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Sahiwal Coal Power Plant Launches Comprehensive Electrical Safety Awareness Campaign Under NEPRA Guidelines

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Sahiwal-Power

LAHORE: The 1,320 MW Sahiwal Coal Power Plant has proactively implemented NEPRA’s 2025 Safety Awareness Campaign, taking swift and effective measures to promote electrical safety among its workforce and surrounding communities. In response to NEPRA’s directive outlining five key focus areas, the plant has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing electrical accidents and enhancing public knowledge of safety practices. The campaign included interactive street awareness drives targeting pedestrians and local shopkeepers, emphasizing practical steps to prevent electrical hazards. A special focus was also placed on private electricians, who often…

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Aurangzeb to Lead High-Level Committee on Oil Price Volatility Amid Middle East Conflict

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ISLAMABAD: In response to soaring global oil prices following the Iran-Israel conflict, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee led by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to monitor economic implications and formulate a mitigation strategy for Pakistan. According to an official communication dated June 13, 2025, the Prime Minister’s Office directed the Petroleum Division to initiate coordinated efforts due to the sharp spike in international oil prices post-Israel’s attack on Iran. The committee comprises key stakeholders including the Ministers for Petroleum, Power, and State Finance; Governor of the…

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ECC Approves Power Purchase Agreements for Karachi Nuclear Power Plants K-2, K-3

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Nuclear-Power

ISLAMABAD – In a key development for Pakistan’s energy sector, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the signing of Tripartite Power Purchase Agreements (TPPAs) for the Karachi Nuclear Power Plants Unit-2 (K-2) and Unit-3 (K-3), each with an installed capacity of 1,145 MW. The agreements will be signed between the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), National Grid Company (NGC)—formerly NTDC—and the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G), the market operator. According to a briefing by the Power Division, K-2 and K-3 are strategic baseload facilities located in Karachi and operated…

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President Approves Captive Power Plants Levy Bill Amid Industry Concerns

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ISLAMABAD – President of Pakistan has signed into law the Off the Grid (Captive Power Plants) Levy Bill, 2025, following its approval by both Houses of Parliament. The legislation imposes a phased levy on natural gas and RLNG consumption by captive power plants (CPPs), sparking concern among industrial stakeholders. Introduced by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and passed by the National Assembly on May 22, the bill mandates an immediate 5% levy, increasing to 10% by July 2025, 15% by February 2026, and reaching 20% by August 2026.…

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Chahan Dam Contract Dispute Lingers, Project Faces Further DelaysCourt suspends cancellation; new project director appointed amid ADB funding concerns

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RAWALPINDI – The long-standing dispute over awarding contracts for Lot Two and Lot Three of the Chahan Dam Dream Project remains unresolved, raising concerns over potential delays in the Rs20.4 billion Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded water supply initiative. The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench has suspended the cancellation of contracts initially awarded to Turkish firm Five H Insat. Justice Jawad Hassan has directed that the matter be settled through mutual agreement within two weeks. Following the court’s directive, the government removed Project Director Hamza Salik and replaced him with Additional…

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