Day: March 21, 2025

“K-Electric Unable to Draw More Than 2,000MW From National Grid Due to System Constraints”

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K-Electric

K-Electric, the power distribution company for Karachi, is facing challenges in drawing more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the national grid due to system constraints. This limitation is likely to impact the power supply to the city, exacerbating the existing power shortage issues. The company’s inability to draw more power from the grid is attributed to the constraints in the transmission system. K-Electric has been working to upgrade its transmission infrastructure, but the process has been slow due to various technical and regulatory issues. The situation has raised…

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“Miftah Ismail Criticizes Government Over High Electricity Prices”

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Miftah-Ismail

Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has strongly criticized the government for its failure to control rising electricity prices, which have placed an additional burden on already struggling consumers. Speaking at a press conference, Ismail stated that the government’s inability to manage the energy sector has resulted in exorbitant electricity prices, making it difficult for people to make ends meet. He pointed out that the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs has led to a significant rise in the cost of living, affecting low-income households the most. Ismail…

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“Pakistan’s Net Metering Solar Capacity Exceeds 4 GW, Boosting Renewable Energy Growth”

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Net-Metering

Pakistan’s net metering solar capacity has surpassed the 4 GW milestone, marking a significant achievement in the country’s transition to renewable energy. According to recent data, the total installed capacity of net metering systems in Pakistan has reached 4.03 GW. This growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of solar energy among residential, commercial, and industrial consumers, driven by the country’s net metering policy. The policy allows consumers to generate their own electricity and export any surplus to the grid, reducing their reliance on traditional energy sources. Pakistan’s government has…

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“Pakistan Launches Ambitious Project to Solarize 30,000 Agricultural Tube Wells in Balochistan”

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Ishaq-Dar

Islamabad, March 13, 2025: A meeting of the Steering Committee on the conversion of agricultural tube wells to solar power, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, was held yesterday. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Balochistan, the Minister for Power, the Additional Secretary of Finance, GoP, the Secretary of Power Division, the Chief Secretary of Balochistan, and the Secretary of the Energy Department, Balochistan. The meeting took stock of the progress on the government’s initiative to convert agricultural tube wells in Balochistan to solar power.…

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Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari Responds to Miftah Ismail’s Recent Statement

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Miftah-Leghari

In response to the recent statement by former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari termed the claims as misleading and baseless, stating that these statements misrepresented the government’s efforts in the energy sector. Federal Minister Awais Leghari said that Miftah Ismail’s attempt to mislead the public is based on false data and unfounded accusations. The government is particularly committed to achieving targets related to the promotion of renewable energy. Minister Awais Leghari further stated that the promotion of renewable energy, especially solar energy,…

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