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KE removes over 1,000 illegal connections

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KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) conducted an anti-power theft drive in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, alongside a facilitation camp to enhance customer engagement and service accessibility. With the support of law enforcement agencies, KE successfully removed over 1,000 illegal connections (kundas), weighing approximately 1,700 kg, from its infrastructure. These illegal connections were responsible for an estimated annual theft of 6.5 million units of electricity. Since the beginning of January 2025, KE has organized over 40 facilitation camps across Karachi in areas such as Garden, Bahadurabad, New Karachi, Shah Faisal, Surjani, and Malir. These camps…

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MNAs’ Salaries to Increase from January 1 After Nine Years

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Islamabad: The National Assembly’s finance committee, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has approved an increase in Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) salaries, effective January 1, 2025. The decision, signed by the speaker after approval from the prime minister, marks the first salary hike in nine years. Under the revised structure, MNAs will now receive a monthly salary of Rs519,000, aligning their pay with that of a federal secretary. However, the salaries of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will remain unchanged

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German Delegation Explores Investment in Sindh’s 350 MW Solar Hybrid and Thar Coal Projects

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Karachi: A delegation from Germany met with Sindh’s Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, to discuss various investment opportunities in the energy sector. The minister provided a detailed briefing on Sindh’s energy projects, emphasizing the province’s vast resources in solar and wind energy. He highlighted that the Sindh government is actively supporting investors, leading to a record increase in both local and foreign investments in the energy sector. He further stated that Sindh’s investor-friendly policies have strengthened confidence among investors. The minister informed the delegation that…

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“Pakistan’s Solar Boom: 22 GW Imported in 18 Months, 10% Drop in Grid Demand”

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Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing an unprecedented solar revolution as communities and businesses take charge of their energy needs, outpacing government policies and traditional infrastructure. With a staggering 22 GW of solar panels imported in just 18 months, the country is undergoing a massive shift towards decentralized solar solutions. However, sustaining this momentum requires urgent policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and market mechanisms. At the Great Solar Rush Conference 2025, held at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Senator Sherry Rehman highlighted the urgency of aligning policies with this people-driven transformation. “Pakistan has emerged as…

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Sindh govt to fully assist launching of EVs, charging facilities under PPP mode to cut transport sector’s fuel expense: Nasir Hussain Shah

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Sindh Energy and Planning and Development Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said the provincial government will extend maximum assistance to the private sector willing to invest in the country to introduce electric vehicles and EV charging stations to curtail the fossil fuel consumption in the transport sector. The Sindh Energy Minister stated this on Wednesday while talking to the media persons after he held a meeting with Yasir Bhambani, CEO of ADM Group, who have plans to launch electric vehicles and EV charging stations in Sindh and other parts…

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