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 2024 

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’ inefficiencies 

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.