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Nepra Reduces Electricity Tariff by 62 Paise per Unit for Next Six Months

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Power Division

Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced a 62 paise per unit reduction in the national average uniform electricity tariff for a six-month period, effective January 1. According to a notification issued late Wednesday night, Nepra has fixed separate consumer-end tariffs for each distribution company (ex-Wapda Discos), taking into account their individual revenue requirements and allowed transmission and distribution (T&D) losses. For CY26, the national average electricity tariff has been set at Rs33.38 per kWh, compared to Rs34.00 per kWh in the previous year. Several power distribution…

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BYD Retains Global No.1 NEV Position with 4.6 Million Sales in 2025

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Energy-Vehicle

Karachi: BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has once again secured the global sales championship by delivering over 4.6 million NEVs in 2025, reinforcing its leadership through innovation, quality, and customer trust worldwide. The company also achieved a major milestone in its international expansion, with overseas sales surpassing 1 million units in a single year for the first time, reflecting strong global acceptance of BYD’s advanced mobility solutions. Commenting on the achievement, Lei Jian, Country Head of BYD Pakistan, said 2025 marked a defining year for the…

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Chinese Hoymiles enters Pakistan to launch high-tech storage solutions

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Hari-SUn

Lahore: Renowned Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has entered Pakistan to provide high-tech, long-duration energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings utilizing solar systems for electricity consumption. Hoymiles has formed strategic partnerships with Superstar, a renowned name in Pakistan’s automotive industry, and Harisun Energy, a new entrant in the energy solutions sector, to explore the Pakistani market, which is witnessing rapid growth in solar power adoption. In this regard, launch events were held simultaneously in Karachi and Lahore, unveiling multiple storage solutions produced by Hoymiles under the brands of…

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Sindh Energy Secretary Reviews Progress on Strategic Thar Coal Railway Project

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KARACHI (January 7, 2026): On the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Provincial Energy Secretary Shahab Qamar Ansari, accompanied by Commissioner Mirpurkhas Faisal Uqali, and senior Energy Department officials, conducted a comprehensive site visit at Choor near Umerkot. The team reviewed progress on the critical 105-kilometer railway line connecting Thar coal mines to Bin Qasim, a key infrastructure project aimed at bolstering Pakistan’s energy security through efficient coal transport. The project also includes a 9 km track extension from Bin Qasim to Port Qasim and a dedicated…

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Pakistan May Not Need IMF Support in Six Months as Defence Orders Increase: Khawaja Asif

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ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan may not require financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) within the next six months, citing a sharp rise in defence procurement orders following recent regional developments. Speaking on Geo News programme Capital Talk, the minister said the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict demonstrated Pakistan’s resolve and military capability to the world. He claimed the confrontation had significantly undermined the credibility of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at both domestic and international levels. According to Khawaja Asif, India sought support…

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