KARACHI (September 22): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held separate meetings with the newly appointed Consul General of Turkiye, Mr. Ergül Kadak, and the newly appointed Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Mr. Muhammad Sakib Sadakat, at CM House. Welcoming both diplomats, the chief minister reaffirmed the Sindh government’s full support and emphasised the importance of strengthening relations with brotherly Muslim countries. During his meeting with Mr. Kadak, Mr. Shah highlighted that Pakistan and Turkiye enjoy strong historical ties and stressed the need to further enhance bilateral trade. He…
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With Pakistan’s electricity demand rising and frequent grid disruptions continuing to affect daily life, the need for reliable, affordable, and sustainable power solutions has never been greater. Homeowners are increasingly turning to solar hybrid systems—not just for cost savings, but as a long-term shield against energy insecurity. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, the potential to harness solar energy and convert it into dependable power is unmatched. Growatt, a global solar innovator with a strong presence in Pakistan since 2016, has been enabling households to take control of…
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PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Energy, Engineer Tariq Sadozai, has said that the timely completion of hydropower projects is a top priority of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. He noted that these projects would not only help address the province’s energy shortfall but also create local employment opportunities and ensure the supply of affordable electricity to the public. Sadozai expressed these views during a visit to the under-construction 69-megawatt Lawi Hydropower Project in Lower Chitral. He was accompanied by Project Director Javed Afridi, Commandant Chitral Scouts, SP, SSU,…
Read MoreThar Coal Transport Shift to Rail Poses Supply Chain Risks, Lucky Electric Warns
ISLAMABAD: The government’s decision to shift Thar coal transportation from road to rail has raised concerns among private power producers, with Lucky Electric Power Company Limited (LEPCL) cautioning that the absence of backup mechanisms could expose Pakistan’s energy supply chain to systemic risks. LEPCL, which currently trucks coal from Thar to its Port Qasim plant, told the Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) that while it supports the move toward rail logistics, contractual and infrastructure gaps must be resolved before full transition. Pakistan Railways is constructing the 105-km Thar Mine–Chor…
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QUETTA: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Balochistan Assembly has flagged massive financial irregularities in the provincial energy department, warning of strict accountability measures if mismanagement continues. In a session chaired by Asghar Ali Tareen, audit officials revealed that during FY 2021–22 the department was allocated Rs10.4 billion, but only Rs8 billion was utilised, leaving Rs2.31 billion to lapse. Lawmakers slammed the failure as irresponsible governance and poor budgeting. Audit records further showed Rs10 billion paid to K-Electric and Rs30 billion to Qesco for subsidised tube wells without meter…
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