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KESC inaugurates water purification plant in Korangi-10
KARACHI - The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) recently inaugurated a water purification plant in Korangi Sector 10 - a part of the company's resolve to implement social reforms and interventions for the prosperity and betterment of Karachi and its residents. The plant, with a capacity of 1,000 gallons per hour, will provide clean drinking water to a population of around 12,000, said a KESC statement issued on Monday. The chief guest on the occasion was MNA Asif Husnain.
KESC overwhelm Railways to enter NBP Cup quarters
LAHORE - Gilgit-born Muhammad Rasool hit a sparkling hat-trick as KESC beat Railways 4-3 in a thrilling encounter at the Agriculture ground. The win gave KESC a place in the quarter-finals of the 21st NBP Football Cup. Army also entered the last eight with a 1-0 win over hosts PMC Athletico Club. Meanwhile, a depleted WAPDA team consolidated their chances of entering the knock-out phase with a sensational 2-1 win over NBP, while Navy also collected their first point, beating little
Army, KESC, NBP, ASM grab full points
LAHORE - NBP, ASM, Army and KESC returned from the arena as winners as four more matches were decided in the 21st National Bank Football Cup at two venues of the Faisalabad on Saturday.
WAPDA underwent 0-1 defeat at the hands of Bahawalpur's Ashraf Sugar Mills (ASM) who managed their first ever win in the event after three straight defeat last year at Multan. They managed to strike the lone goal of the Group-A match in the time given for injury. The clock was showing 90+2 when
WAPDA underwent 0-1 defeat at the hands of Bahawalpur's Ashraf Sugar Mills (ASM) who managed their first ever win in the event after three straight defeat last year at Multan. They managed to strike the lone goal of the Group-A match in the time given for injury. The clock was showing 90+2 when
No oil till you pay up Rs 3.9 billion, PSO tells...
KARACHI - The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has refused to provide furnace oil to the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) until the power utility pays up the price differential claims of Rs 3.9 billion made by the former.
Moreover, a clear directive from the federal government is also needed to provide the facility of subsidised furnace oil to the KESC, which is demanding oil on the rate of gas, after a reduction in gas supply from the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to the power
Moreover, a clear directive from the federal government is also needed to provide the facility of subsidised furnace oil to the KESC, which is demanding oil on the rate of gas, after a reduction in gas supply from the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to the power
SHC allows KESC CEO to submit comments in next hearing
KARACHI - The Sindh High Court on Friday allowed Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gauhar Tabish to submit his comments on a contempt-of-court application in the next hearing.
On behalf of the KESC CEO, Barrister Kumail Ahmed Sherazi appeared before a division bench, comprising Chief Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, and requested the court to grant his client further time to submit comments in the application moved by Syed
On behalf of the KESC CEO, Barrister Kumail Ahmed Sherazi appeared before a division bench, comprising Chief Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, and requested the court to grant his client further time to submit comments in the application moved by Syed
PSO puts furnace oil supply to KESC on hold
KARACHI - Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has denied the provision of furnace oil (FO) to Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) until price differential claims of Rs 3.9 billion are honoured by the utility corporation. A clear directive from the federal government is also needed to provide the facility to KESC, which is demanding FO on gas rate after reduction of gas supply from Sui Southern Gas Company, sources said.
However official sources in PSO on Friday have claimed that the oil
However official sources in PSO on Friday have claimed that the oil
When oil powers electrons, KESC wants (at least) 4 rupees more
KARACHI - With the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) now left with only 100 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) of gas, a likely revision of tariffs will impact the power utility's consumers - most citizens will now have to shell out over Rs 11 for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumed as opposed to the Rs 7.39 being paid currently.
PSO receives Rs. 1 billion to supply oil to KESC
KARACHI - Pakistan State Oil(PSO) received one billion from Federal Government in order to provide furnace oil to Karachi Electric Supply Company(KESC) whereas SSGC despite court orders cut short gas supply to KESC hereon Tuesday.
According to a private TV channel report, Federal Government paid one billion rupees to PSO to restart oil supply to KESC whereas cutting short the gas supply upto 200 mmc.ft to KESC by SSGC raises fear of more load shedding in Karachi
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According to a private TV channel report, Federal Government paid one billion rupees to PSO to restart oil supply to KESC whereas cutting short the gas supply upto 200 mmc.ft to KESC by SSGC raises fear of more load shedding in Karachi
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KESC faces contempt-of-court charge
KARACHI - A contempt-of-court application was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday against the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) for allegedly ignoring court order regarding informing the consumers of the power load shedding schedule in advance. The application, moved by Syed Muhammad Iqbal Kazmi under article 204, stated that the respondent has ignored the court's order to inform the consumers about the load shedding programme through advertisements and pleaded that
Rental power company packs up, leaves KESC short of another 50MW
KARACHI - The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Sunday lost 50 megawatts (MW) electricity supply from rental power plants installed at the SITE Gas Turbine Station and West Wharf. With the closure of these units, fears abound of at least 14 hours of power load shedding from Monday since the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is also set to reduce gas supply on account of repairs in Bhit Shah gas field.
