Day: April 24, 2025

Smart Energy, Smarter Living: Revolutionizing Home Energy Management

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In the age of renewable energy, the way we manage power in our homes is undergoing a major transformation. As more people install PV, battery storage, and EV chargers, households are no longer just passive consumers of electricity—they’re becoming savvy energy managers. ​​ The New Era: The Rise of Dynamic Tariffs – Why Your Electricity Bill Is Now a Trading Game The landscape of European electricity is evolving. Where once consumers paid a fixed rate, dynamic time-of-use (ToU) tariffs are now emerging. Widespread rollout of smart meters (80% EU deployment…

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Diwan International Launches Pakistan’s First CHINT Flagship Store in Karachi

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Karachi, Pakistan – Diwan International (Pvt) Ltd has proudly inaugurated Pakistan’s very first CHINT Flagship Store in a landmark event held at Denso Hall on MA Jinnah Road, Karachi. The grand opening marks a significant leap in the availability of advanced electrical and automation solutions within the country. The store showcases CHINT’s globally acclaimed range of products including high-performance switchgear, circuit breakers, and cutting-edge energy management systems – all now available under one roof for the Pakistani market. The launch event was graced by a large number of industry professionals,…

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Delays Hamper Launch of Pakistan’s Competitive Power Market Despite Regulatory Approvals

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KARACHI – Pakistan’s transition to a competitive electricity market remains stalled despite regulatory greenlights and a successful six-month test run of the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM) by the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G). A recent high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue hosted by Renewables First (RF) brought together policymakers, regulators, development partners, and industry experts to address the slow pace of CTBCM’s commercial launch. Although both the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) have approved the framework, full-scale operations have yet to commence. Stakeholders expressed…

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Local Coal Powers Ahead in Pakistan’s Energy Mix, Cuts Costs and Imports

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LAHORE – Pakistan’s power sector is witnessing a significant shift as the use of locally mined coal rises sharply, bringing down generation costs and easing reliance on imported fuels. According to a recent Topline Securities report, electricity generation in March 2025 surged to 8,409 GWh — up 5% year-on-year and 21% from February. Notably, electricity produced from domestic coal soared 62% compared to March 2024, reaching 1,393 GWh and boosting coal’s share in the national energy mix to 17%, from 11% a year ago. This growth is largely driven by…

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Seven Senior NTDC Officials Removed Over Delays and Poor Performance

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ISLAMABAD – In a major shake-up at the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), seven top officials have been removed from their posts due to project delays, inefficiencies, and overall poor performance. The action was taken on the directive of Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Leghari, who recently voiced serious concerns over the lack of progress on key energy infrastructure projects. According to a statement issued by the Power Division, those removed include Deputy Managing Director (Planning) Qaiser Khan, Chief Financial Officer Waseem Saadar Sheikh, two general managers, and…

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India Suspends Indus Water Treaty, Expels Pakistani Diplomats After Pahalgam Attack

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NEW DELHI – Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have plunged to new lows after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, with New Delhi initiating a series of punitive actions against Islamabad. Citing Pakistan’s alleged involvement in the attack, India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, expelled Pakistani military diplomats, canceled regional diplomatic privileges, and closed the Wagah-Attari border. Indus Water Treaty Put on Hold In a landmark decision, India has suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty — a longstanding symbol of Indo-Pak cooperation over shared river resources. The…

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