Renewable and Alternative Energy Exhibition and Conference 1st to 3rd Novembet 2013 karachi Expo Center

DAY SEMINAR ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AT REAP OFFICE
Renewable and Alternative Energy Exhibition and Conference 1st to 3rd Novembet 2013 at karachi Expo Center
ECONOMIA /AGECO” , a Well known Member Company of Renewable and Alternative Energy Association of Pakistan (REAP) has planned one day Seminar o...Renewable and Alternative Energy Exhibition and Conference 1st to 3rd Novembet 2013 karachi Expo Center

Waste-to-energy plant soon at DGK Dera Ghazi Khan will produce electricity through incineration of garbage

Punjab Environment Protection Minister Colonel Shuja Khanzada (Retd) has said that the Punjab government is considering every option to overcome the energy crisis; for this purpose, a waste-to-energy plant will soon be installed at Dera Ghazi Khan, which will produce electricity through...Waste-to-energy plant soon at DGK Dera Ghazi Khan will produce electricity through incineration of garbage

Shahbaz seeks German cooperation in overcoming energy crisis: Pakistan German Business Forum (PGBF) Lahore's office launched

While the European Union Parliament is to decide a potential preferential trade access for Pakistani goods to the European market (GSP Plus) in autumn 2013, German Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Cyrill Nunn launched the Lahore office of Pakistan German Business Forum (PGBF) in a bid to further...Shahbaz seeks German cooperation in overcoming energy crisis: Pakistan German Business Forum (PGBF) Lahore's office launched

IP gas line project: 'Pakistan section will be laid in 2 years Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources

The government on Monday informed the National Assembly that it will take around 24 months to lay its section of Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project if things remained normal, while the deadline will expire by the end of December 2014 – the timeline for the first flow of gas.
Minister...IP gas line project: 'Pakistan section will be laid in 2 years Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources

Hub Power Company (HUBCO) posts EPS up 15 percent plant U-shape tariff and Pak rupee weakness against the US dollar.

The Hub Power Company (HUBCO) on Monday posted an EPS of Rs 8.11 as against Rs 7.08, up 15 percent. The announcement was accompanied by a final cash announcement of Rs 4.5/share translating into a full year payout of Rs 8.0/share. The improved earnings came from base plant U-shape tariff and Pak...Hub Power Company (HUBCO) posts EPS up 15 percent plant U-shape tariff and Pak rupee weakness against the US dollar.

Pesco disconnects power supply to 308 defaulters Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco)

Recovery teams of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) Mattani Sub-Division disconnected power supply to 308 defaulter consumers from 28 distribution transformers feeding to different areas of Faram Colony, Delawar Coroona, Ghari Chandan, Burhan Section, Scape, Ghaffar Batta Khasht Korrona,...Pesco disconnects power supply to 308 defaulters Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco)

Sri Lankan companies invited to invest in energy sector 2nd International Water Cooperation Conference

Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali is visiting Sri Lanka to participate the 2nd International Water Cooperation Conference that began in the historic city of Anuradhapura on August 15. The five-day conference organised by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage will...Sri Lankan companies invited to invest in energy sector 2nd International Water Cooperation Conference

CNG prices may soar from next week All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA)

After the government decision to enhance General Sales Tax (GST) from 26 percent to 31 percent on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the commodity price is likely to increase by Rs 2.68 per kg. If the government charged increased electricity tariff from commercial consumers, CNG prices will also go...CNG prices may soar from next week All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA)

Federal Finance Minister, Senator Dar, Ebad discuss KESC''s financial woes

Federal Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, here on Saturday called on Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan. A Governor House statement said that they discussed in detail the financial situation in the country and other matters. It said that Ishaq Dar and Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan...Federal Finance Minister, Senator Dar, Ebad discuss KESC''s financial woes

Rs 2.25 per unit cut in FAC: KESC seeks Nepra's permission National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)

KESC has requested National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to give permission to reduce Rs 2.25 per unit to the consumers on account of fuel adjustment charges. The request was made in a public hearing on Tuesday The meeting was chaired by Major Haroon Rasheed (Retd), member of...Rs 2.25 per unit cut in FAC: KESC seeks Nepra's permission National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)

13,000 megawatts to be added to national grid by 2018: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), chief

Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), Syed Raghib Abbas, said on Tuesday that 13,000MW electricity will be added to the national grid from hydel resources by 2018 if required funds are provided in accordance with the approved PC-1.
He gave this commitment to the Senate Standing...13,000 megawatts to be added to national grid by 2018: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), chief

Prolonged power cuts: Residents of College Town block road in protest electricity transformer not been working past six days

KOHAT: The electricity transformer in College Town has not been working for the past six days
Residents of College Town blocked Kohat-Rawalpindi Road in protest over prolonged power outages on Tuesday, bringing traffic to a complete halt.
Led by elders Saleem Khan and Muhammad Ajmal, protesters...Prolonged power cuts: Residents of College Town block road in protest electricity transformer not been working past six days

Solid waste: Cleaning operation ahead of Eid Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC)

On the two days following Eid, LWMC teams will play environment themed movies in various parks in the city
LAHORE: 
The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) on Tuesday issued standard operating procedures for Chand Raat and Eid holidays.
The LWMC staff will be deployed in all markets in three ...Solid waste: Cleaning operation ahead of Eid Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC)

Users of 200 electricity consumers units: power subsidy to cost exchequer Rs 140 billion

Subsidy to the electricity consumers using up to 200 units would cost the treasury Rs 140 billion in the current fiscal year against budgetary allocation of Rs 220 billion, claimed an official. The official further stated that failure to achieve full cost recovery, tariff rationalisation and...Users of 200 electricity consumers units: power subsidy to cost exchequer Rs 140 billion

Riaz Khan'sas Acting Chairman appointment hailed Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL),

The heavy construction industry has welcomed appointment of Riaz Khan as Acting Chairman Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL), hoping that the OGDCL would resume work on oil and gas exploration projects without further delay, says a press release.
The industry circles have also expressed the...Riaz Khan'sas Acting Chairman appointment hailed Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL),

Steps being taken to produce energy from alternative sources: promoting traditional methods of generation of power, Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that besides promoting traditional methods of generation of power, work is also being carried out expeditiously on projects of production of energy from alternative sources and the roadmap evolved for this purpose would yield far reaching results.
He...Steps being taken to produce energy from alternative sources: promoting traditional methods of generation of power, Shahbaz

Overcoming power crisis: minister recounts government's measures Provincial Minister for Energy & Minerals,

Provincial Minister for Energy & Minerals, Sher Ali Khan has recounted a number of measures taken by the PML-N government during its first 50 days to overcome power crisis. He highlighted the measures, which include the allocation of Rs 30 billion for energy sector in Punjab, a power park...Overcoming power crisis: minister recounts government's measures Provincial Minister for Energy & Minerals,

Government taking measures on war footing to resolve energy crisis by ZTE Solar China, : chief minister Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that energy crisis has left a negative impact on economic and trade activities and the government is taking measures on war footing for resolving this problem. He was talking to a delegation of prominent Chinese company, ZTE Solar China, which was...Government taking measures on war footing to resolve energy crisis by ZTE Solar China, : chief minister Punjab

vows strict action against power thieves Federal Minister for Water and Power

Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif on Sunday said the government had tightened noose around the electricity thieves across the country, as they had been stealing electricity worth Rs 135 billion to Rs 200 billion which disturbed electricity supply system.
Talking to the media here...vows strict action against power thieves Federal Minister for Water and Power

500MW solar power plant: Punjab government, Chinese company ZTE sign agreement

An agreement was signed between Punjab government and Chinese company, ZTE, for co-operation in setting up solar power plant, here on Sunday. Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, Secretary Energy, President of Chinese company Yu Yong and other officials were present. Secretary Energy and Vice...500MW solar power plant: Punjab government, Chinese company ZTE sign agreement

ADB to finance $30m project for Fata development of water resources management

ISLAMABAD  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to provide financing of $30 million for the development of water resources in Federally-Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) to bring new land under irrigation along with improved watershed management, it was learnt here.
In Fata, one of the most ...ADB to finance $30m project for Fata development of water resources management

Javed Malik made agent of German multinational German power and energy companies hi-tech solar energy

A consortium of leading multinational German power and energy companies, led by “SUNHELIOS” a hi-tech solar energy company presently completing the solarisation of world famous BMW works near Munich Germany, has appointed Javed Malik, Convener Sugar Cane Growers Association as Sales...Javed Malik made agent of German multinational German power and energy companies hi-tech solar energy

Energy emergency: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plans 20 hydro power projects at least 25,000 megawatt electricity on the rivers

