Pakistan’s Energy Minister Awais Leghari tweeted, “India’s reckless suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is an act of water warfare.”
Read MorePakistan Laments And Cribs After India Turns Off Taps On Critical Indus Waters Treaty
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Energy minister fires seven NTDC officials over project delays
Energy Minister Awais Leghari, has ordered the immediate dismissal of seven senior officials from the National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) over negligence and delays in critical infrastructure projects, the Power Division announced on Wednesday. Among those removed are Deputy Managing Director, two General Managers, Chief Financial Officer, and three chief engineers. The move follows a high-level performance review meeting, during which the minister expressed serious concern over inefficiencies and their mounting economic cost. “The NTDC board has been directed to show zero tolerance for delays,” Leghari said in the…
Read MoreHow India’s suspension of Indus Waters Treaty may cause power crisis in Pak
India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty does not bode well for Pakistan’s energy sector, which is heavily supported by its various hydropower projects. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 with Pakistan a day after at least 26 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday that the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in “abeyance” until Pakistan irreversibly ends its support for cross-border terrorism. The Indus Waters Treaty, mediated by the World Bank, split the Indus River…
Read MoreCoal share in power sector grows
LAHORE: Pakistan’s power sector is shifting as locally mined coal gains a larger share in electricity generation, easing energy costs and reducing dependence on imports. According to a recent report of Topline Securities, power generation in March 2025 reached 8,409 gigawatt-hours (GWh), marking a 5% annual increase and a 21% jump from February 2025. The standout figure, however, was the 62% year-on-year surge in electricity produced from local coal, which climbed to 1,393 GWh in March 2025 compared to 862 GWh in the same month of last year. This growth…
Read MoreEnergy-generating smart road opened
LAHORE: In a groundbreaking development, the city of Lahore has become home to the country’s first energy-generating smart road. The innovative project, dubbed Route 47, is a 4.5-kilometer stretch that connects several major thoroughfares, including Ferozepur Road, Gulberg Main Boulevard, Walton Road, and Lahore Ring Road. The road boasts cutting-edge features, including separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, and a one-kilometre-long flyover. Solar panels installed on the footpaths along Route 47 will generate up to 1 megawatt of electricity while providing shade. The road’s design ensures that it remains flood-free…
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