Tariq Electric Makes Strong Mark as Platinum Sponsor at 15th IEEEP Fair 2026

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# Tariq Electric Makes Strong Mark as Platinum Sponsor at 15th IEEEP Fair 2026 **KARACHI, August 20, 2026:** Tariq Electric Pvt. Ltd. made a strong impression at the 15th IEEEP Fair 2026, participating as a prestigious **Platinum Sponsor** of the three-day exhibition held from August 18 to 20 at the Karachi Expo Centre. Organized by the **IEEEP Karachi Centre in collaboration with Badar Expo Solutions**, the 15th IEEEP Fair brought together more than 200 local and international exhibitors representing the electrical, electronics, renewable energy and related technology sectors. Tariq Electric’s…

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Discos Directed to Install AMI Meters at Government Offices by Deadline

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# Discos Directed to Install AMI Meters at Government Offices by Deadline **ISLAMABAD:** The Power Division has directed all electricity distribution companies (Discos) to replace existing electricity meters at **federal and provincial government offices with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters** within the stipulated timeframe. Secretary Power Division **Dr Fakhar-e-Alam Irfan** issued the directives during a meeting convened to review progress on the installation of AMI meters across government-owned electricity connections. The meeting was informed that all Discos had begun replacing conventional meters at government premises in line with directives issued…

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KE Seeks SIFC Intervention to Resolve Rs43bn Incremental Consumption Package Dispute

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# KE Seeks SIFC Intervention to Resolve Rs43bn Incremental Consumption Package Dispute **ISLAMABAD:** The longstanding dispute between **K-Electric (KE)**, the Power Division and the **National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra)** over the financial impact of the Incremental Consumption Package (ICP) for industrial consumers has reached the **Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)**, according to well-informed sources. The ICP was introduced by the government in November 2020 to stimulate industrial activity and encourage higher electricity consumption. KE implemented the package from November 2020 to June 2021 in accordance with Nepra’s determination issued…

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Stable EV Policy, Wider Charging Network Vital for Electric Mobility

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# Stable EV Policy, Wider Charging Network Vital for Electric Mobility **ISLAMABAD:** Pakistan needs a stable, long-term electric vehicle (EV) policy and a significantly expanded charging and battery-swapping network to accelerate affordable electric mobility, participants at a policy dialogue said. The **Indus Consortium** organised a policy dialogue titled *“Electrifying Everyday Mobility: Advancing Public Transport and Two & Three-Wheelers”* at the Pakistan Red Crescent on Tuesday evening, bringing together representatives from government ministries, academia, financial institutions, the private sector, development partners and civil society. The discussion focused on practical measures to…

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Affordable Energy Crucial for Pakistan’s Export Growth: LCCI

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# Affordable Energy Crucial for Pakistan’s Export Growth: LCCI **LAHORE:** Affordable, reliable and predictable energy is essential for strengthening Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness and boosting exports, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President **Faheemur Rehman Saigol** said on Wednesday. Welcoming the **Cabinet Committee on Energy’s approval of the National Integrated Energy Plan 2027–2060**, Saigol described the move as an important step towards developing a more efficient, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy system. “Pakistan needs an energy policy that ensures reliability, affordability and predictability. Industry cannot compete internationally when energy costs…

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