Senior Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Siraj-ul-Haq said for overcoming energy shortage the provincial government proclaimed energy emergency in the province and has planned a 20 hydro-power projects with capacity of at least 25,000 megawatt electricity on the rivers.
Talking to the delegation of...Energy emergency: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plans 20 hydro power projects at least 25,000 megawatt electricity on the rivers

Power tariff to be increased nominally:Minister of State for Water and Power Abid

Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali has said that there would be nominal increase in power tariff under the energy policy of pakistan with a focus on relief to the poorest of the poor. Addressing his first-ever press conference at the Wapda House on Saturday, he responded to a ...Power tariff to be increased nominally:Minister of State for Water and Power Abid

Subsidy on power: economy cannot sustain more burdens: Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting

Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on Saturday said the government had to increase the electricity tariff because the state exchequer was already paying Rs 6 subsidy on one unit of electricity and the national economy is not in a position to sustain more burden to...Subsidy on power: economy cannot sustain more burdens: Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting

Rangers surround Islamabad airport over threat Bad weather leads to cancellation of Islamabad-Skardu flights

ISLAMABAD: Paramilitary soldiers scoured the Benazir International Airport in the early hours of Saturday amid security threats.
Heavy contingent of the Rangers sealed all the roads leading to the airport and vacated the parking lot. The officials also stopped the passengers from going inside...Rangers surround Islamabad airport over threat Bad weather leads to cancellation of Islamabad-Skardu flights

Call to change gas-sharing formula 67 per cent of natural gas is produced in Sindh, 19% Balochistan, 9% KPK and 5% Punjab

At present about 67 per cent of natural gas is produced in Sindh, 19 per cent in Balochistan, 9 per cent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 5 per cent in Punjab
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has asked provinces to make necessary changes in a gas sharing formula in order to get maximum economic output...Call to change gas-sharing formula 67 per cent of natural gas is produced in Sindh, 19% Balochistan, 9% KPK and 5% Punjab

Textile sector set to report robust profitability financial year 2013 performance. Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC)

KARACHI: As financial results reporting season gains momentum, investors in textile sector are looking forward to splendid growth in profitability, which would probably match the financial year 2013 performance.
Pakistan textile sector dying textile companies textile firms with market ...Textile sector set to report robust profitability financial year 2013 performance. Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC)

$44m Pakistan-China optic fibre project source at the Chinese telecom firm Huawei

BEIJING: Pakistan will greatly benefit in terms of security and revenue from the Pak-China optic fibre project, a source at the Chinese telecom firm Huawei said.
The agreement to lay optic fibre between the two sides was signed during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif official visit to China in early...$44m Pakistan-China optic fibre project source at the Chinese telecom firm Huawei

Rain in Karachi: 16 dead as Army called in for support Karachi administrator removed from post, CM takes notice

KARACHI: Heavy rain throughout the day has led to flooding in Karachi and Hyderabad. The government’s insufficient capacity to improve the situation has led to the army being called in for support, Express News reported.
The city of lights, Karachi, has been plunged into darkness as a result of t...Rain in Karachi: 16 dead as Army called in for support Karachi administrator removed from post, CM takes notice

Small Energy Secretariat to be established for ensuring investment in energy projects Punjab Chief Minister

LAHORE,  Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has decided to set up a small energy secretariat for ensuring investment in energy projects, provision of facilities to investors and rapid implementation on projects It was decided in a high level meeting of the Punjab Energy Committee held ...Small Energy Secretariat to be established for ensuring investment in energy projects Punjab Chief Minister

Minister orders reorganisation of PR flood warning system Pakistan Railways Minister

LAHORE, Pakistan Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has ordered reorganisation the PR flood warning system in view of the present heavy spell of rain across the country. Presiding over a meeting at the Railways Headquarters here on Sunday, he directed Additional General Manager ...Minister orders reorganisation of PR flood warning system Pakistan Railways Minister

200W Wind Turbine by Students of Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Nawabshah

Students of Energy & Environment Department, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Nawabshah have Designed and Fabricated a Wind Turbine of 200 Watt, having all accessories, Dc Generator, Yaw Mechanism, Blades, Wind Vane for direction etc.

200W Wind Turbine by Students of Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Nawabshah

Together at last: ACCA, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) announce global strategic initiative

ACCA’s president said: “Together, we understand the issues and drivers of success for the chief financial officer and the finance team
LONDON: 
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) announce a new strategic initiative for the global fi...Together at last: ACCA, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) announce global strategic initiative

Textile industry braces for power tariff increase leaving no place for non-payment of dues, arrears and theft

KARACHI: Bilwani proposed installing prepaid electricity meters which will paid with prepaid cards, leaving no place for non-payment of dues, arrears and theft
Central Chairman Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association, M Jawed Bilwani on Friday said that government plans to ...Textile industry braces for power tariff increase leaving no place for non-payment of dues, arrears and theft

Strategic dialogue: US curbs don’t apply to Iran-Pakistan pipeline, says Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry

“In our legal assessment, the US sanctions do not apply on this project,” Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry 
ISLAMABAD: 
Pakistan has told the United States that it will not abandon its plans to import natural gas from Iran, arguing that economic sanctions on Tehran a...Strategic dialogue: US curbs don’t apply to Iran-Pakistan pipeline, says Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry

Gas pipeline: Pakistan wants Iran to finance project in full liquefied natural gas (LNG) import from Qatar,

“we will discuss the project with the new Iranian cabinet for seeking the entire financing,” says Petroleum minister.
ISLAMABAD: 
As the government is aware that US sanctions may hamper financing for the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, it has decided to place a request before the new Iranian ...Gas pipeline: Pakistan wants Iran to finance project in full liquefied natural gas (LNG) import from Qatar,

Russian Engineering Company, JSC Technopromexport, keen to convert furnace oil power plants to coal

ISLAMABAD, A Russian Engineering Company, JSC Technopromexport, has expressed “keen interest” in the conversion of existing furnace oil power plants to the coal fuel plants. In this connection, a delegation of Technopromexports Company headed by Deputy Director General called on Minister for Wate...Russian Engineering Company, JSC Technopromexport, keen to convert furnace oil power plants to coal

Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) earned Rs421.312mn net profit

LAHORE: Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) has earned Rs421.312 million net profit in the current season.
PASSCO has also paid Rs814.994 million tax to the national exchequer, a spokesman of PASSCO said here Friday.
This season’s performance of the corporation...Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) earned Rs421.312mn net profit

Mamnoon vows to play non-partisan role as President of pakistan besides striving to ensure harmony among the country’s vital national institutions

ISLAMABAD,  President-elect Mamnoon Hussain Friday vowed to play a non-partisan role after assuming the office of the President of Pakistan, besides striving to ensure harmony among the country’s vital national institutions as well as federating units. “There will only be discussion on national p...Mamnoon vows to play non-partisan role as President of pakistan besides striving to ensure harmony among the country’s vital national institutions

Breast feeding prevents 220,000 deaths among children: World Health Organization (WHO)

ISLAMABAD: World Health Organization (WHO) has said that globally, breast feeding has the potential to prevent 220,000 deaths among children under five each year.
According to WHO, all infants should be exclusively breast fed for the first six months of life, with continued breast-feeding along...Breast feeding prevents 220,000 deaths among children: World Health Organization (WHO)

Govt working round the clock to end power crisis: Marvi working round the clock to overcome energy crisis in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Marvi Memon on Friday vowed that government was working round the clock to overcome energy crisis in Pakistan as it had direct bearing on economy.
Talking to PTV, she said that Prime Minister, Mian Nawaz Sharif had...Govt working round the clock to end power crisis: Marvi working round the clock to overcome energy crisis in Pakistan

LNG terminal construction: tender within a week: Khaqan ublic Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules,

The government has decided to float tender for construction of LNG Terminal within a week to import gas from Qatar by 2014, following Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules, said Minister for Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday. Talking to media, he said that the government of...LNG terminal construction: tender within a week: Khaqan ublic Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules,

Court extends former Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chief''s remand again National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

An Accountability Court on Friday again gave a 14-day extension in the physical remand of former Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairman Tauqir Sadiq in a Rs 80.56 billion scam. Judge Muhammad Bashir granted extension in the physical remand of Sadiq, who is currently in the custody of...Court extends former Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chief''s remand again National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

Minister for Water and Power keen to convert furnace oil power plants to coal Muhammad Asif, Minister Water and Power,

A Russian Engineering Company, JSC Technopromexport, has expressed “keen interest” in the conversion of existing furnace oil power plants to the coal fuel plants. In this connection, a delegation of Technopromexports Company headed by Deputy Director General called on Minister for...Minister for Water and Power keen to convert furnace oil power plants to coal Muhammad Asif, Minister Water and Power,

