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Timely Completion of Hydropower Projects a Top Priority: KP Energy Secretary

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Hydropower-Plan

PESHAWAR: Secretary Energy and Power Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mohammad Zubair Khan, has emphasized that the timely completion of key hydropower projects—Balakot, Lawi, Gorkin Matiltan, Gabral (Kalam), and Madyan—is a major priority and a pressing challenge for the provincial government. Chairing a high-level meeting recently, the Secretary urged swift action and enhanced transparency to meet the deadlines of ongoing energy projects. Senior officials from PEDO, KP Oil and Gas Company, Electric Inspectorate, Energy Planning, and additional secretaries Shoaib Khan and Anwar Khan Sherani were present. Zubair Khan stressed that all energy projects…

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PM Launches ‘Apna Meter Apni Reading’ App to Curb Overbilling and Modernize Power Billing System

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Over-billing

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move to digitize Pakistan’s electricity billing system and eliminate overbilling complaints, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the phased removal of meter readers from all power Distribution Companies (DISCOs), excluding K-Electric’s service area. This initiative will be spearheaded by the soon-to-be-launched “Apna Meter Apni Reading” mobile application. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on June 17, 2025, where he directed the Power Division to immediately soft launch the new Power Smart Mobile App to identify and resolve any operational…

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Huawei K-E and K-Solar Ink MoU to Accelerate Smart Energy Solutions in Pakistan

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Huawei-KE

SHENZHEN / KARACHI, June 2025: In a significant move towards advancing Pakistan’s clean energy transition, K-Electric and K-Solar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies at Huawei’s global headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The partnership aims to fast-track the deployment of smart energy solutions, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and microgrid technologies across Pakistan. The MoU underscores a shared commitment to driving innovation in Pakistan’s power sector, aligning with national sustainability goals and global climate action frameworks. Speaking at the signing ceremony,…

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New E-Vehicle Policy to Drive Greener, Healthier Pakistan: Climate Ministry

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has ramped up policy-level initiatives to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to foster a greener, healthier, and economically stable Pakistan. Speaking on Sunday, Muhammad Saleem Shaikh, spokesperson for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, said the newly launched National Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) 2025–2030 represents a strategic move towards clean energy and climate resilience. The policy, unveiled on Friday, is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut fossil fuel dependency, and boost green innovation and employment. “With the transport sector being…

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No Load-Shedding During Ashura: DISCOs Ordered to Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply

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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy has directed all power distribution companies (DISCOs) to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across Pakistan during the holy month of Muharram, particularly on the 9th and 10th, when millions participate in religious processions and Majalis. Energy Minister Awais Leghari issued instructions to the CEOs of all DISCOs, stressing the need for urgent and proactive measures due to the expected heatwave in July. He emphasized that uninterrupted power during this sacred month is essential to avoid public inconvenience. “Given the significance of Muharram and the intense weather…

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