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NEPRA Imposes Rs10 Million Fine on IESCO for Failing to Ground Electrical Structures

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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has levied a Rs10 million fine on the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) for its failure to ensure proper earthing and grounding of high-tension and low-tension poles across its service area. In its ruling, NEPRA stated that after reviewing IESCO’s submissions, the company’s response to a show-cause notice was deemed unsatisfactory. The notice had been issued over IESCO’s inability to ensure 100% grounding of its electrical structures, violating NEPRA regulations. NEPRA has directed IESCO to ground all remaining steel structures within three…

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Major Cut in Electricity Prices Unlikely Anytime Soon: Leghari

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ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Awais Leghari on Friday signaled ongoing negotiations with independent power producers (IPPs), stating that the nation would soon hear positive developments regarding efforts to gradually reduce electricity prices. However, he cautioned that significant relief should not be expected immediately. Testifying before the Senate Standing Committee on Power, Leghari explained that the task force he leads, established by the prime minister, had completed a review of the power sector. “People will soon receive good news about the IPPs,” he said, promising to update the panel on further details…

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