Islamabad, July 5, 2025: The World Bank has approved an extra $55 million in funding for Pakistan’s Electricity Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project. The approval was given on June 27, 2025, under …
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Business
Pakistan’s Power Sector Circular Debt Rises to Rs2.396 Trillion
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadIslamabad, 29 Apr, 2025: Pakistan’s power sector has shown signs of financial recovery as the country’s circular debt decreased to Rs2.396 trillion by the end of March 2025, reflecting a …
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Rs 600 Bln of Internal Savings and Bank Loans to Eradicate Circular Debt
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD, March 15: The government of Pakistan, along with commercial banks, is reportedly moving toward a potential agreement on a Rs 1.23 trillion loan aimed at resolving the power sector …
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Islamabad, Mar 8, 2025: Pakistan’s power sector is grappling with multiple challenges, including mismanagement, financial instability, and policy uncertainty. The sector requires urgent modernization, yet attracting sufficient investment remains a …
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Islamabad, Mar 3, 2025: Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, held an extensive discussion today with global development partners in the energy sector, focusing on reform strategies …
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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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Economy
Power sector reports the largest outflow of $242 million foreign direct investment in January 2024
ISLAMABAD: In January 2024, Pakistan’s Power Sector experienced the largest net outflow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), amounting to $242 million, The State Bank of Pakistan disclosed this development in …
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National
NEPRA Demands Accountability: Power Distribution Companies Under Scrutiny for Overbilling
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadNEPRA ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has taken a firm stance against the power distribution companies (Discos) following their inadequate response to widespread overbilling of consumers in …
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Latest Updates
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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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has taken a decisive step by issuing a show cause notice to Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) due to its reported negligence …