Industrial Consumers still waiting for Notification for power tariff at 9 cents/KWh President KCCI

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KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has urged that in addition to immediately releasing the already earmarked Rs7 billion against previous incremental consumption package, the government must also arrange the remaining Rs21 billion as a total of Rs28 billion were pending on incremental consumption of Karachi-based industries since long despite commitments made by previous government and assurance given by Caretaker Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali during his last visit to KCCI.In a statement issued, President KCCI pointed out that the funds against the said…

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International Day of Clean Energy celebrated

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WWEA says Pakistan well on track for maximum utilization of its massive clean power potential Karachi The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) has said that Pakistan is well on track in making progress to increase the production of clean electricity as the drive should continue to take advantage of an abundance of renewable power sources available in the country. WWEA Secretary General, Stefan Gsanger, appreciated Pakistan’s drive to maximize the utilization of massive indigenously available wind and solar power sources as he spoke as the guest of honour at an…

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Power Div, AJ&K lock horns over electricity rate

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ISLAMABAD: Power Division and AJ&K government are said to have locked horns on the rate of electricity for AJ&K as the latter has been provided 350-MW electricity at the rate of Rs 2.59 per unit for 15 years, well informed sources in Ministry of Water Resources told Business Recorder. Sharing the details, the sources said, the second meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Defence Lt General Anwar Ali Hyder (retired) on January 18, 2024. Prime Minister AJ&K along with his team attended the…

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Electric bikes gain popularity

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500% savings per km, no maintenance drive the surge in sales KARACHI: Out of a total of 18 Electric Vehicle (EV) motorbike brands, ten have been gaining more popularity compared to fuel-driven bikes in the market. Another eight brands are expected to emerge in March, according to experts and analysts. “Ten branded companies have started selling EV motorbikes, while another eight firms will come up with their products in the middle of March, as the Engineering Development Board (EDB) has already issued licenses to 34 companies, including electric rickshaws. Over…

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ARL plans shutdown for maintenance

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KARACHI: Attock Refinery Ltd (ARL) is planning the refinery turnaround to carry out essential maintenance from Feb 10 for about a month. In a stock filing on Friday, the company said some of the existing units of the refinery would be shut down which would result in a reduction of the refinery’s throughput to around 40pc. Atlas Honda profit surges: Amid a turbulent 2023 for the entire auto sector and multiple price increases, Atlas Honda Ltd (AHL) profit surged 78.57 per cent to Rs2.5 billion during the quarter ending December…

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