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24th July, 2012
Ashraf orders to reduce loadshedding hours
The prime minister, along with participants of Energy Committee meeting, also paid a surprise visit, without protocol, to National Power Control Centre.
The prime minister, along with participants of Energy Committee meeting, also paid a surprise visit, without protocol, to National Power Control Centre.
15th May, 2012
President reviews energy situation in country
The water & power minister, while briefing the meeting about the power generation, said there was no unscheduled loadshedding in the country.
The water & power minister, while briefing the meeting about the power generation, said there was no unscheduled loadshedding in the country.
9th April, 2012
Five working days a week; Markets till eight: Gilani
The prime minister said the ‘gift’ of circular debt was inherited by his government which will have to make more difficult decisions in near future.
The prime minister said the ‘gift’ of circular debt was inherited by his government which will have to make more difficult decisions in near future.
26th February, 2012
Energy crisis leading country to bankruptcy: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan on Sunday said that the energy shortfall in the country will be eliminated within the next five years, DawnNews…
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan on Sunday said that the energy shortfall in the country will be eliminated within the next five years, DawnNews…
22nd December, 2011
Hafeez briefs Zardari on economic conditions
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday stressed the need for efforts to boost economic conditions and to address the challenges of gas and power shortage in the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday stressed the need for efforts to boost economic conditions and to address the challenges of gas and power shortage in the country.
3rd October, 2011
Gilani directs immediate release of payment to power companies
Prime minister said restoration of fuel supply would help ease electricity shortage in the country by generating additional 2000 MWs.
Prime minister said restoration of fuel supply would help ease electricity shortage in the country by generating additional 2000 MWs.
8th September, 2011
Govt considering five-day week, early market closure
The water and power ministry estimates a saving of 250MW on account of two weekly holidays and about 300MW on early market closure.
The water and power ministry estimates a saving of 250MW on account of two weekly holidays and about 300MW on early market closure.
7th September, 2011
Rs30bn given to power sector
The ministry of finance is reported to have released the amount to the power sector and oil suppliers in the last week of August to temporarily ease supply constraints.
The ministry of finance is reported to have released the amount to the power sector and oil suppliers in the last week of August to temporarily ease supply constraints.
28th August, 2011
CCI seeks proposals from ministry on power plants
ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests directed the ministry of water and power on Saturday to submit its proposals within one week on the issue…
ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests directed the ministry of water and power on Saturday to submit its proposals within one week on the issue…
27th August, 2011
Nine IPPs move for invoking guarantees
ISLAMABAD: A group of nine independent power producers (IPPs) having a combined capacity of about 1900 megawatts served on Friday notices, as a step towards…
ISLAMABAD: A group of nine independent power producers (IPPs) having a combined capacity of about 1900 megawatts served on Friday notices, as a step towards…
21st August, 2011
Fuel crisis pushes power shortfall beyond 7,000MW
LAHORE: The electricity shortfall hit alarming proportions on Saturday, shooting beyond the 7,000MW mark — around 40 per cent of the demand — as a…
LAHORE: The electricity shortfall hit alarming proportions on Saturday, shooting beyond the 7,000MW mark — around 40 per cent of the demand — as a…
20th August, 2011
IPPs running out of fuel
ISLAMABAD: Fearing a severe energy shortfall during Eid holidays, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, federal ministers and senior officials put their heads together on Friday…
ISLAMABAD: Fearing a severe energy shortfall during Eid holidays, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, federal ministers and senior officials put their heads together on Friday…
10th August, 2011
Five-day gas cut for CNG sector planned
ISLAMABAD: With the country facing the threat of even a more severe energy crisis from October this year, the government is reported to be discussing…
ISLAMABAD: With the country facing the threat of even a more severe energy crisis from October this year, the government is reported to be discussing…
28th May, 2011
Annual plan seeks to reduce energy shortage, inflation
ISLAMABAD: The Annual Plan 2011-12, expected to be approved by the National Economic Council (NEC) on Saturday, seeks to focus on reducing energy shortages, interest…
ISLAMABAD: The Annual Plan 2011-12, expected to be approved by the National Economic Council (NEC) on Saturday, seeks to focus on reducing energy shortages, interest…
1st May, 2011
Energising the regional divide
ISLAMABAD: As the government tries to cope with energy shortfalls and an angry populace, it is forced to acknowledge the growing divide and friction between…
ISLAMABAD: As the government tries to cope with energy shortfalls and an angry populace, it is forced to acknowledge the growing divide and friction between…
28th April, 2011
Electricity shortfall may hit 7,000MW today
LAHORE: The electricity shortfall may reach 7,000MW on Thursday with Pakistan State Oil informing power generation companies about a further reduction in furnace oil supplies.…
LAHORE: The electricity shortfall may reach 7,000MW on Thursday with Pakistan State Oil informing power generation companies about a further reduction in furnace oil supplies.…
22nd April, 2011
Energy shortfall rises to 5,000 megawatts
KARACHI: The energy shortfall in the country has risen to 5,000 megawatts, DawnNews reported on Friday. Speaking to DawnNews, DG PEPCO Mohammad Khalid said that…
KARACHI: The energy shortfall in the country has risen to 5,000 megawatts, DawnNews reported on Friday. Speaking to DawnNews, DG PEPCO Mohammad Khalid said that…
20th April, 2011
India offers to export electricity to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: India on Wednesday offered to export electricity to Pakistan, stating that they are willing to help Pakistan deal with its energy shortfall, DawnNews reported.…
ISLAMABAD: India on Wednesday offered to export electricity to Pakistan, stating that they are willing to help Pakistan deal with its energy shortfall, DawnNews reported.…
