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World Bank Team Arrives to Advance Power System Stability Plan

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ISLAMABAD: A World Bank Support Mission is visiting Pakistan from January 27–28, 2025, to finalize a work plan and outline next steps for the preparation of the Reactive Compensation Devices (STATCOMs) project. This initiative is vital for ensuring system stability and the reliability of north-south bidirectional power flows in the short to medium term, according to sources in the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC). The mission aims to continue discussions on potential programmatic support for Pakistan’s power transmission infrastructure. The Power Division previously identified four high-priority transmission projects under…

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International Day of Clean Energy

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Sindh govt implementing several plans to ensure maximum utilisation of clean energy sources to protect environment: Nasir Hussain Shah KarachiThe Sindh government, on the occasion of the UN-declared International Day of Clean Energy, has reaffirmed its utmost resolve to minimise the consumption of fossil fuels for electricity production by increasing reliance on renewable power sources abundantly available in the province.In his message to mark the commemoration of the International Day of Clean Energy on Sunday, the Sindh Energy and Planning & Development Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said the provincial…

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Pakistan seeks Swedish, EU Green fund assistance for EV conversion

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Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has invited Sweden Green Fund to assist Pakistan’s small vehicles conversion into electric technology by providing technical and financial assistance. The Minister put the proposal in a meeting with Swedish Ambassador Alexandra Berg Von Linde, who called on him in Islamabad today. Elaborating about the proposal for conversion of existing fossil fuel vehicles specially motorcycles, the Minister said that currently there are over 30 million motorcycles in Pakistan. He said the people in that income group are very good in retiring loans. He…

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Rawalpindi: SNGPL refutes reports about 8-hour loadshedding

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RAWALPINDI: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Rawalpindi has refuted reports of eight-hour gas load shedding in any part of the city, emphasizing its efforts to ensure uninterrupted gas supply during the winter season. Responding to a report in a local newspaper, the SNGPL spokesperson clarified that despite the increased demand during winter, continuous supply is being provided to domestic consumers. To address supply challenges, senior officers are closely monitoring gas pressures, particularly for consumers at the farthest ends of the distribution network, under the directives of the General…

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“Power Sector Reforms Yield Significant Results: Minister”

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Islamabad: The Power Division has announced significant achievements in the power sector, citing a decrease in electricity prices, elimination of cross-subsidies, and substantial national savings. According to a press release, the average electricity price has decreased to PKR 44.04 per unit from PKR 48.70 per unit in June 2024, marking a reduction of PKR 4.66. Industrial electricity prices have also seen a significant drop to PKR 47.17 per unit, down from PKR 58.50 per unit in June 2024, reflecting a reduction of PKR 11.33. The government has also eliminated PKR…

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