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Day: September 21, 2024

NTDC Restructuring and Transparency Urged for Power Sector Reform

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Laghari, emphasized the need for restructuring the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) to enhance grid efficiency and sustainability. During a meeting with the Board of Directors (BoDs) and CEOs of power sector companies, alongside experts from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Islamic Development Bank, Laghari highlighted the…

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Plan to Convert Coal Power Plants to Thar Lignite Faces Major Setback

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LAHORE: The government’s plan to fully convert coal power plants to 100% Thar lignite has encountered a major hurdle, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) rejecting the proposal for Jamshoro Power sector news Unit I. ADB, the project’s largest creditor, cited legal agreements allowing only 20% local lignite, with 80% imported coal, as per the original deal. An energy ministry…

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KE Seeks Additional Rs853m Fuel Adjustment for August

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ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has requested an additional fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of 51 paisa per unit for August, aiming to collect around Rs853 million from its consumers in the October billing cycle. This contrasts with public sector distribution companies (Discos), which have proposed a 57-paisa per unit refund for the same period. This demand follows KE’s earlier request for a…

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Major Cut in Electricity Prices Unlikely Anytime Soon: Leghari

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ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Awais Leghari on Friday signaled ongoing negotiations with independent power producers (IPPs), stating that the nation would soon hear positive developments regarding efforts to gradually reduce electricity prices. However, he cautioned that significant relief should not be expected immediately. Testifying before the Senate Standing Committee on Power, Leghari explained that the task force he leads, established by…

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