World Bank approves $450m to support Pakistan’s transition to renewable energy
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $450 million in financing to support Pakistan’s transition to clean energy as the country aims to...
Govt decides to utilise idle capacity of PGPC’s LNG terminal
ISLAMABAD: In an apparent bid to avoid looming gas crisis in the upcoming winter season, the government has decided to allocate the...
Maple Leaf to boost WHR plant capacity to 25MW
LAHORE: The Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF) announced the opening of a letter of credit (LC) related to the expansion of...
Low gas pressure continues to impact KE’s generation capability
K-Electric (KE) continues to be challenged by low gas pressure from the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), said Karachi’s sole energy provider...
Govt urged to clear the air surrounding GIDC payments
PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has demanded the government to address the reservations of industries, particularly the CNG...
NEPRA approves Rs1.62 per unit hike in power tariff
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday approved an increase of Rs1.62 per unit in the power tariff due...
CCoE forms committee to finalise agreements with IPPs
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) on Thursday reviewed the report of a committee that was formed to negotiate with Independent...
Five years on, flood-damaged hydel electric projects in Chitral remain inoperable
PESHAWAR: Due to the financial crisis faced by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, completion of a number of important power generation projects in...
CCP raids Lahore offices of cement manufacturers’ association
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), as part of an enquiry launched in May 2020 to investigate the possible anti-competitive practices...
Petrol pump owners lament heavy fines, forced closures
PESHAWAR: Petrol pump owners and dealers have resented the imposition of heavy fines, sealing of petrol pumps, and torture of staffs due...
Machinery imports experience 6.21pc YoY decline in July, August
ISLAMABAD: Imports related to machinery of various industries reduced by 6.21 per cent during July and August, first two months of current...
Textile exports decline 15pc YoY in August
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile exports have shown a 15 per cent year-on-year decline in August FY21, as compared to same month of the...
Sindh to face 300mmcfd gas shortage in winter: SSGC
Sindh will face a severe gas crisis during the upcoming winter season, a spokesperson of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) said on...
‘WAPDA to increase share of hydropower in energy mix’
Chairman says construction activities on strategically important Diamer-Bhasha Dam are picking up pace
NEPRA’s public hearing marred by chaos and disruption
The hearing on public complaints against Karachi's sole power supplier status was cut short by three hours, after angry citizens raised chants...