Solar power project: Punjab government signs MoU with Chinese firm Norinco International Corporation Limited

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Punjab government and a prominent Chinese company Norinco International Corporation Limited for setting up a solar power project on Friday. Secretary Energy, Usman Bajwa and Vice President, Norinco International Zhang Shiping signed the...Solar power project: Punjab government signs MoU with Chinese firm Norinco International Corporation Limited

No singn of agreement with Qatar to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday said the present government had not signed any agreement with Qatar government to import Liquified Natural Gas(LNG).
Addressing a press briefing here, the minister said the government had informed the Qatar...No singn of agreement with Qatar to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources

United States Secretary of State John Kerry visits Power Substation to reaffirm U.S. Commitment USAID funded energy projects

ISLAMABAD, United States Secretary of State John Kerry spotlighted the U.S. commitment to working with Pakistan to address its energy crisis during a visit on Thursday to the Zero Point Grid Substation here. Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif joined Secretary Kerry at the substation,...United States Secretary of State John Kerry visits Power Substation to reaffirm U.S. Commitment USAID funded energy projects

Govt has shown new way to investors to invest in energy sector: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif

GADDANI (Balochistan), Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said that the present government just after assuming power started work on Energy Policy which has been announced on Wednesday because immediate steps were needed in view of power shortage. He was addressing a gathering...Govt has shown new way to investors to invest in energy sector: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif

Prime Minister pakistan for 2% seats in medical, engineering colleges Federally Administered Tribal (FATA) students

PM for 2% seats in medical, engineering colleges for FATA students
ISLAMABAD,Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday directed the Provinces to reserve at least 2% (two percent) seats in medical, engineering and other professional institutions and universities for students from the...Prime Minister pakistan for 2% seats in medical, engineering colleges Federally Administered Tribal (FATA) students

US to assist Pakistan for more power projects: Kerry execute more power projects and overcome energy crisis

ISLAMABAD, The US Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday said that the US will extend every possible assistance to Pakistan to help it execute more power projects and overcome energy crisis. He made these remarks during his visit to Islamabad Electric Supply Company’s Grid station here where he w...US to assist Pakistan for more power projects: Kerry execute more power projects and overcome energy crisis

Planning ahead: Nawaz for fast-tracking power generation Pakistan Power Park at Gadani,

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif receives a briefing on the Pakistan Power Park at Gadani, alongside Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and the chief ministers of Sindh and Balochistan
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has emphasised having a 25 to 30-year plan to not only cover its current power...Planning ahead: Nawaz for fast-tracking power generation Pakistan Power Park at Gadani,

Energy Investment Opportunities Conference held: Punjab government plans to produce 5220 megawatts electricity in next four years

Punjab Energy Investment Opportunities Conference:
Punjab Energy Investment Opportunities Conference
R.S.V.P
Punjab Board of Investment & Trade
Ms Sara Ibtasar: 0300-4826562
Mr Faisal Butt: 0301-4600612
Email: sara.ibtasar@pbit.gop.pk
While setting out a plan to produce 5220MW electricity in...Energy Investment Opportunities Conference held: Punjab government plans to produce 5220 megawatts electricity in next four years

1000 megawatts solar energy plant in Cholistan: Punjab government, Chinese company sign agreement

Punjab government and a Chinese company, TBEA, signed an agreement for co-operation in energy sector during energy conference held here on Thursday. Under the agreement, the Chinese company will set up a 1000 megawatt solar plant in Cholistan.
Secretary Energy and Chief Executive Officer of the...1000 megawatts solar energy plant in Cholistan: Punjab government, Chinese company sign agreement

”Riddick” steals top slot at N. America box office

LOS ANGELES: Warrior anti-hero “Riddick” slammed into first place at the North American box office, estimates indicated Sunday, stealing the top spot held by “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” for three weeks running.
“Riddick,” the latest in the action franchise starring Vin Diesel, took...”Riddick” steals top slot at N. America box office

increase in duration of electricity Loadshedding irks PindiitesRawalpindi

Rawalpindi The daily life of inhabitants of the city has been badly affected by increase in duration of electricity loadshedding during last one week.
They have appealed to Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to take notice of the situation and direct the concerned authorities to address...increase in duration of electricity Loadshedding irks PindiitesRawalpindi

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government rejects increase in power tariff to Council of Common Interest (CCI),

The spokesman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, Shaukat Ali Yusufzai has said on Thursday that the provincial government is out rightly rejecting increase in the power tariff. Talking to media, he said that federal government is linking the increase in power tariff to Council of Common Interest...Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government rejects increase in power tariff to Council of Common Interest (CCI),

Call to release Pesco workers Wapda Hydro Electric Union

Call to release Pesco workers
PESHAWAR,  Wapda Hydro Electric Union leaders on Wednesday warned of boycotting duties if the detained Pesco employees in Chitral were not released till today (Thursday).
Speaking at a news conference at Peshawar Press Club here on Thursday, the union chairman...Call to release Pesco workers Wapda Hydro Electric Union

OGRA Scam: Dr Asim Hussain denies summons by National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

Islamabad Former minister for petroleum Dr Asim Hussain has denied media reports regarding him being summoned by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for questioning his alleged role in the RS100 billion Ogra scam.
Talking exclusively to Online on Saturday he strongly rebutted such media...OGRA Scam: Dr Asim Hussain denies summons by National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

Power, gas theft of billions detected: CM campaign against electricity and gas theft continues

LAHORE
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said the campaign against electricity and gas theft continues throughout the province and theft of billions of rupees has been detected so far.
He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting to review progress on the ongoing campaign...Power, gas theft of billions detected: CM campaign against electricity and gas theft continues

Increase in power rates flayed All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA)

Increase in power rates flayed
From Our Correspondent
FAISALABAD: All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA) regional chairman Rizwan Ashraf has opposed an increase in electricity rates by Rs 3 per unit and demanded of the government to immediately withdraw the hike.
In a...Increase in power rates flayed All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA)

FIR lodged against private school owner for power theft

PESHAWAR: Disconnection & Recovery Campaign is in full swing through out the Province. In this connection Pesco Detection Team of University Town sub division checked a school premises and found that the school named \”Khyber Education system\” at University Road Peshawar is using...FIR lodged against private school owner for power theft

Wapda to complete 969MW Neelum-Jhelum project in time Public Sector Project Programme (PSDP)

ISLAMABAD (APP): In view of the significance of 969 megawatts (MW) Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project and directives of the Prime Minister, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is making all possible efforts to complete the project in time. Officials sources told APP that the project,...Wapda to complete 969MW Neelum-Jhelum project in time Public Sector Project Programme (PSDP)

35 held, 79 fined for gas, power theft SNGPL and district government officials

SAHIWAL,  The district government imposed fines worth Rs30.84 million on 79 people during an ongoing campaign against gas and energy theft.
The fines were imposed during 102 joint raids by Mepco, SNGPL and district government officials during which 35 people were arrested.
The district...35 held, 79 fined for gas, power theft SNGPL and district government officials

Gepco CEO stops journalists from covering event ‘Operation against power thieves being extended to FATA’

Gepco CEO stops journalists from covering event
‘Operation against power thieves being extended to FATA’
Abid Sher Ali warns corrupt officials of stern action
From Our Correspondent
GUJRANWALA: Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali said that the operation against power thieves...Gepco CEO stops journalists from covering event ‘Operation against power thieves being extended to FATA’

”Riddick” illuminates box office with $18.7 million debut

LOS ANGELES: “Riddick” is seeing light at the box office.
The sci-fi thriller starring Vin Diesel as an intergalactic criminal who can see the in the dark debuted in first place with $18.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
“Riddick” is the third installment in the series,...”Riddick” illuminates box office with $18.7 million debut

Power supply to school cut team of Peshawar Electric Supply Company PESHAWAR

Power supply to school cut
PESHAWAR, Sept 7: A raiding team of Peshawar Electric Supply Company accompanied by law enforcers on Saturday disconnected power supply to a private school at University Road.
A statement issued here said that the 17-room building of Khyber Education System was using...Power supply to school cut team of Peshawar Electric Supply Company PESHAWAR

Gas being subsidised for domestic consumers: SSGC

Karachi
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has been subsidising the domestic consumers without any distinction, whether rich or poor.
This was stated by Managing Director of the SSGC Zuhair Siddiqui, in an interaction with the media at a hotel on Saturday.
He said that SSGC was one of the...Gas being subsidised for domestic consumers: SSGC

Balakot people protest non-repair of faulty transformer of order on first Ramazan.

