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Pakistan’s Water and Energy Security in Jeopardy as India Halts Indus Waters Treaty

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s hydropower sector faces a serious threat following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) — a landmark 1960 water-sharing agreement brokered by the World Bank. The decision, announced on April 23, came just a day after a deadly shooting in Pahalgam, Kashmir, and marked the first time the treaty has been paused in over six decades. The move has triggered renewed tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, culminating in four days of cross-border fighting before a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took hold. Under the IWT, Pakistan relies on three…

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K-Electric Recognized as Model Utility for Customer Service and Digital Transformation

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KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has been praised for its performance turnaround and customer-centric approach, setting a benchmark for other power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan. The recognition came during a visit by Amir Ahmed Shaikh, Member (Incharge) of the Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman)’s Secretariat, Regional Office Karachi. During his visit to KE’s head office and the Mega Centre at Tipu Sultan IBC, Shaikh commended KE’s 95% compliance rate in addressing customer complaints. “While other DISCOs are making efforts, KE stands out,” he remarked, emphasizing the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and customer…

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Fuel, Electricity, and Gas Prices Set to Rise as Pakistan Aligns with IMF Reforms

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KARACHI: Pakistan is set to increase fuel, electricity, and gas prices from July 1, 2025, as part of a broader package of economic reforms agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ahead of the upcoming federal budget, officials confirmed. The reform measures, aimed at reducing the fiscal deficit and curbing the ballooning circular debt in the energy sector, include new levies and tariff adjustments. These steps are expected to significantly impact household and industrial consumers across the country. Key changes include the introduction of a Rs5 per litre carbon levy…

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Solarisation of Tube Wells in Balochistan Delayed Amid Funding and Security Challenges

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ISLAMABAD: The ambitious multi-billion-rupee initiative to solarise agricultural tube wells in Balochistan has hit a snag due to delayed fund utilisation and deteriorating security conditions in the province, according to updates presented at a recent Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting. The ECC was informed that although the project was approved in July 2024, budgetary allocations could not be made in time, necessitating a technical supplementary grant. Additionally, Quetta Electric Supply Company (Qesco) has been facing hurdles in retrieving materials due to security concerns, as clearance from provincial authorities is required…

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Second Phase of Auction for Defunct Power Plants Begins Today in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards energy sector reform and fiscal optimization, the second phase of the auction for state-owned, non-operational power plants is set to take place today (Monday) in Islamabad. According to an official press release, three major thermal power plants with a combined generation capacity of 2,362 megawatts will be auctioned. These include the Thermal Power Station Jamshoro (880 MW), Thermal Power Station Muzaffargarh (1,350 MW), and Steam Power Station Faisalabad (132 MW). The collective reserve price for these assets has been set at Rs26.62 billion. The…

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