ISLAMABAD: Following in the footsteps of power companies, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has decided in principle to increase by at least 100 per cent its annual and one-time registration fee for all its licensees like those dealing in generation, distribution, transmission, trading, operators and suppliers. At the same time, Nepra is also seeking the imposition of an…
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Govt to form regulatory body for GB’s hydropower resources
ISLAMABAD: Amid controversy over the extension of a 20MW hydropower project to 40MW, the Centre is facilitating the Gilgit-Baltistan administration to set up an energy regulatory authority and an energy development organisation for exploitation of hydropower potential in the region. Informed sources told Dawn that a recent meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) deferred the approval of the 40MW Hydropower…
Read MoreFocus on human development key to long-term success: Hussain Dawood
By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: In an inspiring keynote address at the IBA Leaders Connect event, Mr. Hussain Dawood – Chairman, Engro Corporation and Dawood Hercules Corporation, emphasized the importance of human development based on the values of Character and Good Manners (CGM). “We’re Pakistanis, and we’re going to fight for our country. And the way to do it, in spite…
Read MoreUnilever executive Shazia Syed named in Forbes’ list of 100 most powerful businesswomen in Middle East
Shazia Syed, the former CEO of Unilever Pakistan, has been named in a Forbes list again — this time for the 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2024. She, who is currently the general manager for Unilever’s operations in North Africa, Iraq, Levant, and Arabia, had previously been recognised as one of the top executives in the Middle East in 2023. Emerging from Abbottabad, Syed embarked…
Read MorePayment to Chinese IPPs: Power Division allowed to draw Rs4bn from PERA
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has allowed Power Division to draw Rs4 billion from Pakistan Energy Revolving Account (PERA) for onward exclusive payment to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) established under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for the month of January 2024, well informed sources told Business Recorder. Power Division, sources said, sent an Office Memorandum (OM) to Finance Division on February 7,…
Read MoreLUMS Team Wins Prestigious Harvard MUN Competition
A team of 7 students from LUMS represented Pakistan at this global competition and emerged victorious. The team was lead by Rohail Hasan and included Sabeen Hamood, Hubaib Shehryar, Laiba Abid, Mahnoor Gul, Shanzay Hashim and Malik Danyal Khan. They received the Best Small Delegation trophy, successfully defending its title of Best Delegation two years in a row. The United…
Read MoreNEPRA Approves Key Renewable Energy Projects for KE Territory
Karachi, March 2, 2024: In a significant development, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has granted approval for two of the three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) submitted by K-Electric (KE) for the addition of renewable energy to its power generation fleet.These approvals are a milestone in KE’s strategic plan to integrate renewable energy into its operations; thereby, contributing to…
Read MoreEXPO – 1st Ever Mega Event at KHUZDAR by PEC (BALOCHISTAN REGION) 6th ENGINEERING CAPSTONE EXPO- PAKISTAN -2024
Pakistan Engineering Council – PEC conducted 1st Ever MEGA ENGINEERING CAPSTONE EXPO (FYDP- Final Year Engineering Design Project Exhibition) in KHUZDAR on 2nd March’2024 “Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology” (BUET), Khuzdar Balochistan and 2nd CAPSTONE in Balochistan Regional (1st was conducted at BUITEMS Quetta in 2023). CAPSTONE EXPO is a project of PEC Pakistan Development committee – PPDC which…
Read MoreSAARC Events Planned in Lahore to Unleash Regional CollaborationAtif Ikram Sheikh
Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that SAARC activities comprising of SAARC Bazaar and Women’s Business Conference are planned in Lahore from 7th to 9th March, 2024; under the patronage of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and in collaboration with the SAARC Chamber Women Entrepreneurs Council (SCWEC).Atif Ikram Sheikh added that SAARC…
Read More16th Annual CSR Summit-2024 to be Held in Islamabad on March 6th
Islamabad: The 16th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit and Awards-2024 is set to take place at a prestigious hotel in Islamabad on March 6th, with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Aniq Ahmed, gracing the event as the chief guest. Organized by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH), the summit serves as a pivotal platform…
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