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World Bank Mission to Assess Delays in Dasu Hydropower Project Progress

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Dasu-Dam

Islamabad, January 18, 2025 – The World Bank will conduct an Implementation Support and Progress Review Mission for the Dasu Hydropower Project (DHP) Stage 1 from February 10 to March 5, 2025. The mission will evaluate the project’s progress and address implementation challenges. The 242-meter (794 ft) tall dam, designed to support a 4,320 MW hydropower station, is being constructed in two 2,160 MW stages. The project is scheduled to begin power generation in July 2027. However, progress has slowed significantly, with delays linked to restrictions on international workers’ transportation…

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ECC Approves Annual Electricity Tariff Rebasing from January 1

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power-sector

Islamabad – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a policy shift in electricity tariff rebasing, setting January 1 as the annual implementation date instead of July. The decision aims to mitigate public dissatisfaction caused by simultaneous tariff adjustments during peak summer months. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved policy guidelines for the Power Division to amend the regulatory framework, enabling the new rebasing timeline. This change is expected to ease the burden on consumers already dealing with high Fuel Charges Adjustments (FCAs)…

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Trump 2.0 and then some

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New-Project

Pakistan stands at a crossroads with the US as Donald Trump is all set to reenter the White House Choppy waters lie ahead. Pakistan was struggling to recalibrate its foreign policy in a transformed regional and global reality even before United States forces completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021. Now, with Donald Trump set to assume the White House on January 20, 2025, things are more uncertain than ever. Pakistan is no longer able to make the most of its geo-strategic location for a seat at the…

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Government Approves Sale of 35% Gas Output to Private Parties

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Gas-OGDCL

Islamabad – The government has issued a statutory order (SRO) permitting exploration and production (E&P) companies to sell up to 35% of newly discovered gas reserves to private entities. This marks a significant increase from the previous cap of 10%, with an annual ceiling of 100 mmcfd. The decision, facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and a committee led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, resolves a prolonged standoff with state-owned gas companies. E&P firms had expressed concerns over cash flow challenges caused by non-payments from government-run gas…

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Power Companies Seek Rs1.04 per Unit Negative FCA for December, Refund of Rs3.9 Billion Proposed

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K-Electric1

Islamabad – Public sector power companies have proposed a Rs1.04 per unit negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed in December 2024, potentially refunding Rs3.9 billion to consumers in February if approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) filed the petition, highlighting a 1.3% year-on-year increase in power demand and a 13% reduction in fuel costs compared to December 2023. The petition attributes this reduction to a higher base tariff implemented in July 2024 and increased reliance on domestic fuel sources,…

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