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Business & Economy

PM directs power policy reforms to boost industrial and agricultural output

'Electricity production can be best leveraged to increase the output of goods'

Published 20 Oct, 2025 01:46pm

Pakistan

August electricity bills waived for flood-hit areas: Awais Leghari

Amounts already collected will be refunded to power consumers, says minister

Published 14 Sep, 2025 08:58am

Business & Economy

‘Apna Meter Apni Reading’: What is MoE’s self meter reading initiative?

By uploading photos of their meter, consumers can minimise errors, delayed readings, billing disputes

Published 07 Aug, 2025 04:36pm

Pakistan

Govt to cut power sector circular debt from Rs2.38 trillion to Rs561 billion in major restructuring

Govt clarifies the surcharge has already reached its 10 per cent cap

Updated 29 Jul, 2025 01:49pm

Business & Economy

IMF approves government’s plan to reduce electricity rates: sources

Plan includes proposal to decrease base tariff by up to Rs2 per unit.

Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:54am

Business & Economy

Govt set to privatize three DISCOs including Islamabad

PM Sharif expressed concerns over delays in appointing CEOs for the DISCOs in recent meeting

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:55am

Business & Economy

Policymakers concerned over surge in solar panel installations, provincial distribution plans

Wealthier consumers are increasingly opting for rooftop solar systems

Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:31am

Business & Economy

Government to convene meetings with IPPs on contract changes

Government previously claimed that terminating power purchase agreements of five IPPs

Published 20 Oct, 2024 11:16am

Business & Economy

Govt stops payment to 18 IPPs to renegotiate contracts

Five IPPs have already agreed to terminate contracts

Updated 14 Oct, 2024 09:32am

Business & Economy

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

Pakistan

Power division shelves plan to change net metering rates

Proposal for the net metering buyback rate is ready

Published 16 Sep, 2024 09:28am

Business & Economy

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

Business & Economy

Power Division denies reports that investigation committee summoned IPPs owners

Media reports claimed that six owners of IPPs have been summoned to Islamabad on Monday

Updated 01 Sep, 2024 06:29pm

Pakistan

Power division denies reports of IPP owners being summoned

Reports had claimed 13 IPP owners were summoned to Islamabad

Published 01 Sep, 2024 03:54pm

Pakistan

Govt proposes amendments to legalise ‘revenue-based load shedding’ in Pakistan

Power DIvision cites economic compulsions behind decision

Updated 19 Aug, 2024 11:01pm

Business & Economy

Power Division willing to share IPP agreements with NA standing committee on power

The electricity prices were increased due to the pressure of IMF: Secretary Power

Published 17 Aug, 2024 10:47am

Pakistan

PM extends electricity bill payment deadline by 10 Days

Decision made to ease difficulties of consumers

Published 31 Jul, 2024 09:43pm

Business & Economy

Govt initiates plan to address 23 issues in power sector

The plan focuses on addressing key challenges in each segment of the power sector

Published 30 Jul, 2024 10:24am

Business & Economy

Power minister vows to maintain IPP contracts

Awais Leghari describes them as ‘important as CPEC’

Published 28 Jul, 2024 10:27pm

Business & Economy

No truth to reports of free electricity for parliamentarians, bureaucrats: Power Division

No free electricity was being supplied to any government institutions, says Division

Published 28 Jul, 2024 07:01pm

Business & Economy

Power Division refutes reports on handing over DISCOs control to army

Clarifies management of DISCOs were not being handed over to another entity

Published 12 Jan, 2024 05:42pm

Pakistan

Countrywide power transmission system restored: Power Division

Disruption occurred in two 500 kV transmission lines at the morning in South of Karachi

Published 14 Oct, 2022 12:07am

یکساں ٹیرف پالیسی: کے الیکٹرک کے ٹیرف میں 1.55 روپے فی یونٹ اضافے کا مطالبہ

وزارتِ توانائی نے کابینہ ڈویژن سے کے الیکٹرک کے ٹیرف میں 1.55 روپے فی یونٹ اضافے کا مطالبہ کر دیا

Published 15 Aug, 2022 12:29pm

بلدیاتی انتخابات کی سہولیات کیلئے سندھ کو اضافی بجلی فراہم کرنے کا فیصلہ

سندھ میں ڈسکوز کوآج رات 12 بجے تک450 میگاواٹ اضافی بجلی فراہم کرنے کی ہدایت کی گئی ہے، پاور ڈویژن

Published 26 Jun, 2022 01:12pm

Pakistan

At least 6,865MW power shortfall keeps Pakistan in darkness

Shortfall causes loadshedding up to 14 hours

Published 04 Jun, 2022 04:28pm

ملک میں بجلی کی طلب میں اضافہ، لوڈشیڈنگ جاری

ملک کے مختلف علاقوں میں 8 گھنٹوں کی غیر اعلانیہ لوڈشیڈنگ کی جا رہی ہے۔

Published 29 May, 2022 02:53pm

ملک میں غیراعلانیہ لوڈ شیڈنگ جاری، بجلی کا شارٹ فال بڑھ گیا

پاورڈویژن ذرائع کے مطابق بجلی کی مجموعی پیداوار21 ہزار568 میگاواٹ ہے اورطلب 26 ہزارمیگاواٹ ہے

Updated 12 May, 2022 03:40pm

وزیراعظم کا وعدہ وفا نہ ہوسکا، بجلی شارٹ فال میں واضح کمی ریکارڈ

بجلی کی مجموعی پیداوار18 ہزار800 میگاواٹ جبکہ طلب 22 ہزارمیگاواٹ ہے بجلی کا شارٹ فال 3 ہزار200 میگاواٹ رہ گیا۔

Published 02 May, 2022 04:02pm

Pakistan

Finance ministry refuses to support Rs50b grant for projects under CPEC

Cash strapped Power Division seeks PM’s help to recover Rs111b from provinces sans AJK

Published 18 Apr, 2022 08:50am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Iran ‘set to settle’ power issues related to Mekran Division

Sources say they will also settle discrepancy in payment against 104MW electricity being supplied by Iranian side

Published 11 Apr, 2022 09:48am