Day: December 4, 2023

K-Electric and other power companies declared responsible for overbilling

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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday declared K-Electric (KE) and power companies responsible for overbilling electricity consumers, ARY News reported.As per details, the investigation of NEPRA’s inquiry committee held K-electric and DISCOs responsible for over-billing and decided to take legal action against the power distributing authorities.The investigation uncovers that monthly meter readings exceeded 30 days, leading to the issuance of average bills affecting millions of consumers. The Power distributing companies committed malpractices to conceal their wrongdoings and excessive bills were issued to people with less consumption.In…

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Forge Stronger Ties Through Mutual Economic Endeavors

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In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have taken substantial strides towards enhancing their bilateral relations through a warm and insightful meeting between Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali, and representatives from Aljomaih Holding. The meeting, attended by Sheikh Abdulaziz Hamad Al Jomaih and Shan Abbas Ashary, delved into crucial discussions regarding potential investment opportunities in Pakistan, aimed at fostering economic cooperation between the two nations. The engagement was marked by a spirit of collaboration and brotherhood, reaffirming the enduring ties between Pakistan…

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Pakistani school wins $100,000 Zayed Prize for Sustainability at UAE’s COP28 conference

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DUBAI: A Pakistani school won the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize of $100,000 after being declared the best Global School in South Asia for its innovative project on water conservation and organic farming at the UN climate conference in Dubai on Friday.The school is operated by the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) and was competing for the prize against two other finalists from India and Bangladesh.Two young representatives of the trust were present at the gathering at the Expo City in Dubai where United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…

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117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels: COP28

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DUBAI: Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.‘s COP28… DUBAI: Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.’s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world’s energy production. The pledge was among a slew of COP28 announcements on Saturday aimed at decarbonizing the energy sector – source of around three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions – that included expanding nuclear power, cutting methane…

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Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza war at COP28 climate summit

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Israel’s assault on Gaza resumes the day after the summit reaches an agreement over a long-sought rehabilitation fund UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit to plan for a future without fossil fuels, saying there was no other way to curb global warming. Speaking a day after COP28 President Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber proposed embracing the continued use of fossil fuels, Guterres said: “We cannot save a burning planet with a fire hose of fossil fuels.” KEEP READING Who’s attending COP28 in Dubai — and…

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