Month: March 2024

Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari Vows to Combat Electricity Theft, Labels it ‘Economic Terrorism’ in address to the DISCOS Chairmen and CEOs

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Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Leghari, addressed the Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Power Distribution Companies (Discos) through a video link. The focus of the discussion centered on combating electricity theft, which the Minister referred to as a form of economic terrorism that has severely impacted the country’s economy. Minister Leghari emphasized the urgent need to address electricity theft, citing its detrimental effects on the national economy. He encouraged officials of Discos to leverage technology and innovation in their efforts to eradicate power theft.…

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Petroleum Prices to Hike Again in Pakistan Amidst IMF Demand

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Sources suggest that Pakistan is gearing up for yet another increase in petroleum prices, with petrol expected to surge by Rs9.5 per liter from April 1. This hike could push the new price of petrol to range from Rs279.75 to Rs289.25. Additionally, the government is contemplating raising the petroleum levy from Rs60 to Rs100 per liter to meet IMF demands. Read also: Interim Government Hikes Petrol Price by Rs 4.13/L The proposal includes imposing General Sales Tax (GST) on petroleum, aiming to restore the standard 18% rate as demanded by the IMF.…

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OGRA, SNGPL deny any plans to update gas billing system

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Both the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) have denied any plans to update the current tiered gas billing system.  This proposed change would involve eliminating the existing slabs and discounts and transitioning to a flat-rate method. Some media reports claimed that the federal government may update the current tiered gas billing system by ending slabs and discounts and moving towards a flat-rate method. According to reports, this change will affect both domestic and industrial consumers equally, as everyone will be charged the…

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The Solar Power Duck Curve

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With the increasing demand for electricity as the world shifts away from fossil fuels, cleaner sources of energy like solar and wind are becoming more and more common. However, as more solar power is introduced into our grids, operators are dealing with a new problem that can be visualized as the “duck curve.” Utility companies use models to predict demand and operate as efficiently as possible by supplying more power during times of higher demand. But the introduction of solar power has brought about problems in these demand curve models.…

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Chairman WAPDA visits Dasu Project to express solidarity with Chinese firm

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March 27, 2024: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) visited Dasu Hydropower Project today to express solidarity with the Chinese engineers and the workers, who are serving at the Project. He reached there in the wake of a terrorist attack near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing five Chinese and a local on their way to Dasu Hydropower Project site from Islamabad the other day. China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong together with Chairman Ghani spent time with Chinese workforce at the project site. At the Construction…

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