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PSO posts Rs4.6bn loss in 4QFY23

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KARACHI: The bottom line of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) turned negative in the last quarter of 2022-23 as its unconsolidated loss amounted to Rs4.6 billion versus a three-month profit of Rs21.4bn a year ago. In the preceding quarter of January-March, the state-owned oil marketing company recorded a net profit of Rs13.6bn. As a result, PSO’s earnings totaled Rs5.6bn in 2022-23, down 93.4pc from the preceding fiscal year, the company told investors on Wednesday. The company also announced a final cash dividend of Rs7.50 per share. According to AKD Securities, the…

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Waseem Mukhtar new Nepra chairman

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Waseem Mukhtar has also served as Additional Secretary Power Division ISLAMABAD: Waseem Mukhtar, Special Secretary Cabinet Division, has been selected as the Nepra chairman for four years. Waseem Mukhtar, who also served as Additional Secretary Power Division, played an important role in coping with the power sector challenges, top sources in the PM Secretariat and Cabinet Division told The News. “The selection committee, headed by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Division Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, finalised three names with Wasim Mukhtar on the top. The prime minister has approved his name…

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Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project Resumes Electricity Generation Federal Minister for Water Resources inaugurates electricity resumption

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August 9, 2023: Subsequent to completion of restoration works in the tail race tunnel, Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project has resumed electricity generation. Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah visited Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project and resumed the electricity generation by pressing the button. He also unveiled a plaque to mark resumption of electricity generation from the project. At present, Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project is providing 969 MW to the National Grid. The Federal Minister had a detailed visit of the Control Room and the Power House.  Federal Secretary…

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Gas consumption deflates 8.61 percent in 9MFY23

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Gas-consumption

LAHORE: Average natural gas consumption reduced by 8.61 percent to 3,258 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) year-on-year in July-March 2023 (9MFY23) period against 3,565 mmcfd use recorded in the corresponding period last year.According to Economic Survey 2023 released by the government, total consumption of indigenous gas and imported Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) stood at 2,627 mmcfd and 631 mmcfd, respectively, during Jul-Mar FY2023. System or indigenous gas supply during the period contracted by 75mmcfd or 2.85 percent to 2,627 mmcfd while availability of imported RLNG reduced by 232…

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