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KARACHI: Power theft in Pakistan is causing widespread harm, with its financial burden either passed on to consumers as higher tariffs or added to the country’s growing circular debt, warns safety organisation Mehfooz Pakistan. This systemic issue threatens future generations while also straining the power sector. To address theft-related losses, power distribution companies are often forced to impose outages, even…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan achieved a significant milestone in its energy sector as the construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5) officially began with the first concrete pouring ceremony. The event, held on Monday, was attended by key dignitaries including Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, and Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy…

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ISLAMABAD: The government is accelerating efforts to privatize three power Distribution Companies (DISCOs)—Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO)—with the goal of completing the process by the end of 2025. According to Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, the Financial Advisor (FA) will structure the transaction based on completed…

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Islamabad – The construction of Pakistan’s largest nuclear power plant, provided by China, is set to commence today. The plant, located at Chashma, is expected to start producing 1,200 MW of nuclear electricity by 2030. A ceremonial First Concrete Pour (FCP) event for the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5 (C-5) will take place today, with Federal Minister for Planning, Development,…

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The Chenab River is rapidly transforming into India’s hydroelectric power corridor, with over 70 hydropower projects in various stages of development. The electricity generated from these projects is expected to surpass the combined output of Pakistan’s Mangla and Tarbela dams. India has already completed 11 dams on the Chenab River, including the Salal and Baglihar Dams. Recently, construction has begun…

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