Sir Syed University will save about Rs. 50 million annually – Governor Kamran TesoriMoU signed between Sir Syed University and Redstone Energy at the Governor House KARACHI, February 13, 2025 – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology and Redstone Energy at a ceremony held at the Governor House under which the power…
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Govt Plans to Convert 3,400 Closed CNG Stations into EV Charging Hubs
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the government is considering repurposing 3,400 closed CNG stations into EV charging hubs while lowering electricity tariffs to attract investment. With only eight operational EV charging stations and 94,000 electricity units consumed for EV charging over the past year, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reviewed a proposal on…
Read MoreNepra Warns KE of Consequences Over Delayed Data Submission
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has cautioned K-Electric (KE) of serious repercussions for failing to provide timely and complete information as directed. According to Nepra’s order, KE was instructed on May 15, 2024, to submit details on net-metering applications rejected due to overloading of the Common Distribution System and Pole Mounted Transformers (PMTs) within seven days. However,…
Read MoreIMF Open to Reviewing Pakistan’s Power Tariff Cut Plan, Says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured that concerns over the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rejecting Pakistan’s proposal to lower electricity prices have been addressed. Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting, he revealed that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed willingness to consider Pakistan’s power tariff reduction plan if formally presented. During his recent visit to Dubai, the prime…
Read MoreNepra Notifies Rs1.23 Per Unit Refund, Grills Discos Over Security Deposit Hike
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a Rs1.23 per unit negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for consumers of ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric (KE) in their current month’s electricity bills. For Discos, the negative FCA applies to electricity consumed in December, while for KE, it corresponds to consumption in November. However, Nepra’s Member Tariff Mathar…
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