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Gas price increase likely
The caretaker government would increase gas rates for all five categories of consumers, Petroleum Minister Suhail Wajahat said on Sunday.
The caretaker government would increase gas rates for all five categories of consumers, Petroleum Minister Suhail Wajahat said on Sunday.
29th January, 2013
Nepra approves electricity tariff hike
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) allowed on Tuesday for an increase of Rs 1.33 per unit price of electricity, DawnNews reported.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) allowed on Tuesday for an increase of Rs 1.33 per unit price of electricity, DawnNews reported.
22nd January, 2013
Former Microsoft executive says CEO Ballmer culls internal rivals to retain power
"Steve is a very good business guy, but make him a chief operating officer, not a CEO, and your business is going to go gangbusters."
"Steve is a very good business guy, but make him a chief operating officer, not a CEO, and your business is going to go gangbusters."
18th October, 2012
Japan robot suit offers hope for nuclear work
Brain wave-controlled robot suits that allow wearers to don heavy radiation protection without feeling the weight.
Brain wave-controlled robot suits that allow wearers to don heavy radiation protection without feeling the weight.
17th October, 2012
Nissan shows safety features, electronic steering
The technology is being touted as the biggest innovation in steering since the widespread adoption of power-assisted steering.
The technology is being touted as the biggest innovation in steering since the widespread adoption of power-assisted steering.
29th August, 2012
Sindh Govt, Czech Company inks MoU for wind farm
Sindh Government has signed a MoU with Wikov Wind AS, for a 50 MW wind power project at the wind corridor in Gharo Jhimpir Distt Thatta.
Sindh Government has signed a MoU with Wikov Wind AS, for a 50 MW wind power project at the wind corridor in Gharo Jhimpir Distt Thatta.
2nd August, 2012
Directive to reduce power outages
The Minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar issued directives to streamline the power set up in the country.
The Minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar issued directives to streamline the power set up in the country.
30th July, 2012
Massive power cut strikes northern India
A massive power cut blacked out a vast swathe of northern India early Monday, affecting nine states including New Delhi.
A massive power cut blacked out a vast swathe of northern India early Monday, affecting nine states including New Delhi.
28th July, 2012
Power plants fuel consumption to be monitored
The cabinet committee on energy directed for examination of fuel consumption rate at power plants for an efficient inventory management
The cabinet committee on energy directed for examination of fuel consumption rate at power plants for an efficient inventory management
19th July, 2012
SECP to probe IPPs’ financial misconduct
The Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to probe into the alleged misappropriations by the Independent Power Producers.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to probe into the alleged misappropriations by the Independent Power Producers.
11th July, 2012
Fuel supply to power sector overburdens PSO
Pakistan State Oil, is under extreme government pressure to ensure uninterrupted supply of 28,000 tons of furnace oil to the power sector.
Pakistan State Oil, is under extreme government pressure to ensure uninterrupted supply of 28,000 tons of furnace oil to the power sector.
10th July, 2012
National Bank received Deal of Year Award
NBP received “Pakistan Deal of Year Award 2011” for financing two Renewable Wind Energy Power Projects of 50MW each.
NBP received “Pakistan Deal of Year Award 2011” for financing two Renewable Wind Energy Power Projects of 50MW each.
7th July, 2012
France provides euro 68.3 million for Hydro Project
The French government will provide euros 68.3 million for the construction of a 48MW Jaggran-II Hydro Power Project to be built on Neelum River.
The French government will provide euros 68.3 million for the construction of a 48MW Jaggran-II Hydro Power Project to be built on Neelum River.
4th July, 2012
National grid posts 5,277MW deficit
National power shortfall continued to be in excess of 5,000MW despite all efforts, necessitating around eight-to-ten-hour loadshedding nationwide.
National power shortfall continued to be in excess of 5,000MW despite all efforts, necessitating around eight-to-ten-hour loadshedding nationwide.
29th June, 2012
Russia expresses interest in power projects
Russia has indicated interest to invest $500 million in the CASA-1000 projects for the establishment of power transmission system from Kyrgyz.
Russia has indicated interest to invest $500 million in the CASA-1000 projects for the establishment of power transmission system from Kyrgyz.
29th June, 2012
Railways to transport fuel to power plants
The cash-strapped Pakistan Railways has been assigned the task of transporting fuel to power plants, a development set to boost its earnings.
The cash-strapped Pakistan Railways has been assigned the task of transporting fuel to power plants, a development set to boost its earnings.
27th June, 2012
Import of power machines thriving
The import of power generating machines is thriving with fading hopes of an early end to persistent long power outages across the country.
The import of power generating machines is thriving with fading hopes of an early end to persistent long power outages across the country.
21st June, 2012
Textile, clothing exports drop
Pakistan’s textile exports dropped 9.961 per cent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year due to weak demand from major markets.
Pakistan’s textile exports dropped 9.961 per cent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year due to weak demand from major markets.
20th June, 2012
Power riots subside, except in two small towns
A boy was killed and 18 people were injured when guards of MNA Riaz Fatyana of the PML-Q opened fire on a mob attacking his house in Kamalia.
A boy was killed and 18 people were injured when guards of MNA Riaz Fatyana of the PML-Q opened fire on a mob attacking his house in Kamalia.
19th June, 2012
Disorder in Punjab as riots rage
Train set on fire in Kamoki, public and private property attacked, protestor dies as guards of Hamid Yar open fire.
Train set on fire in Kamoki, public and private property attacked, protestor dies as guards of Hamid Yar open fire.
