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.
Ministry of Energy appoints independent directors to Discos’ boards
ISLAMABAD: After taking necessary approval of the federal government, the Ministry of Energy has issued notifications regarding the appointment of independent directors...
Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction likely in March 2025
Standing Committee on IT & Telecom urges Ministry of IT&T to ensure quality 5G services post-auction and incentivise infrastructure improvements
Pakistan’s power generation drops 1.9%, costs down by nearly 11% in June 2024
Reduction in cost was largely due to 19% decrease in the cost of power generation from imported coal
Pakistan’s IT exports up by 24% to $3.2bn in FY24
Pakistan's Information Technology (IT) exports have soared to $3.2 billion in the fiscal year 2024, marking a robust 24% year-on-year increase from...
Pakistan’s big industry shows 7.33% YoY growth in May 2024
Overall LSMI sector posts a growth of 0.99% during July- May 2023-24Â
Textile exports see slight growth in FY24 amid tough fiscal measures
Textile and clothing exports increased by 0.93% YOY to $16.55 billion by the end of FY2023-24; declined by 3.91% MoM to $1.41 billion in June 2024
Eleven firms express interest in Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction consultancy
Government aims to enhance mobile broadband services with a planned 5G rollout by April 2025
Textile exporters denied tax relief; who to blame?
After years of protection to make the industry internationally competitive, govt has removed the cover from above textile exporters. Who will this affect the most?
Pakistan opts for negotiation over legal action in $800 million dispute with UAE’s EtisalatÂ
Privatisation Secretary hopes for a breakthrough by October-November as government seeks resolution in 16-year-old PTCL privatisation caseÂ