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K-Electric Power Crisis: Minister Nasir Shah Demands Immediate Action ⚡

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Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah made a surprise visit to K-Electric’s head office over public complaints. He expressed serious concern about long power outages. He instructed K-Electric officials to take immediate and practical steps to resolve public complaints and provide relief to citizens. The minister said feeder trips after rains cause major problems, so K-Electric staff and machinery must be kept on emergency alert. He called for a comprehensive plan for timely feeder repairs and urged activation of complaint centers for quick issue resolution. Nasir Hussain Shah emphasized uninterrupted…

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Education city project

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KARACHI (August 21st, 2025):Education City Project Director Abrar Shaikh, on behalf of the Sindh Government, and President of M/s Meeco AG/Meeco Holding, Mr. Jo Hanns Dieter Trutschler, sign two MoUs between the Education City Project, the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), and M/s Meeco AG of Switzerland for establishing a renewable energy plant to power Education City through wind, solar, and battery storage technologies. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Special Assistant Syed Qasim Naveed, Chairman STZA Azfar Manzoor, and other dignitaries witness the signing ceremony.

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CM pays tribute to national unity, praises chairman Bilawal’s diplomatic role during India conflict

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• Announces Rs42,000 as minimum wage• Condemns aggression gaianst Palestine, IranKARACHI (June 19): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, concluding debate on the budget 2025-26, delivered a comprehensive address in the Sindh Assembly, lauding Pakistan’s unified national response during the recent conflict with India and highlighting the crucial diplomatic and political role played by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.He began by congratulating the service chiefs, armed forces, President, Prime Minister, provincial governments, media, and political workers for their collective and coordinated effort. “Our national unity led us to success,”…

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Power Division Blocks Rs4.69/Unit FCA Relief for KE Consumers, Cites Push for Uniform Tariff Policy

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ISLAMABAD: In a controversial move, the Power Division has blocked a proposed Rs4.69 per unit relief in Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for K-Electric (KE) consumers for April 2025, citing a new government policy aimed at uniform FCA implementation across all electricity users nationwide. The decision emerged during a National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) public hearing, where Additional Secretary (Power Finance) Mehfooz Bhatti requested deferral of KE’s FCA application. The Power Division submitted a formal request letter dated June 23, 2025, but did not make it public. NEPRA Chairman Waseem…

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Govt to Recover Rs1.938 Trillion from Power Consumers Over Six Years via Uncapped Surcharge

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to recover Rs1.938 trillion (\$6.7 billion) from electricity consumers across Pakistan over the next six years through an uncapped Debt Service Surcharge (DSS) of Rs3.23 per unit, according to sources in the Power Division. The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G), acting on behalf of DISCOs, will finalize agreements with 18 commercial banks once asset valuations of some power distribution companies are clarified. Banks involved include HBL, NBP, UBL, Meezan, Bank Alfalah, and MCB among others. The exact amount to be raised remains under review—estimated between…

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