Day: April 2, 2024

Balochistan’s farming tube wells to use solar power to plug Rs 80 billion annual losses

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solar-power

Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has presided over a meeting aimed at transitioning Balochistan’s agricultural tube wells to solar energy. The meeting was attended by Federal Secretary Power, Chief Secretary Balochistan, and other officials. Minister Awais Leghari underscored the significant annual loss of 80 billion rupees incurred under the current system. He directed officials from the Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) to provide detailed information regarding feeders dedicated to agricultural tube wells. Expressing the government’s unwavering commitment, Minister Leghari announced plans for swift action to convert…

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Taskforce to be formed in Punjab districts for crackdown against power theft

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power-theft

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, and Chief Minister of Punjab, Ms. Maryam Nawaz, convened a meeting via zoom link to discuss strategies for collaboration between the federal and Punjab governments aimed at reducing instances of electricity theft across the province and improvement in power sector recoveries. During the meeting, both leaders explored various avenues for cooperation and emphasized the need for a dedicated task force at district levels comprising of magistrates, police personnel, intelligence officers, and prosecution experts. This task force will be tasked with taking…

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Sindh Minister Announces Solar Panel Distribution for Homes Without Power Supply

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solar-panels

Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has revealed plans to provide solar panels to households in rural, hilly, and desert areas lacking electricity access. This initiative aims to address the needs of the most marginalized families, aligning with the manifesto and vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The Energy Department has initiated practical steps to implement this program, emphasizing the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) commitment to tangible actions rather than mere claims. Minister Nasir Shah announced the establishment of solar parks across Sindh, including a…

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SNGPL Urges Petroleum Division to Clear Outstanding Dues for RLNG Supply

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Pakistan-LNG

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued an urgent appeal to the Petroleum Division (PD) for the clearance of its outstanding dues, particularly from the power sector and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL), crucial for ensuring the continuous supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The request, outlined in a letter dated March 27, 2024, highlights the financial strain SNGPL is facing due to pending recoveries from the power sector, leading to difficulties in meeting payment obligations to Pakistan State Oil (PSO). The letter reveals that SNGPL has paid…

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PM Shehbaz Sharif Assures Security for Chinese Engineers on Dasu Project

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Dasu-Hydropower

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended assurances of robust security measures to Chinese engineers working on the Dasu Hydropower Project and across Pakistan. He vowed to ensure exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of the March 26 incident, addressing a gathering of Chinese engineers and workers. The prime minister condemned the cowardly act of terrorism that claimed lives, emphasizing that it aimed to disrupt the strong friendship between Pakistan and China. He labeled it as the work of Pakistan’s enemies and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to bolstering security for Chinese nationals. The joint…

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