Spending on oil and gas, and coal is still higher among members of G20 than spending on renewable energy, a data update from the Energy Policy Tracker has revealed. Across the group, since the start of the pandemic, governments had pledged at least $160.95 billion in fossil fuel investments, versus $123.75 billion in renewable energy investment, the tracker, which updates…
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In order to mitigate the energy woes in the province of Balochistan, the provincial government has decided to launch major renewable energy projects to meet the power needs. This was stated by Secretary Energy, Balochistan Shehryar Taj, said while talking to local media. The government official informed that over Rs1.64 billion has been allocated for 67 new projects in the…
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ISLAMABAD: While ruling out forced load-shedding, Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) CEO Tahir Mahmood has accused parliamentarians of building pressure for transfer, posting and hiring of people on political grounds. Earlier, Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi presided over a meeting and expressed dissatisfaction with Mepco’s performance. The Mepco CEO replied that complaints against elected representatives were related to…
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday expressed concern over collection of Pakistan Television (PTV) fee through electricity bills, saying it was not the right approach. This was stated by Nepra Chairman Tauseef H. Farooqui while presiding over a public hearing on the issue of overbilling and loadshedding in areas of Lahore and Multan electricity distribution companies (Discos). He…
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ISLAMABAD: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects have not only remained unscathed by the Covid-19 pandemic but Pak-China bilateral cooperation has increased during this period, officials and think tank representatives said on Thursday. They were speaking at a webinar on ‘New Opportunities and Challenges of China-Pakistan Cooperation in the Post-Epidemic Era’, which was participated in by experts of Chinese and Pakistani…
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The thunderstorms and gusts of winds before heavy rainfall are expected in the metropolis between July 26 and July 27. Photo: FilePakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday predicted the third spell of monsoon in Karachi where thunderstorms and gusts of winds before heavy rainfall are expected in the metropolis between July 26 and July 27. According to the met department…
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Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of multiple petroleum companies nominated in the petrol crisis case have refused to appear before the investigation team carrying out the probe. According to details, a district and sessions court in Karachi is hearing a case on the recent artificial shortage, hoarding, and black marketing of petroleum products. The FIR of the case was lodged in…
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The world is coming together on renewable energy. Trust in technology such as solar and wind power generation is increasingly reflected in the investment it receives from governments around the globe. In the UK, fairness to the consumer and affordability are at centre stage as the country look to eradicate fuel poverty on the road to a zero-carbon future. The…
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ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday approved increase in electricity tariffs of Discos for five months and reduction for three months under monthly fuel price adjustment mechanism to be passed on to consumers in August and September 2020. For November, 2019, Nepra approved an increase of Re 0.9824 per unit with positive financial impact of Rs 7.082…
Read MoreThe Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed the K-Electric (KE) to end unscheduled load-shedding and remove illegal connections from across the city. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Khadim Hussain M Shaikh and Justice Arshad Hussain Khan, was hearing a plea seeking the disconnection of illegal connections and an end to power cuts in exempted areas. Justice Shaikh observed that…
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