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KE Overbilled Sindh Government by Over Rs20 Billion in Last Decade: Minister

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KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah revealed on Wednesday that K-Electric (KE) has overcharged the Sindh government by more than Rs20 billion for electricity supply to its departments over the past decade. In a meeting with energy reporters, Minister Shah disclosed that the provincial government will soon settle Rs9 billion in outstanding dues with KE. An audit conducted this year uncovered over Rs2 billion in overbilling by the power utility, and reconciliation efforts have saved Rs2-3 billion over the past four to five years. Minister Shah accused K-Electric…

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Speakers stress need for removing bottlenecks in promotion of oil, gas sectors

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Islamabad: Speakers at a conference while highlighting importance of deregulation of the petroleum sector, on Wednesday stressed the need for removing bottlenecks in promotion of oil and gas sectors in the country.They were of the views that all stakeholders, government and regulators should set together and devise a concrete strategy in larger national interest to counter various mafias creating hurdles in promotion of this important sectorThe Oil and Gas Conference Pakistan (OGCP-2024), organized by Energy Update in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) and the Oil and Gas…

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Chairman WAPDA Urges Accelerated Progress on 1530 MW Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project

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Chairman WAPDA, Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), has called for the deployment of additional resources to ensure the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project commences electricity generation by 2025-26. During his recent visit to the project site at Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Chairman reviewed construction activities and assessed progress. Accompanied by senior officials including Member Water, Member Power, and Project Directors of Tarbela 4th and 5th Extensions, the Chairman inspected various construction sites such as the raised intake, power house, and tunnel. Consultants and…

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Growatt Hosts Pioneering Seminar on Smart Energy Solutions in Peshawar

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Peshawar, Pakistan – Growatt, a global leader in advanced solar energy solutions, recently held a highly successful seminar in Peshawar, focusing on the promotion and adoption of renewable energy practices. This landmark event, a significant milestone for the solar energy sector in the region, drew an impressive array of attendees, including high-ranking government officials and influential figures from the private energy sector. The seminar underscored Growatt’s unwavering commitment to sustainable energy practices in Pakistan. Renowned for their exceptional quality and reliability, Growatt’s inverters are widely recognized for their advanced technology…

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