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KAPCO Seeks Nepra Clarification to Ensure Tariff Continuity and Grid Stability

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ISLAMABAD: The Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has formally requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to clarify and rectify its recent tariff order, emphasizing the need for regulatory consistency and system reliability. The company warned that uncertainty regarding its tariff validity could jeopardize grid stability in southern Punjab, according to sources in Nepra. In a letter to Nepra Chairman, KAPCO Chief Executive Officer Shahab Qader Khan sought explicit confirmation that the company’s tariff for its 495MW Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) remains valid for the full three-year…

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Pakistan’s Energy Sector Undergoes Major Transformation: SIFC

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy sector is entering a new phase of reform and revitalization, driven by key initiatives under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) aimed at achieving self-reliance, reducing circular debt, and attracting large-scale investments in power generation and resource exploration. According to SIFC officials, a comprehensive strategy is underway to curb circular debt through policy-level reforms designed to stabilize the sector, enhance financial discipline, and restore investor confidence. To meet regional energy demands, major power projects are advancing in Sukkur and southern Sindh, while new hydro and solar energy…

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China, Pakistan Ink RMB 5 Billion Deal to Modernize Water Management Systems

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BEIJING: In a major step toward transforming Pakistan’s water management infrastructure, Cyclon Tech Pakistan and China’s Shaanxi Water Development and Construction Group have signed a cooperation MoU worth RMB 5 billion, paving the way for a new era of smart and sustainable water solutions across the country. The agreement, finalized last month, aims to jointly develop comprehensive water conservancy and intelligent water management projects that address Pakistan’s long-standing challenges, including irrigation inefficiency, water scarcity, and climate vulnerability. “This partnership represents a practical bridge between China’s technological strength and Pakistan’s development…

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Industrial Sector Reels Under Inflated Gas Bills, KCCI Urges PM’s Intervention

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KARACHI: The country’s business and industrial community has voiced strong concern over inflated gas bills issued for the current month, alleging that the bills were calculated using peak-hour charges instead of the applicable off-peak rates. The move has sparked outrage among industrial consumers already facing severe economic pressures. According to industrial representatives, if gas consumption had been assessed at off-peak rates, the cost per unit would stand around Rs238. However, the bills reportedly reflect rates nearly double or even two and a half times higher, resulting from what they term…

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NEECA and CDA Lead National Dialogue on Smarter Buildings and Energy Efficiency in Pakistan

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Islamabad, October 11, 2025 — The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) hosted the latest session of its Conservation Conversations series, titled “Smarter Buildings, Smarter Energy,” at the National Incubation Center, Islamabad. The event brought together policymakers, architects, engineers, urban planners, and private-sector experts to explore how Pakistan can enhance energy efficiency in buildings through advanced design, cooling, and heating practices. The session followed a landmark decision by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and NEECA to implement the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC 2023) in Islamabad—marking a significant milestone…

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