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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has directed electricity distribution companies to clearly mention the amount of government subsidy provided to eligible consumers in their monthly electricity bills as part of a new transparency initiative. According to an official statement issued on Thursday, the move is aimed at ensuring that electricity subsidies are delivered fairly and transparently to deserving consumers. “The monthly bills of consumers receiving government subsidies will now clearly indicate the exact amount of subsidy provided during that billing month,” a spokesperson for the Power Division said.…

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ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Thursday announced a new mechanism aimed at improving transparency and ensuring that government electricity subsidies continue to reach deserving consumers effectively. According to an official spokesperson, monthly electricity bills issued by distribution companies will now clearly display the exact amount of subsidy being provided by the government to eligible consumers each month. The ministry stated that the initiative has been introduced to enhance transparency in the subsidy distribution process and ensure that financial assistance reaches low-income and deserving households fairly. Under the new system, electricity…

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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has raised serious concerns over the proposed Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025-35, questioning the justification for new power generation projects despite existing surplus capacity and declining electricity demand in the country. According to the proposed IGCEP 2025-35, Pakistan’s installed electricity generation capacity is projected to increase by nearly 49 per cent, reaching 64,035MW by 2035 compared to 43,069MW in 2024. A comparison between the latest IGCEP and the previous IGCEP 2024-34 reveals major revisions, including delays in key hydropower projects…

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Friday invited leading terminal operators to form a consortium and invest in the proposed “Energy City” project, while encouraging private sector participation in the development of a multipurpose terminal at Port Qasim. The invitation was extended during a meeting held at the minister’s office with a six-member delegation of terminal operators led by Eqan Ali Khan, Chief Executive Officer of FAP Terminal. According to an official statement, the minister assured the delegation that the government would take all necessary…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rapid solarisation drive helped shield the country from the global energy crisis triggered by the recent US-Israel conflict with Iran, energy experts said at the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Conference 2026, while emphasising that battery storage systems are now the critical missing link in the country’s clean energy transition. Speaking during a panel discussion titled “Empowering Pakistan’s Transition to Clean Energy,” experts highlighted how the country’s growing reliance on solar energy reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels and protected consumers from severe power disruptions during regional tensions. The…

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