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Government Enforces Essential Services Act to Prevent Protests Against Power Companies’ Privatization

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Power-Projects

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has devised a plan to prevent protests against the privatization of electricity distribution companies. The Essential Services Act has been enforced for all employees and unions of government-owned power distribution companies (DISCOs), the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), and government-owned power generation companies (GENCOs). Under the Essential Services Act, protests, strikes, and demonstrations are strictly prohibited. According to government sources, the act has been implemented for six months following approval from the federal cabinet, based on recommendations from the Power Division and the Ministry of…

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Net Metering Tariff Rationalisation Put on Hold Amid Rising Electricity Costs

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Net-Matering

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has temporarily shelved the net metering tariff rationalisation plan, citing public backlash following a recent surge in electricity prices. Initially directed by the Prime Minister to submit the plan by May 10, 2024, the deadline was extended multiple times, with the latest being September 30, 2024. According to sources, the Power Division informed the Prime Minister’s Office that given the current sensitivity surrounding electricity tariffs, the plan will be revisited at a more suitable time, without providing a specific date. In-house deliberations have been completed, and…

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The Billion-Dollar Race in Clean Energy: How Global Competition is Revolutionizing the Battery Industry

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Battery-Industry

KARACHI: Clean energy is opening new business opportunities worldwide, poised to become the next trillion-dollar industry, while transforming the grid-scale battery sector. The growing demand for affordable, efficient energy storage solutions is driving fierce global competition, especially in the battery market. Sodium-ion batteries, which offer greater safety and lower costs compared to lithium-ion, are emerging as an attractive alternative. China, home to six of the top ten global battery manufacturers, leads this shift with companies like CATL, BYD, and Gotion High-tech dominating production. Other major players include LG ES, Panasonic,…

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Essential Services Law Extended for Power Sector to Prevent Disruptions Amid Restructuring

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power-transmission

ISLAMABAD: The government has extended the application of the Pakistan Essential Services Act to cover all entities involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity until January 25, 2025. This extension aims to prevent disruptions in power supply due to potential union activities during the ongoing restructuring of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). A notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, at the request of the Power Division, states that the federal government considers employment in Pakistan’s power sector—covering Distribution Companies (Discos), Generation Companies (Gencos), and the National Transmission and…

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