MANSEHRA, Scores of people on Wednesday took to streets in Balakot to protest power suspension in Mangal area because of a faulty transformer.
They threatened to block the Kaghan road indefinitely if the transformer was not changed or repaired within next 24 hours.
The protesters marched through...Balakot people protest non-repair of faulty transformer of order on first Ramazan.

Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) to build power plant Thar Coal

LAHORE, The Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) plans to build a 600MW power plant Thar Coal energy in three-and-a-half years.
It would later be expanded to 1200MW, yielding a power tariff of approximately 8 US cents per kWh.
The plan was discussed at a meeting of the board of directors of...Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) to build power plant Thar Coal

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) conditionally restores power supply to Bannu

PESHAWAR, July 31: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has conditionally restored power supply to people of Bannu.
A Pesco spokesman said on Wednesday that a jirga was held in Bannu wherein besides notables of Kaki, Mandan areas, the officials of district administration, police, Pesco...Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) conditionally restores power supply to Bannu

Haripur match factory sealed for gas theft Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited

ABBOTTABAD,  A joint team of Federal Investigation Agency and the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited on Wednesday sealed a match factory in Haripur for gas theft, arrested its production manager and booked its owners.
Acting on a tip-off, FIA, Hazara assistant director Tariq Pervez, inspector...Haripur match factory sealed for gas theft Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited

Chinese firm to set up four energy projects tariff approval from Nepra

ISLAMABAD: A Chinese energy investment company has identified four energy projects in Pakistan for immediate investment, but informed the government that the start-up of these projects would depend on tariff approval from Nepra.
As a follow-up to the recent visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif...Chinese firm to set up four energy projects tariff approval from Nepra

Investment in KP vast natural gas reserves sought Chief Minister Pervez Khattak

PESHAWAR,   Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said the province has vast natural gas reserves which can be exploited to overcome the energy crisis in the country.
He said presently the province was producing about 400 million cubic feet gas per day but even then there was gas...Investment in KP vast natural gas reserves sought Chief Minister Pervez Khattak

Protestors storm Kohat grid station protesting against long hours load shedding and demanded Wapda and PESCO

KOHAT (APP): The angry protestors on Wednesday stormed a grid station in Kohat district and broke its main door, protesting against long hours load shedding and demanded Wapda and PESCO to immediate end the unscheduled load shedding in the district.
The local residents, who were protesting...Protestors storm Kohat grid station protesting against long hours load shedding and demanded Wapda and PESCO

Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) felicitates President-elect Mamnoon

FAISALABAD (INP): Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) felicitated Mamnoon Hussain for winning presidential election with leading majority.
The FCCI President Mian Zahid Aslam said Pakistan now had an elevated profile in the eyes of international community as a big step towards...Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) felicitates President-elect Mamnoon

management of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company HESCO to give connection in 24 hours

HYDERABAD (APP): The management of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) has established special counters in its all Operation Division Office to discourage power theft and for providing electricity connection to consumers within 24 hours.

management of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company HESCO to give connection in 24 hours

KWSB says chlorination of water continues samples from pumping stations to the latest lab for testing,

KARACHI (PPI): Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KWSB) is mixing Chlorine as per standards in the water supply, whereas KW&SB field officers also send samples from pumping stations to the latest lab for testing, said KW&SB spokesperson.
Focal Person KW&SB is monitoring Chlorination...KWSB says chlorination of water continues samples from pumping stations to the latest lab for testing,

Thar coal to be given preference meeting of Council of Common Interests (CCI) regarding power policy

F.P. Report
KARACHI: Provincial Advisor to Finance Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the suggestions which have been given by the Provinces in the meeting of Council of Common Interests (CCI) regarding power policy will remain the part of power policy.
This he said in a statement issued here on...Thar coal to be given preference meeting of Council of Common Interests (CCI) regarding power policy

People urged to get computerized driving license

LAHORE (APP): Chief Traffic Officer Lahore Sohail Chuadhry on Wednesday urged people to change their manual driving license and get computerized driving license as early as possible.
Separate booths have been set up for women, senior citizens and others to facilitate them. A facility of photo...People urged to get computerized driving license

Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, flays proposed raise in POL, Gas electricity prices

LAHORE (Online): Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hasan, has strongly reacted to the proposed raise in the POL, gas and electricity prices terming it drone attack on the masses on the auspicious occasion of Eid.
In a statement, he said that mini budgets by the government every...Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, flays proposed raise in POL, Gas electricity prices

Federal Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq visits Pindi railways station unexpectedly

Islamabad (Online): Federal Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq has dodged the Railways officers by visiting Rawalpindi Railways Station suddenly instead of Chaklala Station.
He reached Rawalpindi Railways Station without any prior information and protocol. During his visit, he not only met the...Federal Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq visits Pindi railways station unexpectedly

Sue Northern Gas Pipe Line (SNGPL) disconnects illegal gas connections in Peshawar

F.P. Report
PESHAWAR: Sue Northern Gas Pipe Line (SNGPL) task force disconnected illegal gas connections of five factories in Karak and around 700 illegal connections of houses in Peshawar. SNGPL task forces raided on various areas of province and disconnected illegal gas connections of 79...Sue Northern Gas Pipe Line (SNGPL) disconnects illegal gas connections in Peshawar

KP?producing 400CF gas per day but still facing load shedding:?CM All Pakistan CNG Association interested to invest in energy sector

All Pakistan CNG Association interested to invest in energy sector
F.P. Report
PESHAWAR:?Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak has said that there is abundance of natural gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which could be utilized to overcome the energy crisis in the country and to put...KP?producing 400CF gas per day but still facing load shedding:?CM All Pakistan CNG Association interested to invest in energy sector

price of diesel Petrol price jacked up to Rs2.73/litre from August 1,

ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products have been raised by up to Rs4.99 per litre from August 1, 
According to Ministry of Finance, with an increase of Rs2.73 the retail price of petrol has now reached Rs104.50 per litre.
Analysts say it will adversely impact the poor masses as transport,...price of diesel Petrol price jacked up to Rs2.73/litre from August 1,

Pakistan ambassador meets Chairman NEC corporation may impart internships for young Pakistani software engineers

Pakistan ambassador meets Chairman NEC corporation
ISLAMABAD, Ambassador Farukh Amil along with Economic team of the Pakistan embassy visited NEC Corporation and held meeting with Chairman of the Board Kaoru Yano, and senior staff members of the Corporation here on Wednesday. The NEC...Pakistan ambassador meets Chairman NEC corporation may impart internships for young Pakistani software engineers

Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul President phones Zardari congratulated him on successfully overseeing Presidential election

Turkish President phones Zardari
KARACHI, President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul Wednesday night called President Asif Ali Zardari and congratulated him on successfully overseeing Presidential election marking yet another milestone in the peaceful and democratic transition in the...Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul President phones Zardari congratulated him on successfully overseeing Presidential election

Pakistan, US mull signing of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

Pak, US mull signing of BIT
ISLAMABAD, : The US ambassador, Richard Oslon and Chairman BOI, Mohammad Zubair Wednesday discussed the way forward for signing the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) that has been pending since 2004.The US Ambassador called on the BoI Chairman and discussed various...Pakistan, US mull signing of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

Speaker National Assembly urges Qatar to invest in energy ,manufacturing sectors

ISLAMABAD, : Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday urged the investors of Qatar to take advantage of up-coming business opportunities in Pakistan and invest in various sectors especially the energy and manufacturing sectors.He said this during a meeting with Sayyar Abdul Rehman...Speaker National Assembly urges Qatar to invest in energy ,manufacturing sectors

Nandipur project: capacity enhanced due to escalation in the original cost estimates.

The government has enhanced the capacity of the Nandipur power project from 425MW to 525MW by spending an additional amount of just Rs 2.5 billion on gas equipment, sources close to Minister for Planning and Development while defending accusations of kickbacks due to escalation in the original...Nandipur project: capacity enhanced due to escalation in the original cost estimates.

