Nine departments of MoST left without permanent heads
Irrelevant officials running key organizations on ad hoc basis
Five Pakistani exhibitors exhibit at Texworld Apparel Sourcing event in Los Angeles
Pakistani manufacturers include Mehmood Textiles, Creative Apparels, Denim Dreams by ZA Apparel, Towellers, and Kings Apparel
Textile exports decline by 10% MoM, 3% YoY in July 2024Â
Decline attributed to lower cotton yarn and cloth exports; garments and canvas show growth in the first month of the fiscal year
Internet firewall could cost Pakistan’s economy $300 million: P@SHA
Government's lack of transparency on firewall sparks distrust; global IT clients fear privacy compromise; P@SHA calls for immediate and unconditional halt to this digital siege
NEPRA flags Rs596 billion in losses due to Discos’ inefficienciesÂ
Transmission and distribution losses rise to 18.31% in FY24, resulting in Rs276 billion addition to the circular debt
K-Electric seeks Nepra nod to extend lifespan of Bin Qasim power units
Power utility aims to keep units operational until new coal plant launches in 2027
Task force formed to implement structural reforms in power sector
Initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on the federal government and establish an efficient, self-sustaining competitive power market
Nepra approves Rs6.690 billion negative adjustment for K-Electric
Quarterly Adjustment for April-June 2023 to be included in new multi-year tariff
Pakistan eyes Kyrgyzstan coal imports for power generation
Exploring energy cooperation as interim solution until Thar coal transition
Power Division targets 23 key issues in generation, transmission, and distribution for reforms
Plans to present an overview of its strategy to the Senate Standing Committee on Power on August 6, 2024
NEPRA Asaan Approach mobile app on the cards to facilitate consumers
App will enable users to register complaints related to electricity issues in the minimum possible time
Is the govt about to let go of its control on petrol prices?
The PM claims he is about to deregulate petrol prices. The govt was barely in control anyways
The double whammy of declining electricity demand and increased consumer tariffs
Electricity generation in the country dropped by 10%, while capacity payments surged by a whooping 29% in FY 23
Engro’s strategic asset divestiture in thermal energy sector gets CCP’s approval
Transaction involves a consortium acquiring approximately 50.10% of M/s Engro Powergen Thar (Pvt.) Ltd from M/s Engro Energy Limited.
NA panel approves Telecom Appellate Tribunal Bill 2024
Bill aims to establish a tribunal to address telecommunication disputes and ensure efficient digital governance.