Category: Latest News

Federal Minister Owais Leghari Issues Landmark Decision to Fast-Track Net Metering Applications

Admin
Net-Metering

Islamabad: In a major boost for renewable energy adoption in Pakistan, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Leghari has announced a decisive move to process all net metering applications submitted up to February 8 under the existing regulations. This landmark decision ensures that all applicants will now receive net metering facilities across all distribution companies, including K-Electric, removing previous uncertainties and delays in the system. Immediate implementation orders have been issued to all distribution companies to guarantee swift action. Currently, 5,165 applications are pending, which will collectively add 250.822 MW…

Read More

Murad Shah orders zero Load-Shedding, Strict Price Checks for Ramzan in Sindh

Admin
New-Project65

KARACHI (Feb 18): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a high-level meeting, finalised administrative and price-control strategies for the holy month of Ramzan and directed utility providers to ensure no electricity or gas is load-shedded during Sehr and Iftar, while the police will maintain law and order, including traffic management. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Jam Khan Shoro, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and Riaz Shah Shirazi; Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab; Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah; IG Police Javed Alam Odho; Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi; provincial secretaries;…

Read More

Sindh CM Presides Over 50th PPP Policy Board Meeting; Major Projects Cleared for Education, Transport and Ecotourism

Admin
New-Project64

KARACHI (Feb 18): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the 50th meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board, approving a series of initiatives in education, transport, ecotourism and industrial development. The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by senior ministers Sardar Shah, Jam Khan Shoro, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Adviser to CM Babal Bhayo, Special Assistant to CM Syed Qasim Naveed, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, PSCM Dadu; Government Vocational Training Institute, Sukkur; and Government Institute of Business and Commercial Education, Naushero, specialised driver training and…

Read More

Mangla Refurbishment to Boost Capacity to 1,310MW by 2030

Admin
New-Project63

LAHORE: Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Lt Gen (retd) Muhammad Saeed has reviewed progress on the Mangla Refurbishment Project during a visit to the Mangla Hydel Power Station, expressing satisfaction over the steady pace of work. Officials briefed the chairman that four generating units have already been refurbished and are now operating at enhanced capacity. Two more units are scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, while the entire project is targeted for completion by 2030. During the visit, the chairman inspected the control room,…

Read More

Global Energy Alliance Plans $100m Fund to Digitise India’s Power Grids by 2028

Admin
New-Project62

MUMBAI: The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is aiming to raise $100 million by 2028 to finance the digitisation of India’s electricity grids, as part of efforts to modernise infrastructure and accelerate the country’s clean energy transition. Speaking at Mumbai Climate Week, GEAPP Chief Executive Officer Woochong Um said the alliance plans to approach development finance institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank for support. GEAPP — a philanthropic initiative backed by the The Rockefeller Foundation, the IKEA Foundation and the Bezos Earth…

Read More