Quarterly performance of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company discussed A Joint Venture between Government of Sindh and Engro Corporation

Board of Directors of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co (A Joint Venture between Government of Sindh and Engro Corporation) met on July 24, under the Chairmanship of Zubair A Motiwala to discuss quarterly performance of the company and other matters.
The Board was informed that by adapting a phased...Quarterly performance of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company discussed A Joint Venture between Government of Sindh and Engro Corporation

National Power Policy 2013-18 support the current and future energy Ministry of Water and Power of the Government of Pakistan

INTRODUCTION: The Ministry of Water and Power of the Government of Pakistan has developed an ambitious power policy to support the current and future energy needs of the country. This bold strategy will set Pakistan on a trajectory of rapid economic growth and social development....National Power Policy 2013-18 support the current and future energy Ministry of Water and Power of the Government of Pakistan

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) restores power supply to Kaki area conditionally non payment of the electricity dues

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has restored power supply to Kaki area of Bannu temporarily and conditionally. Power supply to the area is made through 11 KV Mandan-I and Mandan-II feeders. These two feeders are severely overloaded due to excessive Kundas and non payment of the...Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) restores power supply to Kaki area conditionally non payment of the electricity dues

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa natural gas reserves can be utilised to overcome energy crisis: Khattak

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak has said that there is abundance of natural gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which could be utilised to overcome the energy crisis in the country and put it on the path of progress and development.
Talking to a delegation of All Pakistan CNG...Khyber Pakhtunkhwa natural gas reserves can be utilised to overcome energy crisis: Khattak

Exploiting labourers: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) asked to cancel SP-5 field contract in Shakardara, Kohat

Elders and contractors of Shakardara area of district Kohat have demanded the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) to cancel the field SP-5 contract, and urged to conduct an inquiry into allegedly allotment of contract through illegal way. The authorities should take stern action against...Exploiting labourers: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) asked to cancel SP-5 field contract in Shakardara, Kohat

National Assembly Speaker urges Qatari businesspeople to make investment in energy sector meeting with Qatar Ambassador,

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that Qatari investors should take advantage of the up-coming business opportunities in Pakistan and invest in various sectors especially energy and manufacturing sectors. The Speaker expressed these views in a meeting with Qatar Ambassador, Sayyar...National Assembly Speaker urges Qatari businesspeople to make investment in energy sector meeting with Qatar Ambassador,

POL prices increased up to Rs 4.99 per litre notified by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra),

The government on Wednesday increased the prices of petroleum products ranging from Rs 2.73 to Rs 4.99 per litre, which was notified by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), effective from August 1 (Thursday). The regulatory body had sent a summary to the Ministry of Petroleum and...POL prices increased up to Rs 4.99 per litre notified by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra),

Brent's premium to WTI steadies, US crude oil rises Positive US economic data offset a government report

The premium of Brent crude oil to US crude oil futures remained steady on Wednesday, while US oil prices rose on positive economic data and Brent was mostly flat as traders weighed supply dynamics. Positive US economic data offset a government report that showed stockpiles of crude oil had risen...Brent's premium to WTI steadies, US crude oil rises Positive US economic data offset a government report

BP, Total join Adriatic gas pipeline project: statement

Oil groups BP and Total and two other energy firms have taken stakes in a consortium which will build a trans-Adriatic gas pipeline seen as key to help Europe reduce its dependence on Russia. The so-called Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) consortium announced Tuesday that BP of Britain, Total of...BP, Total join Adriatic gas pipeline project: statement

Govt asked to make long-term CNG policy for investors’ confidence All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA)

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) has underlined the need for the government to take solid measures for announcing a long-term policy regarding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to build the confidence among stakeholders.
Talking to APP, the association’s supreme council...Govt asked to make long-term CNG policy for investors’ confidence All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA)

Bisham residents cut power supply to protest loadshedding Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco)

BISHAM: The members of Bisham Qaumi Jirga Tuesday disconnected power supply to the Bisham town and its adjoining areas in a protest against the continued power outages in the district.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Bisham Bazaar Chowk, Konshai, Shang and Bar Killay and blocked the road for...Bisham residents cut power supply to protest loadshedding Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco)

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) offices in Bannu to remain closed for 3 days

BANNU: The leaders of the Pakistan Wapda Hydro Union Tuesday announced that the offices of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) would remain closed for three days.
The decision came at a meeting held with Malik Ghulam Ali in the chair. Gul Wali Khan, Divisional Chairman Pir Muhammad...Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) offices in Bannu to remain closed for 3 days

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists protest unannounced loadshedding and prolonged power cuts and demanded removal of Pesco

PESHAWAR: The activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from PK-4 on Tuesday staged a protest against unscheduled and prolonged power cuts and demanded removal of Pesco chief Tariq Sadozai.
Holding banners and placards, inscribed with slogans against the unscheduled and hours long power... Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists protest unannounced loadshedding and prolonged power cuts and demanded removal of Pesco

LOCALITY WITHOUT POWER FOR THREE DAYS PAKPATTAN The City news

LOCALITY WITHOUT POWER FOR THREE DAYS: People of Islam Colony condemned Wapda for suspending electricity in their area. The area has been without power for the last three day. They demanded Wapda high-ups restore electricity.
LOCALITY WITHOUT POWER FOR THREE DAYS PAKPATTAN The City news

Economic corridor to connect Kashgar with Gwadar: Chinese Ambassador,

ISLAMABAD, Chinese Ambassador, Sun Weidong Monday said that the landmark agreement on the construction of an economic corridor stretched over a thousand Kilometer would connect Kashgar with Gwadar.The Chinese Ambassador called on Federal minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar here and...Economic corridor to connect Kashgar with Gwadar: Chinese Ambassador,

Newly elected President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain to work for strengthening democratic institutions, says Jaffar

ISLAMABAD, Newly elected President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain would strive for strengthening democratic institutions in the country, PML-N Senator Chaudhary Jaffar Iqbal said Tuesday.Talking to media he congratulated the newly elected President and hoped that during the tenure of Mamnoon the...Newly elected President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain to work for strengthening democratic institutions, says Jaffar

Conservationists excited by tiger population rise in Nepal

A wild tiger is seen inside the enclosure at Chitwan National Park after it was wounded in a fight with another tiger in Chitwan, about 170 km (106 miles) south of Kathmandu December 27, 2011.
Credit: Reuters/Navesh ChitrakarBy Gopal Sharma
KATHMANDU | Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:31pm EDT
KATHMANDU...Conservationists excited by tiger population rise in Nepal

BrightSource Energy Expands International Business with MoU for China’s Concentrating Solar Power Market

“The global market for CSP is expanding at a rapid pace and that is especially true in China,” said David Ramm, BrightSource Executive Chairman.With the hottest weather and highest power demand on record in Shanghai, BrightSource Energy, Inc., a leading concentrating solar thermal power...BrightSource Energy Expands International Business with MoU for China’s Concentrating Solar Power Market

U.S. storm team slightly lowers 2013 hurricane forecast to eight

Aug 2 (Reuters) – The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season will see above-average activity, but cooler ocean waters may make it harder for storms to form, a leading U.S. hurricane forecasting team said on Friday.
Forecasters at the Colorado State University slightly lowered their forecast for...U.S. storm team slightly lowers 2013 hurricane forecast to eight

U.S. STOCKS-Wall Street flat after disappointing jobs report

* U.S. unemployment rate falls, but payrolls disappoint* LinkedIn, AIG shares rise after results* Dell committee and buyout group announce agreement, shares up* Dow off 0.1 pct, S&P off 0.1 pct, Nasdaq up 0.1 pctBy Alison GriswoldNEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Stocks on Wall Street were...U.S. STOCKS-Wall Street flat after disappointing jobs report

UPDATE 1-Libyan officals see progress towards ending oil protests

(Recasts, adds Petroleum Facilities Guard spokesman)TRIPOLI/LONDON Aug 2 (Reuters) – Libyan officials reported progress in efforts to defuse protests at oil facilities that have cut Libya’s oil exports to less than half of normal rates and one said an agreement could be reached as...UPDATE 1-Libyan officals see progress towards ending oil protests

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa vows to resolve energy issue, bring peace in KPK

ISLAMABAD, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervaiz Khattak has said that the government of Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) was committed to resolve the issue of energy and bring peace in the province to revive economic activities in KPK. He said that top priority of the provincial government was...Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa vows to resolve energy issue, bring peace in KPK

Asia's exports stutter, missing out on U.S. revival

HONG KONG Aug 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. economy may have stopped sneezing, but Asia’s exports are still laid up with a nasty cold.
Growth in exports from seven of East Asia’s biggest exporters – Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore –...Asia's exports stutter, missing out on U.S. revival

Yemen's main pipeline attacked, crude flow stops again

SANAA Aug 4 (Reuters) – Tribesmen blew up Yemen’s main oil export pipeline late on Saturday, halting the flow of crude, the state news agency reported on Sunday.
The pipeline started pumping crude oil again last week after repairs that took several days, following a similar attack by...Yemen's main pipeline attacked, crude flow stops again

Mexico rules out foul play in Pemex HQ blast, cites gas buildup

MEXICO CITY Aug 2 (Reuters) – A massive explosion that killed nearly 40 people in late January at state oil company Pemex’s Mexico City headquarters was caused by a gas buildup, Mexico’s attorney general’s office said on Friday, ruling out foul play.
A six-month...Mexico rules out foul play in Pemex HQ blast, cites gas buildup

