Power Sector Receives Major Share of Rs1.36 Trillion in Subsidies

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has significantly increased subsidies for the merged districts of former FATA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and enhanced food subsidies for the Gilgit-Baltistan region. In the upcoming federal budget for 2024-25, Rs86 billion has been allocated for power subsidy arrears in erstwhile FATA, with an additional Rs65 billion set aside for power subsidies. This marks a notable increase from the Rs25 billion allocated in the outgoing fiscal year, of which Rs39 billion was disbursed. Overall, the government has allocated Rs1.36 trillion in subsidies for the next fiscal year,…

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CETC-Red Solar to Unveil Advanced Photovoltaic Innovations at SNEC 2024

CETC-Red Solar, a leading solar manufacturer in the photovoltaic industry, is set to showcase its cutting-edge smart photovoltaic cells and customized modules, flexible photovoltaic components, Turnkey solution and production lines, and comprehensive EPC services at the much-anticipated SNEC 2024 in Shanghai. Join us from June 13 to June 15, 2024, at Booth D790, Hall 3, located in the prestigious National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), China. Leveraging the impressive expertise of CETC’s extensive technical team, CETC-Red Solar is at the forefront of solar innovation. Our smart photovoltaic solutions exemplify the…

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Govt to Replace 88m Inefficient Fans Under Energy Conservation Campaign

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In a significant move to enhance energy efficiency, the federal government has decided to replace 88 million old and inefficient fans across the country. This initiative aims to address the issue of high electricity consumption by outdated fans. The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has designed a scheme to replace these fans in the first phase. Under this scheme, consumers will receive new, energy-efficient fans at a cost of PKR 1,500 each. The cost will be paid in easy monthly installments, which will be included in the electricity…

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K-P Implements State-of-the-Art Water Management SystemIndus Telemetry Automates Monitoring of Canal Water Flow

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PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has made a significant advancement in water management by installing Indus Telemetry, an innovative system designed for real-time data acquisition of water flow in canals. The Indus Telemetry system, a sophisticated technological solution, automates the process of monitoring water flow, providing a significant upgrade to the province’s water management capabilities. This initiative, implemented by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) under the USAID Water Management for Enhanced Productivity activity, sets a new standard for water management in Pakistan. A ceremony to officially hand over the technology to…

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