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
QUETTA / KARACHI
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