COMMODITIES-Oil down as U.S. jobs data disappoints; gold, crops up

NEW YORK Aug 2 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday after weak U.S. job numbers disappointed investors, but crude still posted a weekly gain, and copper closed the day up modestly and notched its first weekly gain in three weeks.
The spot price of gold rose, sliding early and then...COMMODITIES-Oil down as U.S. jobs data disappoints; gold, crops up

Alaska oil tax referendum headed for tight vote in 2014

By Yereth RosenANCHORAGE | Fri Aug 2, 2013 5:53pm EDT ANCHORAGE Aug 2 (Reuters) – Activists hoping to overturn a sweeping tax break for Alaska oil producers have their work cut out for them, even after getting confirmation that they secured enough voter backing to put a referendum on the...Alaska oil tax referendum headed for tight vote in 2014

U.S. STOCKS-Dow, S&P 500 end at record for 2nd day despite tepid jobs data

* U.S. unemployment rate falls, but payrolls disappoint* LinkedIn, AIG shares rise after results* Dell committee and buyout group announce agreement, shares up* Dow up 0.2 pct, S&P up 0.2 pct, Nasdaq up 0.4 pctBy Caroline ValetkevitchNEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) – The Dow industrials and...U.S. STOCKS-Dow, S&P 500 end at record for 2nd day despite tepid jobs data

Canada's Harper insists Keystone XL is important for jobs

OTTAWA Aug 2 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper contradicted on Friday U.S. President Barack Obama’s dismissal of the job-creation potential of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, saying the project is important both for jobs and for energy security.
Asked about...Canada's Harper insists Keystone XL is important for jobs

China Power Investment Corp (CPI Group) to invest in four power projects:Chairman BOI

ISLAMABAD, Zhiyig Wang Vice President of China Power Investment Corp (CPI Group) along with 15 delegates called on Mohammad Zubair, Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) and discussed the opportunities in power sector.Chief Executive Sino Sindh Resources Pvt Ltd, Abdul Qayyum Chaudhry was also...China Power Investment Corp (CPI Group) to invest in four power projects:Chairman BOI

Ahsan vows to resolves energy,security issue for economic stability Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD,Jul 30 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that economy, energy and security issues will on top national agenda of the government to resolves with consensus of all political stakeholder of the country. He said that Pakistan Muslim...Ahsan vows to resolves energy,security issue for economic stability Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal

BP and Total and two other energy firms join Adriatic gas pipeline project: statement

PARIS: Oil groups BP and Total and two other energy firms have taken stakes in a consortium which will build a trans-Adriatic gas pipeline seen as key to help Europe reduce its dependence on Russia.
The so-called Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) consortium announced Tuesday that BP of Britain,...BP and Total and two other energy firms join Adriatic gas pipeline project: statement

Oil spill compensation fund running out: British energy giant BP

LONDON: British energy giant BP admitted on Tuesday that its $20 billion (15 billion euro) fund to compensate victims of the 2010 US oil spill disaster has almost run out of cash.
The London-listed energy major made the announcement in its latest results statement, in which BP also revealed a...Oil spill compensation fund running out: British energy giant BP

Food items prices declined between February, June: World Bank in its latest report.

ISLAMABAD: The prices of internationally traded food commodities declined between February and June 2013, said World Bank in its latest report.
The report prepared by the Poverty Reduction and Equity Group at the World Bank, is aimed at drawing attention to trends in domestic food prices in low...Food items prices declined between February, June: World Bank in its latest report.

Power policy is important agenda as country faces power crisis: Sindh Chief Minister,

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, has said that power policy is a very important agenda as the entire country faces electricity crisis.
He was chairing a high level meeting at the Chief Minister House here on Tuesday.
A strategy was discussed with regard to the July 31 meeting...Power policy is important agenda as country faces power crisis: Sindh Chief Minister,

JPMorgan in $410 million power trading settlement resolve US charges that it manipulated power prices in California and the Midwest

NEW YORK CITY: Banking giant JPMorgan Chase agreed to pay a $410 million settlement to resolve US charges that it manipulated power prices in California and the Midwest, the bank and regulators said Tuesday.
JPMorgan will pay a civil penalty of $285 million to the US Treasury and disgorge $125...JPMorgan in $410 million power trading settlement resolve US charges that it manipulated power prices in California and the Midwest

Shipping activity at Port Qasim Five ships carrying containers, cement, edible oil and furnace oil

KARACHI: Five ships carrying containers, cement, edible oil and furnace oil were berthed at Qasim International Containers Terminal, Multi Purpose Terminal Liquid Cargo Terminal and FOTCO Terminal respectively on Monday, 29th July.
Meanwhile three more ships carrying containers and edible oil...Shipping activity at Port Qasim Five ships carrying containers, cement, edible oil and furnace oil

The BMW i3 electric supermini goes on sale in November, with prices starting from £25,680.

The production version of the BMW i3 has been unveiled ahead of its November on-dale date.
BMW i3 world first electric car launched electrically powered


The supermini is the first car to be launched as part of BMW’s new “i” sub-brand and, to help ease the fears of potential...The BMW i3 electric supermini goes on sale in November, with prices starting from £25,680.

Development halted: Planning committee fails to meet deadline to review Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)

The need for the review arose after the provincial governments noted that there were dozens of schemes in the programme added by the Planning Ministry that were not in line with their prioritie
ISLAMABAD: 
Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)

The planning committee has failed to meet...Development halted: Planning committee fails to meet deadline to review Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)

Khokrapar-Monabao border: World Bank asked to study trade promotion Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)

KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the World Bank Group on Trade and Transport Facilitation to undertake an assessment study on Khokrapar-Monabao border trade in an effort to start exchange of goods on the pattern of Wagah-Attari border Lahore.
Exchanging...Khokrapar-Monabao border: World Bank asked to study trade promotion Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)

Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) stumbles after steep run

Despite a decrease in profits, FFC has declared a hefty cash dividend of Rs3.75 per share for the quarter ended June 2013
KARACHI: 

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) decrease in profits graph

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) posted a profit of Rs9.5 billion for the half year period ended June 30...Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) stumbles after steep run

Indo-Pak power deal ''unfeasible'' electricity trade deal between India and an energy-starved Pakistan

An electricity trade deal between India and an energy-starved Pakistan appears to be far from reality as the former”s pre-condition of establishing High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) system at the border requires three years and a $100 million investment,
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has...Indo-Pak power deal ''unfeasible'' electricity trade deal between India and an energy-starved Pakistan

Refineries reluctant to deposit deemed duty in Escrow accounts govt introduced IIP tariff protection formula,

In July 2002, the govt introduced IIP tariff protection formula, under which oil refineries were allowed to collect 10% deemed duty on HSD and 6% on kerosene, light diesel oil and JP-4 on ex-refinery prices so they can self-finance projects without guarantees of the government
ISLAMABAD: The...Refineries reluctant to deposit deemed duty in Escrow accounts govt introduced IIP tariff protection formula,

Chinese firm shows Norinco International expressed willingness to investment in energy sector in Pakistan

A leading Chinese company-Norinco International has shown willingness for investment in energy sector in Pakistan to help overcome shortage of electricity. A delegation of Norinco International called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Monday and appreciated the measures taken by...Chinese firm shows Norinco International expressed willingness to investment in energy sector in Pakistan

LoI for solar energy project to be launched in Gharo, Sindh CEO Alternative Energy Development Board AEDB

Dr Basharat Hasan Bashir, CEO Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has recently issued an LoI for a 10 MW solar energy project to be launched in Gharo, Sindh. Dr Basharat, who assumed the charge of CEO AEDB w.e.f. June 12, 2013, is encouraging alternate energy projects with particular...LoI for solar energy project to be launched in Gharo, Sindh CEO Alternative Energy Development Board AEDB

Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cut by Rs 6 per kg before Eid LPG prices would start increasing

Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has registered reduction of Rs 6 per kg, which means Rs 90 per domestic cylinder of 15kg and Rs 270 per commercial cylinder, market sources said. According to local market sources during the past two weeks price of the commodity has reduced by Rs 6 per kg...Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cut by Rs 6 per kg before Eid LPG prices would start increasing

Power generation Punjab to spend projects energy sector cost of Rs12 billion during current fiscal 2013-14

LAHORE: The Punjab government will undertake projects in the energy sector at a cost of Rs12 billion during the current fiscal 2013-14. “Power generating projects of 200 megawatts (MW) will be executed with public-private partnership,” official sources told the media on Monday.
At present...Power generation Punjab to spend projects energy sector cost of Rs12 billion during current fiscal 2013-14

