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Cabinet body approves establishment of independent power market

The ISMO is aimed at The government’s role as a sole buyer of electricity

Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:41pm

Several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be without electricity next week

These areas will be out of power for at least five hours

Updated 05 Oct, 2024 07:30pm

These areas of Islamabad will be without electricity on Friday

IESCO will undertake repair work in these areas

Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:19pm

K-Electric launches “Star Rewards” program offering discounts for timely bill payments

The program is tailored to meet the diverse needs of today’s customers: K-Electric

Published 02 Oct, 2024 03:44pm

UK’s last coal-fired power station to close

Uniper plans to replace the facility with a 'carbon-free technology and energy hub'

Published 30 Sep, 2024 09:21am

Circular debt in power sector could hit Rs2.8 trillion despite 51% electricity price hike

The agreement with the IMF stated that govt plans to allocate Rs381 billion in subsidies

Published 24 Sep, 2024 01:18pm

Possibility of major reduction in electricity prices as govt, IPPs try to resolve issues

Over 100 powerhouses are being reviewed for tariff adjustment

Updated 22 Sep, 2024 06:15pm

Several areas of Faisalabad will be without electricity on Sunday

The shutdowns will be made for repairs

Published 22 Sep, 2024 09:00am

Govt expects tariff relief following review of independent power producers

Govt is renegotiating contracts to address "unsustainable" electricity prices that are among the highest in the region

Published 21 Sep, 2024 03:14pm

Some areas of Peshawar, Bisham will be without electricity today

Areas will be out of electricity for five hours due to maintenance work

Published 21 Sep, 2024 12:30am

KE spokesperson clarifies what transpired at meeting with govt

The committee acknowledges K-Electric's superior performance over other DISCOs

Published 20 Sep, 2024 03:03pm

K-Electric CEO Alvi loses temper with Sindh Assembly lawmakers

‘Cancel our licence and supply power yourself!’ says Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 07:51pm

Essential Services Act enforced to counter protests against privatisation of Discos

Government enacts Act for all power sector entities for six months

Updated 15 Sep, 2024 06:50pm

Several areas of Islamabad will be without electricity for five hours today

IESCO issues power shutdown programme

Published 13 Sep, 2024 12:36am

Punjab govt withdraws Rs14 subsidy electricity amid IMF pressure

The federal govt had postponed implementation of a 51% increase in electricity prices

Published 11 Sep, 2024 04:21pm

Massive traffic jams in Karachi as residents protest electricity outage

Traffic police have advised citizens to use alternative routes

Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:43am

Several areas of Faisalabad to be without electricity today

FESCO will be doing repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines

Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:06am

Govt renegotiating power deals with IPPs to cut costs: Leghari

Power minister says existing price structure of power not sustainable

Published 07 Sep, 2024 04:47pm

NEPRA increases power tariff by Rs1.75 per unit

It will be reflected in bills for September, October, and November

Updated 06 Sep, 2024 11:23pm

Pakistan proposes plan to IMF for electricity price cut

Rs2.8 trillion will be used to close down inefficient power plants

Published 02 Sep, 2024 01:19pm

Government paid Rs1tr in capacity payments to IPPs over 10 years

Of total payments, Rs536.3 billion was allocated to gas and RLNG-based power plants

Published 31 Aug, 2024 07:00pm

Here’s how expensive Karachi’s electricity became in the last year

The electricity prices rose by Rs1.71 in July 2023

Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:57am

PPP chief Bilawal perplexed by Punjab’s Rs14 per unit relief to electricity consumers

Says Sindh will forgo solar home system project if federal government convinces it of its cheap electricity plan

Updated 29 Aug, 2024 10:53pm

Several areas of Peshawar will be out of electricity on Aug 29

Power supply will not be available for five hours

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:51pm

Relief mechanism on electricity in the offing, claims MQM-P’s Sattar

Laments PML-N does not take allies into confidence before key decisions

Published 23 Aug, 2024 10:09pm

Pool of funds for relief package by all provinces would’ve been better: Abbasi

Leaders of PPP, PML-N not meeting to resolve people’s issues, says former PM

Published 22 Aug, 2024 10:30pm

Instead of politicking, provinces should copy Punjab’s electricity bills’ relief: PM Shehbaz

Clarifies federal government has nothing to do with province’s relief

Published 21 Aug, 2024 12:14am

Power shut down notified for areas of Peshawar

Consumers will face inconvenience for five hours

Published 21 Aug, 2024 12:06am

Electricity rates: PML-N, PPP bar party leaders from throwing shade at each other

Both parties have communicated this decision to their leaders

Published 20 Aug, 2024 08:14pm

Functioning ‘nervous system’ a must for Pakistan: economist Atif Mian

Laments Pakistan did not have a nervous system to make the right decisions

Updated 19 Aug, 2024 10:09pm