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ISLAMABAD: Inefficiencies in electricity distribution companies (Discos) are inflating Pakistan’s circular debt by over Rs600 billion annually, which has now surged to a staggering Rs2.467 trillion. Despite recovery claims of over 92.44%, the sector continues to grapple with chronic losses, revealed recent data on Discos’ performance. Discos are contributing Rs50 billion monthly to the circular debt. Alarmingly, a portion of this recovery—estimated between 10-15%—is achieved through overbilling, masking the real inefficiencies, according to officials managing Discos’ operations. The inability of Discos to recover dues from private and public sector consumers…

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LAHORE: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2024 is the hottest year ever recorded. According to the WMO report, the past decade (2015–2024) comprises the ten warmest years on record. Based on six international datasets, the last ten years have witnessed unprecedented temperature records. For the first time, the global average temperature exceeded the 1850–1900 baseline by 1.5°C in a calendar year. In 2024, extraordinary temperature anomalies were observed on land and sea surfaces, accompanied by record-breaking ocean heat. A team of 54 scientists from seven countries…

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ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to combat power theft and inefficiencies in Sindh’s power sector, the federal government has inducted officers from intelligence, investigation, and law enforcement agencies into the Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco). This initiative marks the first deployment of a Disco Support Unit (DSU) in Sindh, following prolonged political and bureaucratic resistance. A notification from the power division over the weekend outlined the structure of the DSU, which will operate for two years. The Sepco CEO and the Sector Commander of civil armed forces will serve as…

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