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NA Committee Voices Concern Over Privatisation of Profit-Making DiscosSurplus power generation, fossil fuel reliance, and regional funding disparities also flagged

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Power-Tariff

ISLAMABAD, July 24, 2025: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division (EAD), chaired by MNA Muhammad Atif, raised serious concerns on Wednesday over the government’s plan to privatise profitable power distribution companies (Discos), including Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco), and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco). Lawmakers questioned the rationale behind targeting well-performing Discos with minimal transmission and distribution losses for privatisation. They also expressed alarm over the country’s power surplus—estimated at 7,000–8,000 MW—causing financial strain on the national budget due to capacity payments…

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PM Shehbaz Halts Anti-Net Metering Campaign for Third TimeMove comes ahead of any formal proposal on tariff revision; 6,500 MW capacity already installed under net metering

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Net-Metering

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again halted the government’s campaign against Pakistan’s net metering policy — marking the third time such a directive has been issued. This decision was taken even before a formal summary proposing changes to the purchase price was submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office. A senior Power Division official disclosed that earlier directives were issued to coordinate a media narrative through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for eventual cabinet review. However, instructions from the PM’s Office have now called for a pause in the…

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Federal Minister Visits K-IV Project, Reaffirms Commitment to Timely CompletionRs. 86.4 billion spent so far; Phase-I to deliver 260 MGD water by 2026

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Karachi, July 24, 2025: Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, visited the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV Project) to assess the progress of ongoing development work. He was accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary Ms. Rana Ansar, Sindh Energy and Planning Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Nehal Hashmi, and WAPDA Chairman Naveed Asghar Chaudhry. Member Water Syed Ali Akhtar Shah, GM/PD K-IV Amir Mughal, along with representatives of consultants and contractors, were also present. The Minister inspected key work sites including the intake structure and pumping stations…

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Government committed to completing K-IV Project at the earliest: Minister

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k4-project

July 23, 2025: The Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo visited Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV Project) and reviewed the ongoing development works on the Project. Ms. Rana Ansar, Parliamentary Secretary for Water Resources, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sindh Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning and Development, Nehal Hashmi and Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry also accompanied him. Member Water Syed Ali Akhtar Shah, GM/PD K-IV Project Amir Mughal and representatives of the Consultants and the Contractors were also present on the occasion. The Federal Minister visited in detail…

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Experts Urge Immediate Policy Action to Build Solar Manufacturing Base in Pakistan

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New-Solar

ISLAMABAD, 23 July 2025 — Energy experts, academics, and industry leaders have called for the urgent formulation of a comprehensive policy framework to establish a robust solar manufacturing ecosystem in Pakistan, citing soaring energy demands and heavy dependence on imports. The call was made during a high-level consultative session organized by the US-Pakistan Centre for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E) at NUST. The event featured the launch of a new study titled “Crafting a Sustainable Business Model to Drive Indigenous Solar PV Panels Manufacturing in Pakistan,” presented by Dr. Nadia…

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