discos Re0.4/unit tariff hike ISLAMABAD; National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has notified positive adjustment of Paisa 40 per... Updated 09 Nov, 2023 10:20am
Opinion Power tariff – a flawed business model Power tariffs have recently been in the limelight – not for any other issue but for unaffordability of the same.... Published 07 Nov, 2023 07:07am
Print Industrial consumers: Three options tailored for ‘winter package’ ISLAMABAD: Power Division has tailored three options for country-wide four months (November 2023 to February 29,... Updated 26 Oct, 2023 08:45am
Markets 470MW Lower Spat Gah Hydropower Project: Nepra is said to have accepted tariff application ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is said to have accepted tariff application of... Published 24 Oct, 2023 05:05am
Print Negative adjustment of Rs357m in QTA: Nepra puts its decision on KE’s request on hold ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday decided to hold decision on... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 10:06am
Business & Finance September FCA: CPPA-G seeks 55 paisa positive adjustment in Discos’ tariffs ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought positive adjustment of paisa 55 per... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
BR Research Power sector planning critical to sustainability Pakistan’s energy sector (especially power) is facing a trilemma of affordability, access, and sustainability, and... Published 18 Oct, 2023 08:39am
Print PBC floats proposals aimed at reducing power tariff ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has floated proposals to slash electricity tariff up to Rs 6.5 per unit... Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:24pm
Business & Finance APTMA seeks ‘competitive’ electricity tariff ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought electricity tariff competitive with regional... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 08:47am
Print First review under SBA becomes due: Ministries spurred into action Ministry of Finance asks all ministries to implement all the commitments made with the International Monetary Fund Updated 05 Oct, 2023 09:47am
Print Approval of new tariff for Kapco plant: Nepra in a fix ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is facing a catch 22 situation with respect to... Updated 05 Oct, 2023 08:43am
Opinion Anatomisation of power tariff Power Sector as a whole and specifically the electricity tariff is under discussion every day. All and sundry are... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 06:48am
Print ‘FPA, QTA in power bills’: SC issues notices to AGP, respondents ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) and respondents in petitions... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 08:34am
Print Discos and KE consumers: Nepra notifies periodic adjustment of Rs3.28/unit ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday issued notification of periodic adjustment... Updated 03 Oct, 2023 09:42am
Business & Finance Meeting with ministers sought: RLNG/gas supply and pricing need clarity: APTMA ISLAMABAD: While expressing concerns about the continuation of cross-subsidy, the All Pakistan Textile Mills... Published 29 Sep, 2023 06:24am
Print Contracts with IPPs, tariffs and ‘SOFR’: ECC tells PD to analyse impact of change, financial implications ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Power Division to analyze... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:18am