ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued directives to K-Electric (KE) to take immediate measures to mitigate load-shedding in Karachi, following numerous public complaints and the ongoing heat wave. In a letter to KE’s CEO, NEPRA referenced a communication dated June 26, 2024, concerning heat wave-related casualties and load-shedding issues. It also mentioned a public hearing on…
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KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to nearly half of Karachi, starting Sunday morning, to facilitate the installation of a new pipeline in the city’s western region. In a statement issued on Friday, the gas utility detailed the undertaking of hook-ups for a 24-inch diameter, 31-kilometer pipeline from SMS ACPL to…
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ISLAMABAD: Following two consecutive price hikes, the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) are anticipated to decrease by approximately Rs3 and Rs8.50 per litre, respectively, from August 1. This expected drop is due to a decline in international market prices and import premiums. According to sources, the international market prices for petrol and HSD have fallen by about $2…
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