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ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to offer electric bikes to employees up to Grade 16 on easy installments as part of a broader push to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the country. The initiative was announced during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who emphasized that promoting EVs is essential to reducing Pakistan’s fuel import bill, strengthening energy security, and protecting the environment. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier directed authorities to ensure transparency in subsidies provided for electric motorcycles…

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ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Wednesday reported that electricity supply remained stable during peak hours despite increased demand from provinces. In an official statement, a spokesperson said improved water releases from dams enabled the generation of 5,125 megawatts (MW) during peak time. Additionally, around 400MW of electricity was successfully transmitted from the southern region to the central grid, reflecting enhanced grid stability. The spokesperson noted that distribution companies (DISCOs) managed to maintain relatively steady supply, limiting load management to one to two hours in most areas. However, economic load management…

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to fast-track the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, underscoring their importance for economic and environmental sustainability. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the premier emphasized that expanding EV usage would significantly reduce Pakistan’s fuel import bill while strengthening energy security and mitigating environmental challenges. According to an official statement, the prime minister also called for complete transparency in disbursing subsidies for electric motorcycles under the National Electric Vehicle Policy, particularly to ensure that low-income segments fully benefit from the…

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ISLAMABAD: Operations at Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) have returned to normal following the restoration of road transport for crude oil and petroleum products, the refinery confirmed on Thursday. The disruption, caused by road closures linked to the arrival of foreign delegates in Islamabad, had forced ARL to shut down its main crude distillation unit a day earlier. The situation was resolved late last night with the intervention of Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and the General Headquarters. ARL, a critical supplier of fuel to central and northern Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,…

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Islamabad: In a major policy shift, Pakistan’s Ministry of Power Division has amended regulations governing solar energy systems, making it compulsory for all consumers to obtain a license from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) before generating electricity. Under the revised rules, consumers will now be required to pay a licensing fee based on the installed capacity of their solar systems. The updated framework also mandates the submission of a pay order in favor of NEPRA as part of the application process. Previously, solar installations of up to 25…

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