Year: 2023

NEPRA report exposes overbilling scandal

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KE’S- 7-YEAR- INVESTMENT-ROADMAP

Discos, KE fleeced consumers, says power regulator ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has exposed the “controversial power theft drive” of the power distribution companies (Discos), defrauding millions of consumers of billions of rupees through excessive billing by engaging in malpractices. In an inquiry report released on Monday, the power regulator regretted that the distribution companies were intentionally engaging in such malpractices to conceal their inefficiencies, causing thousands of consumers to suffer from higher electricity bills. These companies issued electricity bills with invalid snapshots and manipulated billing cycles…

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GLOBAL100RE Declaration 

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Renewable-Energy

For Effective Climate Crisis Mitigation: The World Needs 100% Renewable Energy As Soon As PossibleBuilt from Bottom-Up During the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit, climate leaders emphasised that the climate crisis results primarily from the world’s addiction to fossil fuels. While the impacts of the climate crisis intensify all over the world, disproportionately affecting those that have contributed the least, it is now extremely urgent to fully and equitably transition away from a fossil fuel-based economy that is harmful to the people and nature, towards a 100% clean renewable-based energy system…

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Ogra striving to regulate growing LPG market

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KARACHI: The demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will surge to 15,000 tonnes a day in coming years from the current 4,500-5,000 tonnes as this is the only sector which has shown robust growth. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Chairman Masroor Khan said that two to three years back, LPG demand was 2,500 tonnes per day. Addressing a press conference along with LPG stakeholders and leadership of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) at the Federation House on Monday, he said all the fuels in…

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K-Electric and other power companies declared responsible for overbilling

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gross-metering

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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