During the ‘7th Leaders In Islamabad Summit’, power sector experts and leaders, including the CEO of K-Electric and the Minister of Energy, Awais Leghari, shared their views on the future of the energy sector in Pakistan. Mr. Moonis Alvi, CEO of K-Electric, said, “Pakistan’s power sector is poised for a significant transformation, with privatization being the way forward to eliminate the circular debt.”
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Pakistan Ranks 5th in ADB Loans and Grants, Receives $1.8 Billion Disbursement in 2023
Pakistan has emerged as the fifth-largest recipient of loans and grants from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), receiving a total disbursement of $1.8 billion in 2023. When factoring in co-financing, the disbursement figure rises to $2.353 billion for the same period, according to the ADB’s annual report for 2023 released recently. The report highlighted Pakistan’s significant role in receiving ADB…
Read MoreGas Supply Constraints Continue Despite Reduction in Local Gas Flow
The country’s gas transmission system faces ongoing challenges as local gas fields have reduced supply to prevent system breakdowns, leading to a significant drop in gas volume pressure. Despite reducing local gas flow by 342 mmcfd, the line pack pressure in the Sui Northern System has escalated to a dangerous level of 5.155 bcfd as of April 25, 2024. Energy…
Read MoreClean Energy Sector Sees Surge in Jobs, Fossil Fuel Employment Stagnant
The clean energy sector has witnessed a remarkable surge in job opportunities, reaching 35 million jobs, while the fossil fuel sector has remained stagnant at around 32 million jobs, according to a recent 2023 World Energy Employment Report. The report highlights a growth of 4.7 million jobs in the clean energy sector over the past year, with notable contributions from…
Read MoreFuel Prices Expected to Drop on May 1
The upcoming month promises relief for consumers as petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) prices in Pakistan are anticipated to decrease by significant margins. International oil price reductions and stable premium rates have paved the way for these adjustments, set to take effect on May 1. The federal government is poised to lower petrol prices by Rs4.88 per liter and HSD…
Read MorePM Shehbaz Sharif Approves Reforms for Affordable Industrial Power
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the green light to reform the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) and has established a “special cell” for effective implementation. In a meeting focusing on electricity sector reforms, the PM directed the creation of a comprehensive plan to provide power-efficient fans at affordable rates to those in need. Discussions also delved into issues…
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