LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced cutting-edge thermal imaging technology for *24/7 satellite monitoring of forests, enabling *real-time detection of forest fires, illegal logging, and unauthorized activities. Punjab is the first province in Pakistan to deploy *thermal imaging for forest surveillance, launched under the directives of **Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The initiative has commenced in **Murree and Rawalpindi, with enhanced *nighttime patrolling and live satellite feeds ensuring constant oversight. A specialized team of artificial intelligence (AI) experts will manage the system. The technology operates on *advanced algorithms, enabling *instant…
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Nepra Approves Rs3.02 per Unit Negative FCA for KE, Withholds Rs2 Billion
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a negative Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) of Rs3.021 per unit for K-Electric (KE) consumers for *January 2025, allowing a refund of *Rs2.93 billion in April’s electricity bills. However, Nepra has withheld Rs2 billion from the total negative adjustment. During a public hearing on *March 20, Karachi-based consumers opposed the adjustment of past dues under various accounts. Nepra stated that the *negative FCA will be applied provisionally and adjusted later based on KE’s Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) for 2024-30. The refund excludes…
Read MoreGlobal Coal Power Rises Slightly in 2024 Despite Renewable Surge
SINGAPORE: Global coal power capacity saw a modest increase of 18.8 gigawatts (GW) in 2024—its smallest annual rise in two decades, according to the latest report by US-based Global Energy Monitor (GEM). Despite rapid growth in renewable energy, 12 countries commissioned 44GW of new coal-fired plants last year, outweighing the *25.2GW of retirements. This brought the world’s total coal generation capacity to **2,143GW, marking a *13% increase compared to levels at the time of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. China led the additions with 30.5GW of new coal capacity in…
Read MoreWho Pays What Under New Electricity Tariffs
In a decisive move to ease the burden of high-power costs, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a new electricity tariff structure, with immediate implementation. The new rates bring much-needed relief to low-usage households while setting a transparent framework for commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. 🔌 Here’s What You’ll Pay Now: The new pricing structure aims to provide targeted relief to low-income and middle-class households while supporting industrial and export competitiveness. The government hopes these measures will help reinvigorate economic activity and reduce inflationary pressures.
Read MoreCheaper Power to Revive Economy: Business Leaders Laud PM’s Tariff Cut
KARACHI: Pakistan’s business community has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to reduce electricity tariffs, calling it a crucial step toward easing the burden on consumers and reviving industrial activity. M. Abdul Aleem, Secretary General of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), termed it a “positive move,” especially in light of stringent IMF conditions and limited fiscal flexibility. However, he emphasized the need for further policy measures to stimulate the large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector. Ehsan Malik, CEO of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), also praised the initiative,…
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