In a significant development for Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, the signing ceremony of Consortium Agreement between the Stakeholders for Machike-Thallian-Tarujabba White Oil Pipeline Project has been held on September 4,2024 at SIFC Secretariat, PM Office. The ceremony was witnessed by Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik , DG Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Major General Asad Rehman and Chairman OGRA…
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Privatisation Crucial for Reforming DISCOs: Experts Advocate KE Model for Better Governance
ISLAMABAD: Energy experts are calling for the privatisation of Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) as a vital step toward their reform. During a consultation organized by the Parliamentary Forum on Energy and Economy, stakeholders discussed the future of DISCOs, emphasizing the need for improved governance and efficiency. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq highlighted the challenges posed by high power tariffs,…
Read MoreSignificant Gas Reserves Discovered in North Waziristan: Shewa-2 Well to Boost Domestic Production by Over 3%
KARACHI: Pakistan has made a major breakthrough in its energy sector with the discovery of substantial gas reserves estimated at 351.2 billion cubic feet (BCF) in the Shewa fields of North Waziristan. This new find is expected to contribute 70 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) to the national grid, increasing the country’s domestic gas production by over 3% daily…
Read MoreNEPRA Restricts IPP Contract Extension Debate, Citing Inappropriate Forum
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Chairman on Tuesday barred participants from discussing the renewal of independent power producers’ (IPPs) contracts during a public hearing, stating that it was not the appropriate forum for such a debate. During the hearing, interveners raised concerns about the capacity payments charged by IPPs and called for a forensic audit of their…
Read MoreAurangzeb Vows Economic Stability Through IMF Deal and Tax Reforms
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed on Tuesday that Pakistan is on the right track to achieving macroeconomic stability, emphasizing the importance of securing external financing to finalize the $7 billion IMF bailout package. He stressed the need for structural reforms, warning provincial governments against populist measures like energy subsidies. In a televised address, Aurangzeb highlighted significant economic progress, including…
Read MoreKCCI Urges Nepra to Address Urgent Issues with K-Electric
KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called on the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to urgently convene a hearing with all relevant stakeholders to resolve critical issues surrounding K-Electric (KE) that are adversely affecting both industrial and residential consumers in Karachi. In a letter addressed to Nepra Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, KCCI President Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh…
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