KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, expressed his department’s unwavering support for the 13th edition of the International Electrical Engineering and Electronics Products (IEEEP) Fair at the Karachi Expo Centre, during the inauguration ceremony on September 10. Organized by the IEEEP (Karachi Centre) in collaboration with Badar Expo Solutions, the three-day event, running from September 10-12, showcases…
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Govt Faces Solar Challenge: Public Generating 3,000 MW Annually, Threatens Grid Reliance
ISLAMABAD: The government is facing a growing challenge as it has been revealed that the public is generating 250 MW of solar power each month, amounting to 3,000 MW annually, through off-grid solar installations. This trend could significantly reduce the reliance on the national grid, which supplies increasingly unaffordable electricity. As the shift towards independent solar energy continues, it is…
Read MoreInauguration of Suki Kinari Hydropower Project Likely to Be Postponed Until COD
ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has recommended postponing the inauguration of the 884 MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project until the achievement of its Commercial Operation Date (COD), sources told Business Recorder. The project company reported that the Reliability Run Test (RRT), required under the Power Purchase Agreement, began on August 30, 2024. However, after nearly completing the…
Read MorePunjab Withdraws Rs14 Power Subsidy for Islamabad, IMF Pressure Cited
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has withdrawn the Rs14 per unit electricity subsidy for consumers in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), effective immediately. The decision, reportedly influenced by International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure, will result in higher electricity bills for residents of Islamabad and surrounding areas. The Islamabad Electricity Supply Company (IESCO) issued a notification confirming the discontinuation of the subsidy…
Read MoreUS to Assist Pakistan in Tackling Climate Change Impact, Says Ambassador Blome
ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador Donald Blome inaugurated the “Recharge Pakistan” initiative, a landmark climate project focused on enhancing flood resilience and water security in Pakistan’s most vulnerable regions. Speaking at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services, Ambassador Blome highlighted the US commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pakistan to protect climate-vulnerable communities and build a sustainable, climate-resilient future. The initiative,…
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