The 50MW were being generated by a Dubai-based company, M/S EGRICO; the
The 50MW were being generated by a Dubai-based company, M/S EGRICO; the
KESC reverts to previous hours of load shedding
KARACHI - On the intervention of Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan and Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has "reverted to its previous level of load shedding rather than the newly announced duration of up to 14 hours".
According to an official announcement on Saturday, the governor and the chief minister took strict notice of the new load shedding duration and summoned the high officials of the KESC and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and
According to an official announcement on Saturday, the governor and the chief minister took strict notice of the new load shedding duration and summoned the high officials of the KESC and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and
KESC tells SHC how and how many will be fired for...
KARACHI - While thousands of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) employees wait for a stay order from the court over their dismissal from service, the power utility has shared the details of a 'severance scheme' with the Sindh High Court (SHC) under a new plan to sack around 4,000 of its non-core, non-management staff.
However, this time the KESC management has taken all precautionary measures by completing all legal procedures before launching the new scheme and no visible
However, this time the KESC management has taken all precautionary measures by completing all legal procedures before launching the new scheme and no visible
In pursuit of ‘meritocracy’, KESC goes for ‘pay for performance’...
KARACHI - For creating performance-related accountability within the organisation and promoting meritocracy, the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has recently concluded its 'Performance Management System-2010' which envisages a "performance only" work atmosphere in the utility.
According to a press statement, this system was based on two evaluation cycles: the first cycle ended June 30 and the second concluded on December 31.
For the first time in the history of the
According to a press statement, this system was based on two evaluation cycles: the first cycle ended June 30 and the second concluded on December 31.
For the first time in the history of the
KESC arrests two wire thieves
KARACHI - The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) security team on Friday morning arrested two persons from the Malir area involved in stealing copper wire and recovered about five kg of stolen wire.
The persons were caught red-handed by the KESC security personnel with the help of local residents while they were cutting off wire from the KESC power network in Bagh-e-Malir. They were handed over to the Al-Falah police and a case was registered against them.
On Thursday
The persons were caught red-handed by the KESC security personnel with the help of local residents while they were cutting off wire from the KESC power network in Bagh-e-Malir. They were handed over to the Al-Falah police and a case was registered against them.
On Thursday
KESC thrash PEB in Patron’s Trophy
LAHORE - KESC crushed PEB by an innings and 277 runs in their third round match of the Patron's Trophy Grade-II on the third and final day here at the LCCA ground on Thursday. PEB were bowled out for 84 runs in their first innings and then at 74 in their second innings, while KESC hammered 435 runs for six and won the match with a big margin.
Scores:
PEB 84 in 22.4 overs (Syed Faraz 22, Saeed Khan 4-31) and 74 in 16.5 overs (Bilal Jamsheed 24, Shahzaib Khan 5-19 ) v KESC
Scores:
PEB 84 in 22.4 overs (Syed Faraz 22, Saeed Khan 4-31) and 74 in 16.5 overs (Bilal Jamsheed 24, Shahzaib Khan 5-19 ) v KESC
Laid off, awaiting a court hearing, KESC employee dies of heart...
KARACHI - Saleem Shehzad, a former employee of the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) awaiting court orders for reinstatement, died on Sunday after suffering a full cardiac arrest.
A resident of Ranchore Lines, Shehzad was among the 294 management-cadre employees sacked in April 2010 by the KESC management on charges of "poor performance and misconduct," sources told Pakistan Today. The company's stated reason for firing these officers was that they had failed to deliver
A resident of Ranchore Lines, Shehzad was among the 294 management-cadre employees sacked in April 2010 by the KESC management on charges of "poor performance and misconduct," sources told Pakistan Today. The company's stated reason for firing these officers was that they had failed to deliver
Ban on crowd around KESC installations
KARACHI - The city administrator has banned the assembly of more than five persons in and around 100 yards of strategic installations of KESC and authorised a representative of KESC to lodge complaints under relevant provisions of PPC at the police station concerned against anyone violating this order.
The order stated that all installations including KESC offices fall under the category of strategic assets, 29 installations among those are declared key points by the government
The order stated that all installations including KESC offices fall under the category of strategic assets, 29 installations among those are declared key points by the government