Government to make new legislation to curb gas theft in the country: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that the government would make new legislation to curb gas theft in the country. The Minister, while responding to a call attention notice moved by Sohail Shaukat Butt and others about gas theft in Gujranwala, said...Government to make new legislation to curb gas theft in the country: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources

Bin Qasim Power plant: Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) likely to convert 2 units to coal-fired plants approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra)

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) is likely to convert two units of Bin Qasim Power plant into coal. It was learnt on Monday. According to sources, unit number three and four of Bin Qasim power plant would be converted into coal at a cost of around Rs 5 billion for which KESC has received...Bin Qasim Power plant: Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) likely to convert 2 units to coal-fired plants approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra)

‘Mission harmony’: Peace Ark docks at Karachi, promises to treat hundreds ‘Peace Ark’ docked at Karachi harbour on Monday (above)

The Chinese Navy hospital ship, ‘Peace Ark’ docked at Karachi harbour on Monday (above). Chinese medical workers perform a cataract surgery for a 53-year-old Djibouti man aboard the ship in Djibouti. The hospital ship provided medical services for over 1,500 people on its visit to Djibouti...‘Mission harmony’: Peace Ark docks at Karachi, promises to treat hundreds ‘Peace Ark’ docked at Karachi harbour on Monday (above)

Punjab government assures CNG sector of full support All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA)

The Punjab government has assured All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) that it will resolve all outstanding issues of the CNG sector including misuse and inequitable distribution of gas and alleged violation of laws by different departments.
The assurance was given during a meeting here on...Punjab government assures CNG sector of full support All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa MPs stage walkout from National Assembly against increased loadshedding

Parliamentarians from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have staged a protest walk out from the National Assembly against increased loadshedding in the province especially during Sehar and Iftar timings during the holy month of Ramazan. Speaking on a point of order, Jamaat-e-Islami MNA Sher Akbar Khan drew...Khyber Pakhtunkhwa MPs stage walkout from National Assembly against increased loadshedding

Steps being taken to arrest power, gas thieves: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Sunday met legislators of various districts said that steps were being taken to round up electricity and gas thieves and put them before court of law. Senior party cadres were present on the occasion.
He said big people were involved in theft of...Steps being taken to arrest power, gas thieves: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif

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Locals accuse city staff of joining hands with Mafia Haqdad Abad and Hamidabad localities are facing acute shortage of drinking water

Water shortage in Haddadabad, Hamidabad
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LAKKI MARWAT: Residents of Haqdad Abad and Hamidabad localities are facing acute shortage of drinking water for the last couple of weeks owing to failure of municipal committee’s officials to repair broken water supply...Locals accuse city staff of joining hands with Mafia Haqdad Abad and Hamidabad localities are facing acute shortage of drinking water

International Day of Friendship 2013 observed tomorrow (Tuesday) promote the role of friendship in promoting peace

Pakisran International Day of Friendship tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: International Day of Friendship will be observed tomorrow (Tuesday) to promote the role of friendship in promoting peace. In 2011, the United Nations (UN) proclaimed the International Day of Friendship with the idea that friendship...International Day of Friendship 2013 observed tomorrow (Tuesday) promote the role of friendship in promoting peace

Turkish investment in Pakistan’s projects especially in energy, low cost housing, infrastructure and municipal services assured

ANKARA: Mayor of Istanbul Dr. Kadir Topbash in a meeting with Ambassador of Pakistan in Turkey Mr. Muhammad Haroon Shaukat assured full support for initiating further development and investment projects especially in energy, low cost housing, infrastructure and municipal services.
The Mayor said...Turkish investment in Pakistan’s projects especially in energy, low cost housing, infrastructure and municipal services assured

KPK govt to overcome energy crisis in province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that work has already started on a plan to generate 900MW electricity to overcome energy crisis in the province.
Talking to a private news channel, he said we intend to generate 2000 MW electricity through competitive bids to...KPK govt to overcome energy crisis in province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak

Chinese Power International Company significant move for 2400 mw electricity in Pakistan

LAHORE  (NNI): Chinese Power International Company has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan’s provincial government of Punjab for generating 2400 mega watts electricity.
The Chinese power company showed agreement for assistance in constructing four coal power plant in...Chinese Power International Company significant move for 2400 mw electricity in Pakistan

crackdown was started against power thieves Many power thieves arrested in Bannu

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BANNU: A crackdown was started against power thieves and police arrested dozens in this regard in in Bannu on Sunday.
The crackdown was launched on the direction of Chief Executive who ordered to his subordinates to raid on various area of Bannu and arrested the electricity stealers....crackdown was started against power thieves Many power thieves arrested in Bannu

operation against power thieves 40 arrested in Pasrur, Daska for stealing electricity Gujranwala Electric Supply Company (GEPCO)

Efforts to end energy crisis on right track: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT (INP): The Gujranwala Electric Supply Company (GEPCO) has accelerated the operation against power thieves as 40 persons were arrested during the operation on Sunday.
The GEPCO officials have been alert after Federal Minister...operation against power thieves 40 arrested in Pasrur, Daska for stealing electricity Gujranwala Electric Supply Company (GEPCO)

Call to withdraw oil price hike decision Karachi Transport Action Committee

KARACHI (PPI): Karachi Transport Action Committee President Mohammad Asharaf Banglori, Chaudhry Mazhar Hussain, Tanzeem Khan and Nazir Banglori while strongly condemning the decision to raise prices of petroleum products from 1st August 2013 and demanded its withdrawal with immediate effect.
In...Call to withdraw oil price hike decision Karachi Transport Action Committee

Electricity, gas thieves deserve no mercy some big fish are also involved and they are being made accountable: Punjab Chief Minister

LAHORE (INP): Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif Sunday said that electricity and gas theft was a great menace in which some big fish are also involved and they are being made accountable.
The chief minister said these anti-social elements robbing the nation and the country in billions deserve...Electricity, gas thieves deserve no mercy some big fish are also involved and they are being made accountable: Punjab Chief Minister

PPRD website closed after being hacked Hack and crack: Cyber crimes and the monetary losses inflicted

LAHROE (NNI): The website of Punjab Public Relations Department (PPRD) has been shut down for maintenance after being hacked by a group calling itself Pak Cyber Experts (IMMI Group). The hackers posted taunts after hacking the domain, like ‘kamal krty Ho panday G’ etc. The hackers...PPRD website closed after being hacked Hack and crack: Cyber crimes and the monetary losses inflicted

Punjab government to cooperate with CNG industry distribution of gas and misuse of natural gas: Pervaiz Malik

LAHORE (APP): The Punjab government has assured resolution of all outstanding problems of the CNG industry including inequitable distribution of gas and misuse of natural gas.
The assurance came in a meeting held on the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif. The meeting was chaired...Punjab government to cooperate with CNG industry distribution of gas and misuse of natural gas: Pervaiz Malik

Pakistani students shine at world Chemistry Olympiad 45th International Chemistry Olympiad 2013 (IChO2013),

ISLAMABAD (INP): Pakistani students have yet again proved their mettle at the international level with their superlative performance at the 45th International Chemistry Olympiad 2013 (IChO2013), held in Moscow, Russia. The team comprised of four students and their participation at the...Pakistani students shine at world Chemistry Olympiad 45th International Chemistry Olympiad 2013 (IChO2013),

PPP asks government to lower prices of petroleum products Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, Additional Secretary General, Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians

ISLAMABAD (NNI): The government should immediately lower the price of petroleum products so as to provide relief to the common man during the month of Ramzan and before Eid.
This was stated by Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, Additional Secretary General, Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians in a...PPP asks government to lower prices of petroleum products Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, Additional Secretary General, Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians

Khyber Pukhtunkhwa KP produces more power; gets least: Sherpao unfortunately plagued by maximum of load-shedding in the country

PESHAWAR (INP): The Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) chief Aftab Sherpao Sunday said that Khyber Pukhtunkhwa being the largest power producer was unfortunately plagued by maximum of load-shedding in the country.
Addressing a press conference here, former interior minister, Aftab Sherpao said that the...Khyber Pukhtunkhwa KP produces more power; gets least: Sherpao unfortunately plagued by maximum of load-shedding in the country

Potable water scheme completed in Khyber Agency press release issued by FATA Secretariat states

PESHAWAR:?A press release issued by FATA Secretariat states that the Political Administration of Khyber Agency has prioritized the provision of a drinking water supply system and the construction of a flood protection wall for the communities of Zeb Shah Hamdard Kili Bar Qamber Khel Khyber...Potable water scheme completed in Khyber Agency press release issued by FATA Secretariat states

