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Rs5 per Unit Power Tariff Relief Expected Soon, Confirms NEPRA Chief

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NEPRA

ISLAMABAD: Consumers are set to receive immediate power tariff relief of Rs5.03 per unit within the coming days, confirmed National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Chairman Waseem Mukhtar during a public hearing on Friday. The hearing, held to deliberate on the government’s proposal to reduce tariff by Rs1.71 per unit through an additional petroleum levy of Rs58.6 billion for three months, highlighted NEPRA’s efforts to implement Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announced relief of Rs7.69 per unit for industrial and Rs7.41 for domestic (non-lifeline) consumers. Mukhtar explained that the Rs5.03 per…

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Oil Consumers to Shoulder Rs58bn Burden to Fund Power Tariff Relief

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Power Division

ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including those in Karachi, will benefit from reduced power tariffs of up to 17%, funded primarily through an increased petroleum development levy (PDL) of Rs58 billion, placing the burden on oil consumers. At a public hearing on Friday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) reviewed a government proposal to reduce power tariffs by Rs1.71 per unit for three months (April to June). This reduction, part of the prime minister’s broader relief package, increases the total subsidy allocation to Rs266 billion, potentially rising to Rs324…

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Power Minister Confirms No Base Tariff Cut Yet, Outlines Rs7.41/Unit Relief and Reforms Ahead

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Awais-Leghari

ISLAMABAD, April 5: Power Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Friday confirmed that there has been no reduction in the national base electricity tariff so far, even as the government prepares to offer temporary relief of up to Rs7.41 per unit through quarterly and monthly adjustments. At a press conference, the minister explained that the Rs1.90 per unit negative quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA) will *fluctuate with exchange and interest rates, while a separate Rs1.71 per unit relief due to a reduced petroleum levy would remain in place through *June 2025.…

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Siemens Gamesa Installs World’s Most Powerful Wind Turbine in Denmark

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Siemens-Gamesa

Østerild, Denmark – April 5, 2025: Siemens Gamesa has successfully completed the installation of the world’s most powerful wind turbine — a groundbreaking 21.5MW offshore prototype — at the Østerild test centre in northern Denmark. The final set of blades was mounted yesterday, marking a major milestone for the German-owned renewable energy giant. This achievement positions Siemens Gamesa at the forefront of global wind energy innovation, with the prototype expected to undergo rigorous testing before eventual commercial deployment. The 21.5MW turbine sets a new benchmark in offshore wind power capacity,…

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River Flows and Reservoir Levels Report – April 3, 2025

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wapda

Islamabad: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has released the latest data on river inflows, outflows, and reservoir levels across the country, highlighting the current water situation at major dams and barrages. River Flows: Barrages: Reservoir Levels: The inflow and outflow figures at key locations such as Tarbela, Jinnah, Chashma, Nowshera, and Mangla reflect 24-hour mean flows, while other locations were measured at 6:00 a.m. This regular monitoring helps authorities manage water resources effectively for irrigation, power generation, and drinking water supply.

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