Energy Crisis
Global LNG shortages have sent the fuel’s price spiralling to record highs.
Updated 27 Jun, 2022 08:21am
The current subsidy regime is poorly targeted and benefits richer households disproportionately.
Updated 31 May, 2022 10:49am
With the demand for electricity rising with each passing year, the new govt must look for cheaper energy sources ... and fast.
Updated 30 Apr, 2022 02:56pm
Planning Commission's deputy chairman says both countries moving towards 'meaningful cooperation' in the energy sector.
Published 18 Sep, 2017 06:47pm
Says weak distribution system is one reason behind unscheduled load-shedding.
Updated 24 Jun, 2017 08:40am
Punjab released Rs610 million to protect 75 unmanned railway crossings, Sindh released Rs80m for 15 such crossings.
Updated 23 Jun, 2017 08:28am
Some Swabi areas without electricity for four days
Published 22 Jun, 2017 07:29am
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Water and Power said on Tuesday that the proposed amendments to the Regulation of...
Published 21 Jun, 2017 07:04am
The regulatory authority claims Wapda distribution companies overcharged customers in May.
Updated 21 Jun, 2017 09:06am
Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan invites Premier Sharif to attend TAPI's ground-breaking ceremony this year.
Updated 04 Aug, 2015 11:48pm
The government even went to the extent of generating about 95MW from the much talked Nandipur project at Rs42 per unit.
Published 12 Aug, 2014 06:09am
Some petrol stations run dry as people queue up to fill up their vehicles amid rumours of fuel shortage.
Updated 09 Aug, 2014 01:30pm
SAHIWAL: Hundreds of residents of Basher Colony and 134/9-L, 135/9-L and 135A/9-L blocked Multan Road on Friday for...
Published 09 Aug, 2014 06:22am
It was decided that a joint working group would meet in October to prepare feasibility of some projects.
Published 09 Aug, 2014 06:21am
Distribution companies have fleeced Rs15 billion from consumers because of delay in issuance of notification.
Published 08 Aug, 2014 06:13am
The Bar Lalkoo-Sakhra power project will be built on Swat River, according to a handout issued.
Updated 07 Aug, 2014 09:31am
JHANG: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) chief executive officer has directed the Fesco Jhang circle...
Published 07 Aug, 2014 04:58am
Industrialists say they fear power diversion
Published 07 Aug, 2014 04:58am
Serious energy supply constraints have already led to forced closures of production capacities.
Published 06 Aug, 2014 05:47am
The government had cleared the unpaid bills of the power sector, pledging not to let it pile up again.
Published 06 Aug, 2014 05:46am
TIMERGARA: Residents of Shehzadi village on Monday blocked Timergara-Chitral road at Ashari Gat for over two hours...
Published 05 Aug, 2014 06:24am
RAWALPINDI: Residents of the garrison city on Monday night staged a protest demonstration against unavailability of...
Published 05 Aug, 2014 06:24am
LAHORE: The water and power ministry has reportedly asked its nine distribution companies to shift major burden of...
Published 05 Aug, 2014 06:23am
The government seems to be getting nervous that its overemphasis on generation of additional electricity.
Published 04 Aug, 2014 05:58am
Majority of the people in our village have installed solar panels as there is no electricity, says a resident.
Published 03 Aug, 2014 06:52am
Prices should provide consumers with an accurate assessment of the actual costs associated with the product: IMF.
Published 03 Aug, 2014 06:51am
Modalities of loan and action plan to be discussed with Pakistani officials.
Updated 02 Aug, 2014 12:29pm
Says PML-N leaders sold province’s rights
Published 01 Aug, 2014 06:11am
The depletion of oil and natural gas reserves in Pakistan will reduce energy security sustainability in the region.
Published 01 Aug, 2014 06:11am
Figure of Rs211bn a year comes to around Rs17.58bn a month and around unbelievable Rs580 million a day.
Published 01 Aug, 2014 06:11am