Reliance, ONGC to work out sharing infrastructure in India's KG basin

MUMBAI, July 28 | Sun Jul 28, 2013 2:11am EDT MUMBAI, July 28 (Reuters) – Indian energy major Reliance Industries Ltd and state-run exploration firm Oil and Natural Gas Corp have signed an initial agreement to consider sharing Reliance’s offshore infrastructure at the KG basin, off...Reliance, ONGC to work out sharing infrastructure in India's KG basin

Bomb attack halts oil flow through Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline-Iraq officials

BAGHDAD, July 28 | Sun Jul 28, 2013 5:02am EDT The attack took place at midnight on Saturday near the city of Mosul and the officials at state-run NOC said repair work would be complete in 72 hours as long as there were no further security issues. (Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed; Additional...Bomb attack halts oil flow through Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline-Iraq officials

Obama disputes job projections for Keystone XL pipeline -NYT

WASHINGTON, July 27 | Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:21pm EDT WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama called into question the number of jobs that would be created from the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in an interview with the New York Times released on...Obama disputes job projections for Keystone XL pipeline -NYT

Power generation: Punjab government, China to invest in Balochistan China Power International (CPI)

LAHORE: The government of Punjab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Power International (CPI) Holding Limited, a private company, to generate 2,400 megawatt (MW) electricity in Pakistan within the next two to three years.
Speaking to the media, Punjab Chief Minister...Power generation: Punjab government, China to invest in Balochistan China Power International (CPI)

South Sudan president names Benjamin as new foreign minister

JUBA, July 27 | Sat Jul 27, 2013 3:02pm EDT JUBA, July 27 (Reuters) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has named former Information Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin as the new foreign minister of the African oil producer, the first appointment in a new cabinet after firing the...South Sudan president names Benjamin as new foreign minister

Exporters ready to fund new agri-research Pakistan fruit and vegetable diseases Fruits and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVEA)

KARACHI: 
Pakistan Fruits and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVEA) is ready to fund new agricultural research in leading universities of the country to overcome the threats posed by fruit and vegetable diseases, PFVEA Chairman Waheed Ahmed told
This commitment from the private sector has...Exporters ready to fund new agri-research Pakistan fruit and vegetable diseases Fruits and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVEA)

Gunmen kill 7 coastguards check post in Balochistan in Gwadar Port: Officials

QUETTA: Gunmen attacked a coastguard check post in Balochistan on Saturday, killing seven officials and wounding seven others, officials said.
The incident happened in the Suntsar area of Gwadar district, 1,420 kilometres southwest of Quetta.
“Around 24 gunmen armed with rockets and heavy...Gunmen kill 7 coastguards check post in Balochistan in Gwadar Port: Officials

Project in limbo: Indus Refinery sponsor struggles to revive project Pakistan’s biggest casualties of 2008 global financial meltdown

KARACHI: 
The majority shareholder in Indus Refinery Limited (IRL) is once again in talks with potential investors to revive the long-running project, which was one of Pakistan’s biggest casualties of 2008 global financial meltdown.
The deep-conversion oil refinery, which has capacity to...Project in limbo: Indus Refinery sponsor struggles to revive project Pakistan’s biggest casualties of 2008 global financial meltdown

Industrial pollution: Combined waste treatment plant to be built at Hadiara industrial units and residential areas

LAHORE: 
The Punjab government is planning to establish a combined waste treatment plant at Hadiara Drain to treat effluent from some 825 industrial units and residential areas along the drain, 
The plant will cost over Rs2 billion, cover some 35 acres and be able to treat 1,200 to 1,500...Industrial pollution: Combined waste treatment plant to be built at Hadiara industrial units and residential areas

Academic uplift Shah Abdul Latif University (Salu) VC hosts iftar to honour MNA

SUKKUR: 
The Shah Abdul Latif University (Salu) Khairpur’s vice-chancellor Professor Dr Parveen Shah hosted an iftar dinner in the honour of MNA Dr Syeda Nafisa Shah Jillani, deans, chairmen, teachers and faculty of the university at the foreign faculty guest house.
The vice-chancellor...Academic uplift Shah Abdul Latif University (Salu) VC hosts iftar to honour MNA

China to create $3 billion solar fund for Pakistan China to support Pakistan in utilising its solar energy resources

A Chinese company is ready to create a special solar fund worth three billion dollars in China to support Pakistan in utilising its solar energy resources. The company has the capacity to establish a solar plant of 1000MW in 6 to 8 months in Pakistan, while 50MW to 100 MW solar energy can be...China to create $3 billion solar fund for Pakistan China to support Pakistan in utilising its solar energy resources

Car maker to amend booking rules Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Pak-Suzuki Motor Company Limited and Indus Motor Company Limited,

ISLAMABAD, July 22: Suzuki Pakistan has agreed that the price of cars will not be changed at the time of delivery except for the change in government taxes and levies following objections raised by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP).Previously this right was enjoyed by car...Car maker to amend booking rules Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Pak-Suzuki Motor Company Limited and Indus Motor Company Limited,

CNG station owner booked for stealing gas SNGPL Sahiwal Engineer Operations OKARA City News

CNG station owner booked for stealing gasFrom Our CorrespondentOKARA: SNGPL Sahiwal Engineer Operations and Metering Chand Shakeel and local police on Wednesday raided and booked a CNG station owner for stealing gas.The team raided the CNG station at Hujra Shah Muqeem and found stealing of gas...CNG station owner booked for stealing gas SNGPL Sahiwal Engineer Operations OKARA City News

Suntech supplies modules for the largest solar plant in Latin America

Martifer solar is to install Suntech Ve and Vd panels on a 100 hectare site being developed by Gauss EnergiaSuntech Power Holdings has announced that it is to supply solar modules for the largest solar power plant in Latin America, located at La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Suntech Ve...Suntech supplies modules for the largest solar plant in Latin America

Punjab signs MoU to set up manufacturing plant of solar development project international consortium of five countries

LAHORE: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding solar development project was signed between the Punjab government and an international consortium of five countries, including Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Austria and Pakistan, at the Chief Minister’s Office, here on Wednesday.Punjab...Punjab signs MoU to set up manufacturing plant of solar development project international consortium of five countries

Wholesaler jms Solar Handel adds Innotech Solar modules to its portfolio

The Scandinavian-German solar module manufacturer Innotech Solar AS (ITS) and photovoltaics wholesaler jms Solar Handel GmbH have concluded a sales partnership agreement. ITS modules are available from jms with immediate effect.“jms places enormous value on high-quality installations and...Wholesaler jms Solar Handel adds Innotech Solar modules to its portfolio

Measures being taken to resolve energy crisis promise to remove shortage of electricity: Shahbaz

Lahore: Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday said that the government was taking measures on war-footing for resolving energy crisis and the promise to remove shortage of electricity would be fulfilled at any cost.The chief minister said that new power generation projects from hydel,...Measures being taken to resolve energy crisis promise to remove shortage of electricity: Shahbaz

South Africa-Solarcentury collaborate with Momentus Energy to exploit South African renewable energy boom

A new joint venture, Solarcentury Africa, has been established to meet increasing energy demands within southern AfricaSolarcentury has announced the formation of a new joint venture with Momentous Energy in order to meet the increasing energy demands from businesses across Southern Africa. The...South Africa-Solarcentury collaborate with Momentus Energy to exploit South African renewable energy boom

Power supply to PS not restored meeting between KESC management Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Steel,

KARACHI, July 22: Power supply to Pakistan Steel was not restored even after a meeting between KESC management and the Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Steel, Saadat Cheema, on Monday.However, the PS CEO, talking to media outside the KESC head-office on Monday, claimed that the utility...Power supply to PS not restored meeting between KESC management Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Steel,

NREL explores the use of wood borers for the biofuels industry

Tiny wood borers known colloquially as gribbles could teach researchers how to manufacture enzymes that thrive in a high-solids industrial environmentLimnoria quadripunctata is a species of wood borer, known colloquially as gribbles. These creatures tend to make their own enzymes which they use...NREL explores the use of wood borers for the biofuels industry

Oil prices pull back US oil prices pulled back from last week’s 16-month high

NEW YORK,  US oil prices pulled back from last week’s 16-month high on Monday as traders locked in profits from a blistering rally that briefly sent US crude to a premium over Brent for the first time in nearly three years.European marker Brent regained its premium over West Texas...Oil prices pull back US oil prices pulled back from last week’s 16-month high

Offshore wind in deep water offers enormous potential

The new report finds that floating wind turbine designs are cost-competitive with fixed-bottom designs in waters over 50 metres deep. It has also concluded that if the various challenges are successfully overcome, deep water wind farms could start to supply energy in around four years time.The...Offshore wind in deep water offers enormous potential