Year: 2026

Islamabad: Pakistan’s vital Indus River basin is facing unprecedented pressure from climate change, mismanagement, and ecological decline, Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo warned while addressing the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference 2026 organised by Dawn Media Group. Describing the basin as the country’s “lifeline,” the minister emphasised its central role in national food security and economic stability. “If it is secure, Pakistan is secure. But today, that lifeline is under pressure,” he said, citing unpredictable glacial behaviour in the north and worsening environmental conditions downstream.…

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Karachi, May 06, 2026: The Energy Department, Government of Sindh, hosted a high-level delegation of senior civil service officers from the Government of Bangladesh as part of the Executive Development Programme organized by the Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore. The visit was conducted to promote institutional learning, regional cooperation and exchange of best practices in the energy sector. The visiting delegation, comprising senior officers of the Government of Bangladesh, visited the Energy Department for a strategic briefing on Sindh’s energy initiatives, infrastructure development and Thar Coal projects. The delegation was…

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ISLAMABAD: In a significant policy shift, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has withdrawn penalties amounting to Rs42 billion previously imposed on the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) over alleged violations of the Economic Merit Order (EMO) in power plant utilisation. The decision marks a reversal of a long-standing stance under which NEPRA had been deducting billions from NTDC’s Use of System Charges payable by distribution companies. These deductions, spanning over three years, had significantly impacted NTDC’s financial position and delayed key national transmission projects. The matter had also…

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has expressed confidence that Pakistan’s youth can play a pivotal role in addressing climate change, as he addressed the second edition of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, currently underway in Islamabad. The two-day conference, organised by DawnMedia, has brought together policymakers, international organisations, and industry leaders to discuss climate resilience, energy transition, and sustainable development. Highlighting Pakistan’s demographic strength, Malik noted that nearly two-thirds of the population comprises young people. “It is their future—they will find the solutions,” he said,…

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PESHAWAR: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has launched a new digital initiative by introducing QR codes on all electricity bills, allowing consumers to make payments quickly and conveniently through mobile devices. Chief Executive Officer Akhtar Hamid Khan described the move as a major step toward digitalisation, aimed at improving customer facilitation and eliminating the need to visit banks. “With QR codes now printed on every bill, consumers can simply scan the code and pay from the comfort of their homes at any time,” he said, adding that the system will…

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