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NEPRA concludes hearing into FCA of DISCOs for Oct

NEPRA holds hearing into KE's distribution, supply licence application

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday conducted public hearing into K-Electric (KE's) application for grant of distribution and supply licence for next 20 years which has already expired in July 2023

LCCI welcomes NEPRA decision on net metering

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approves extension of GOP guarantee ceiling worth Rs 100 bn in favour of PSO

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of Energy for the extension of the GOP guarantee ceiling worth Rs100 billion in favour of PSO till December 2024, subject to the approval of terms and conditions of each financing facility by the Finance Division upon renewal

Energy minister opens road show in Dubai for 600 MW solar PV project

Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy, Muhammad Ali opened the proceedings of the roadshow in Dubai for a 600 MW solar PV project in Punjab

Outgoing CEO stresses collaboration among all stakeholder for Railways revival

Outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan Railways Shahid Aziz has expressed his optimism that the department can revive fully if its untapped potential is utilised and collaboration among all stakeholders including railway officials, government entities and the dedicated workforce is enhanced to the optimum

132KV Grid Station formally energized to supply electricity to Hattar SEZ

NEPRA concludes public hearing on K-Electric’s power acquisition programme

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) concluded a public hearing on K-Electric’s Power Acquisition Programme (PAP) for FY2024 to FY2030, aiming to develop a long-term capacity expansion plan for KE’s service territory and meet the energy demand in a reliable and sustainable manner

KP Minister met NEPRA chief, discusses issuance of power transmission license

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Industries, Commerce and Technical Education, Dr. Aamir Abdullah called on Chairman, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Waseem Mukhtar in federal capital Islamabad on Monday

SC sets aside LHC verdict in fuel price adjustment case

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday set aside the decision of Lahore High Court (LHC) for declaring the fuel price adjustment in electricity bills as illegal and sent the matter to the NEPRA Appellate tribunal

NEPRA to hear KE’s request for QTA on Oct 19

National Electric Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has admitted a petition filed by K-Electric for Quarterly Tariff Adjustments (QTA) for period of April to June 2023

JI moves petition to SC against taxes in electricity bills

Karachiites burdened with more increase in power bills

The latest reports say that National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased Rs4.45 per unit for consumers served by K-Electric (KE).

Mehmood Shah listened complaints against SEPCO & SSGC

Regional Head Federal Ombudsman Sukkur Syed Mehmood Ali Shah listened complaints against Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SEPCO) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in an open court held at the Provincial Ombudsman's Office, Larkana, here on Thursday.

Discos seek Rs1.83 per unit increase in Oct electricity bills

The development coincides with a broader trend of rising power, gas, and fuel prices in Pakistan, contributing to the ongoing challenge of record-high inflation in the country.

Senate body applauds Power Division for taking swift action against line losses, electricity theft

Meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Power Thursday applauded the Power Division for taking swift action against the line losses and electricity theft in different DISCOs

PSA in the field to protect net metering

The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has made a resounding call to action, urging authorities and stakeholders to continue supporting net metering as a crucial pillar of the nation's sustainable energy future

Chaghi, Panjgur potential to produce thousands of MW renewable electricity: Speakers

Balochistan's Chaghi and Panjgur districts have the potential to produce thousands of megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity (RE) from wind and solar energy but financial, administrative and political problems are hampering this potential from becoming a reality

NEPRA asks DISCOs to improve performance in 15 days

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday directed the power distribution companies (DISCOs) to improve their performance in 15 days and submit a report in that regard

Sales tax should be frozen in electricity bills and capacity charges should be negotiated with power plants : Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Sohail Talat, Tanveer Arshad, Bilal Khan FPCCI

President FPCCI Irfan Iqbal Shaikh has said that Pakistani people and businesses are facing unaffordable electricity prices and Nepra has decided to increase the price of electricity purchase in the financial year 2023-24

FPCCI concerns over power hike; demands cut in taxes

FPCCI concerns over power hike; demands cut in taxes

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said on Tuesday that Pakistani households and businesses were facing mounting power tariff

FESCO not empowered to fix price of electricity: Eng. Bashir Ahmed

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) was not empowered to fix price of the electricity as it was the power distribution company only, said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) FESCO Engineer Bashir Ahmed

Govt taking steps to settle electricity tariff matters, says CEO MEPCO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MEPCO Engineer Mahar Allah Yar Bharwana, has said that National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) determined the price of electricity