Tag: Power
‘27 new hydel power projects approved’
The federal government has approved 27 hydropower projects to overcome the ongoing power shortage in the country, said Federal Labour, Manpower and Religious Affairs...
Power cuts increase misery of heat-stricken citizens
It seems that there is no end to the power crisis as the electricity shortfall stood at 5,789 MW on Friday which continued to...
Clinton, Jackson bring star power to Vienna Life Ball
Vienna is gearing up to welcome tens of thousands of revelers to its world famous Life Ball this weekend, one of the world's biggest...
China not to match US military power
China has no intention to match US military power, a top Chinese general said on Thursday in Washington. Gen Chen Bingde said America's armed...
KP suffering 18 hours of power outages
The citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday come out on streets as prolonged and unannounced electricity outage extended to 18 hours in the...
Power, entitlement fuel sexual misdeeds: experts
The list is almost too long to name. One-time US presidential contender John Edwards. Israel’s former president Moshe Katsav. Golf superstar Tiger Woods. IMF...
Unscheduled power cuts outrage citizens
Power outages worsened across the country on Wednesday after an alarming increase in line fault complaints and as power shortfall touched 6,000 megawatts. The...
Power crisis to worsen as demand set to reach 21,000 MW
The abyss between the electricity supply and demand will persist in the next fiscal year, as the peak power sector demand is expected to...
‘Five wind power projects to provide 250MW to country soon’
Around five wind power projects - each having a generation capacity of 50MW – will be set up soon and this way the country...
Electricity-saving campaign launched in Khanewal
The Khanewal District Government has started electricity-saving campaign in the district following the direction of the Punjab government and
the motive behind the campaign is...
Power crisis denting economy
Pakistan is currently faced with severe electricity crisis and resolution of the power problem is a serious challenge for the government. Electricity is an...
Refuse-derived fuel plant being installed in Faisalabad
On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant is being set up in Fisalabad under the patronage of...
Russia to assist Pakistan for power generation
Leading Russian companies Gazprom, Zarubezhneftegaz and Inter Raoues are keen to develop Pakistan’s energy sector and will contribute to the building of power generating...
Power generation – KESC in reverse gear after privatisation
The privatisation of the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) in 2005 has proved to be a bane than boon as instead of increasing, the power...
Of Bishoo, player power and the tennis scenario
Pakistan made heavy weather of their response to the modest West Indies first innings effort in the first Test match at Providence. Earlier, Saeed...
FFBL looks to invest in wind power projects
Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim (FFBL) is planning to invest in two wind power projects with capacities of 50MW each. The project is being undertaken...