Islamabad, May 22, 2025: The LUMS Energy Institute, in collaboration with the National Grid Company (NGC), formerly NTDC, will host the National Consultative Workshop on the Power Sector Indigenization Road …
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Climate ChangeTop Trending News
Electricity Demand Surpasses 21,000 MW Amid Sweltering Heatwave
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The country’s electricity demand has surged beyond 21,000 megawatts (MW) as soaring temperatures sweep across Pakistan, according to the latest figures released by the Power Division. The increased demand, …
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BusinessTop Trending News
Electricity Tariffs: Govt Accepts No Reduction in Base Rates
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad, April 05: The government has confirmed that there has been no reduction in the national base electricity tariff as of now. However, Power Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari stated …
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National
Inquiry Committee Reveals Overbilling Scandal in Power Sector
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadOverbilling ISLAMABAD: An independent four-member inquiry committee has substantiated allegations of systematic overbilling by power distribution companies (Discos) across Pakistan, as accused by the power regulator. Led by former federal …
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LAHORE: The National Electronic Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has taken decisive action against overbilling in the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) region. In a move to address the issue of …
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The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sounded the alarm over the potential widespread closure of industrial units in the coming months, citing soaring energy prices as the primary …
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Cabinet Rejects Power Division’s Proposal for Rs600 Billion Annual Collection Plan
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadRs600 Billion The federal cabinet, in its session on Tuesday, rejected the Power Division’s proposal to collect Rs600 billion annually, as revealed by sources familiar with the matter. The cabinet …
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Ongoing Over-Billing Concerns: Power Division and NEPRA in Disagreement Regarding Investigation Findings
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: The Power Division and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) are in disagreement over the ongoing problem of over-billing, revealing a divergence in their assessments. A preliminary report …
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Economy
Govt throws gas bomb on consumers to meet IMF’s condition ahead of talks for $700 million next tranche
This marks the second gas tariff increase in 2023. In January this year, gas tariffs were raised by up to 112 percent.
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Power Division greenlights the hike in electricity prices for KE consumers
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadConsumers slapped with Rs4.45 hike ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has issued a notification regarding the increase in electricity prices for K-Electric (KE) consumers. Last month, the National Electric Power Regulatory …