Interview with Ali Majid - General Manager, LONGi Pakistan Branch ‘LONGi's market share in Pakistan has been the highest among other players’ Ali Majid is a seasoned marketing... Published 20 May, 2024 08:39am
Markets KE leads discussion on renewable energy trajectory KARACHI: Although Pakistan continues to grapple with its energy challenges, the nation has been actively... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Markets Govt’s balancing act: incentivise solar, but not too much? KARACHI: Pakistan’s government has once again been caught in a tight spot. It wants to promote renewable energy –... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:51am
Print Renewable energy, IT sectors: Dar invites Swiss investment ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday invited Swiss companies to invest in Pakistan, particularly in the... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:01am
Print WPPs worried about continuous power curtailment ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Wind Energy Association (PakWEA) has expressed serious concerns at the continuous power... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 08:15pm
Markets Oil tanker 'mafia': PM Shehbaz again pushes for renewable energy generation Appreciates Punjab govt for taking steps to control power theft Updated 15 Apr, 2024 06:46pm
Opinion The grid and energy sustainability In the ambitious quest for a sustainable future, the conversation about energy often revolves around the creation of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Markets Gul Ahmed says will install a 17.1MW rooftop solar plant Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited (GATM), one of the country’s largest textile mills, announced that it will install a... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:56pm
Markets PSA rejects smear campaign, reaffirms commitment to its mission LAHORE: Pakistan Solar Association (PSA), dedicated to the advancement of renewable energy in Pakistan, reaffirms ... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Print Integrating renewable energy into operations: Nepra grants approval to two of three RFPs submitted by KE ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has granted approval... Updated 05 Mar, 2024 10:38am
Pakistan PSW mega event inaugurated at Expo Centre Lahore LAHORE: Pakistan Sustainability Week (PSW) alongside Solar Pakistan – 14th International Renewable Energy... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Markets Solar firms say raising finances for projects ‘most difficult’ There are incentives as well as monetary benefits to do the right thing for the planet by opting for renewables such... Published 20 Feb, 2024 11:32pm
Markets Pakistan’s power generation cost sees 23% jump, generation dips in January The cost of power generation in Pakistan saw a jump of 23% in January 2024, while generation declined by 2% as... Updated 20 Feb, 2024 09:30pm
Business & Finance Electricity through renewable energy: HCCI President criticizes govt for its incompetence HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Adeel Siddiqui has severely criticized caretaker... Published 20 Feb, 2024 03:09am
Markets Climate campaigners urge China to invest in renewable energy LAHORE: Climate campaigners urged China to invest in renewable energy in Pakistan. The demand was raised at a rally... Published 11 Feb, 2024 05:35am
Print 300MW category–III wind project: SIFC EC directs PPIB to conduct bidding process ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Private... Updated 10 Feb, 2024 04:23pm
Print Saudi firm keen to invest in renewable energy sector ISLAMABAD: Saudi company ACWA Power is reportedly ready to offer low tariff for solar project of 600 MWp subject to... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:11am
Print PM urges Al-Jomaih Group to invest in alternative energy ISLAMABAD: The government welcomes Saudi investment in Pakistan’s energy sector, stated Caretaker Prime Minister... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 09:36am
Opinion Coal power plants: early retirement? Recently, a conference was held in Islamabad on the proposal of “Early Retirement of Coal Power Plants”. Those... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Opinion Hopium – I Stubborn refusal to look reality in the face and wishing for good daddy saviour has been our norm since 75 years,... Published 04 Jan, 2024 05:41am
Opinion Farmers not the principal culprits There’s a continuous debate that burning of rice crop residue in Punjab is the primary contributor to smog. Every... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Opinion COP28: emerging role of nuclear power Nuclear power is a zero carbon source of energy, meaning that during its operations, no carbon is produced or... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am
Business & Finance Nestlé powers Rs2bn renewable energy investment in Pakistan LAHORE: Nestlé reaffirms its commitment to Pakistan’s vision for renewable energy with investment of Rs 2 billion... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am
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
World Pressure grows for climate deal in Dubai DUBAI: The president of the UN’s COP28 climate talks urged negotiators to compromise on Sunday, warning “failure... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:41am
Print Security concerns: Saudi firm says unable to sign pacts on solar projects Absence of some key enabling factors include lack of base tariff, legal framework for G-to-G collaboration, land, ability to pay for power and the issue of connectivity with grid Updated 28 Nov, 2023 01:19pm
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
Markets Pakistan’s power generation cost declines over 8% in October At a time of rising electricity bills, the cost of power generation in Pakistan saw a decline of over 8% in October... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:46pm
Pakistan Govt focusing on alternative energy resources: caretaker info minister Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said that the government is focusing on... Updated 12 Nov, 2023 10:42pm
Print SIFC body zeroes in on RE projects Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council constitutes an inter-ministerial panel Updated 08 Nov, 2023 10:06am
