Year: 2024

Govt Funds 32 Dam Projects to Address Water Scarcity, NA Informed

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Mohmand-Dam

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is funding the construction of 32 dam projects during the current fiscal year, the National Assembly was informed on Friday. Minister for Water Resources, Musadik Malik, stated that these projects, once completed, will have a storage capacity of 8.4 million acre-feet of water and will irrigate 436,934 acres of new agricultural land. Malik highlighted the government’s efforts to manage water resources, including the installation of an automatic telemetry system to resolve provincial water disputes. He also pointed to upcoming dam projects like Shyok, Akhori, and Chiniot,…

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Pakistan Nears IMF Deal Amid Structural Reforms and Political Uncertainty

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LAHORE: Pakistan is moving closer to securing a new deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the successful conclusion of talks between IMF staff and Pakistani officials. While concerns about political instability and debt sustainability persist, the progress in negotiations and Pakistan’s efforts to meet IMF conditions increase the likelihood of approval. Pakistan has implemented several IMF-mandated reforms, though political and economic challenges remain. The country’s strategic importance and support from key nations like the US, China, and Gulf states may influence the IMF’s decision in its favor. Despite…

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Government Plans New Gas Tariff Mechanism to Tackle Circular Debt

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OGRA-GAS

ISLAMABAD: The government is working on a new gas pricing mechanism that would shift from the current biannual system to a monthly or quarterly determination, aiming to curb the growing circular debt, which reached Rs2.7 trillion by March 2024. A 20-member task force led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed the petroleum division to draft recommendations for amending the OGRA Ordinance to facilitate the new pricing structure. Currently, gas prices are set twice a year, on July 1 and January 1. While some officials in the petroleum division…

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Government May Scrap 300 MW Gwadar Coal Power Project Over Delays

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coal

ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to cancel the 300 MW imported coal power project in Gwadar as the Chinese firm, CIHC Pak Power Company (Pvt) Ltd (CPPCL), has yet to make significant progress. Sources from the Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) revealed that CPPCL is demanding a further upward revision in tariff before moving ahead. PPIB Managing Director, Shah Jahan Mirza, has issued a final deadline to CPPCL, asking for a firm decision by September 18, 2024, or risk the government taking alternate action. The project has faced multiple…

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Energy Companies Agree to Lower Tariffs in Response to PM’s Request

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At the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, local energy companies, including Liberty Power Producers and Gul Ahmed Energy Power Plant, have agreed to reduce electricity production tariffs. This decision aims to provide relief to Pakistanis facing an ongoing energy crisis. Danish Iqbal, Chairman of Gul Ahmed Energy Power Plant, emphasized the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in addressing the country’s energy challenges. “Our priority is to lower electricity tariffs for the people of Pakistan,” he stated, calling for collaboration within the energy sector. Gul Ahmed Wind Power Ltd also…

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