Tag: Power
Power sector reforms in eight months, IFIs told
ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday assured the International Financial Institutions (IFI) that the power sector reforms will be completed within the next eight months.
Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf provided this assurance to a joint delegation of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and Asian Development Bank in the federal capital.
According to an official statement issued by the Power Ministry, the joint delegation of IFIs was led by IMF
Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf provided this assurance to a joint delegation of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and Asian Development Bank in the federal capital.
According to an official statement issued by the Power Ministry, the joint delegation of IFIs was led by IMF
Government reviewing power tariff system
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is having second thoughts on the differential tariff regime, one of the key ingredients of the proposed power sector reforms, as their implementation may raise issues that some regional parties might try to exploit.
The government had sought legal advice whether a national level regulatory body could notify different tariff for countrywide implementation, official sources said. They said under the proposed power sector reforms, the government
The government had sought legal advice whether a national level regulatory body could notify different tariff for countrywide implementation, official sources said. They said under the proposed power sector reforms, the government
Russia wants more nuclear power projects in Asia: FM
HANOI: Asian nations are keen on striking nuclear power deals with Russia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday, as world powers race to secure projects in the energy-hungry region.
"Our partners expressed particular interest in nuclear energy, noting Russia's vast experience in this sphere," Lavrov said in Hanoi, where President Dmitry Medvedev attended a regional summit. During Medvedev's visit to Vietnam, Russia will also sign a multi-billion-euro deal on Sunday to
"Our partners expressed particular interest in nuclear energy, noting Russia's vast experience in this sphere," Lavrov said in Hanoi, where President Dmitry Medvedev attended a regional summit. During Medvedev's visit to Vietnam, Russia will also sign a multi-billion-euro deal on Sunday to
Is govt serious about ending power crisis and circular debt?
KARACHI: With the power crisis worsening with each passing day, it seems the consumers' misery has failed to convince the government to take serious measures for redressing the root causes of the problem, the circular debt issue being the foremost one.
Further, the politically-embattled federal government also seems slapdash towards its commitments with international power companies, like M/s MAN of Germany, in terms of the timely materialisation of the Construction Contract.
Further, the politically-embattled federal government also seems slapdash towards its commitments with international power companies, like M/s MAN of Germany, in terms of the timely materialisation of the Construction Contract.
PPP-‘Q’ meeting was a show of power against MQM: Sana
ISLAMABAD
The Pakistan People Party's meeting with the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) is meant to send a message to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) that its breaking away from the coalition will not destabilise the federal government as PPP has the PML-Q's support, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday.
Sanaullah was talking to reporters after appearing before the judicial commission constituted to probe the abduction and torture of senior journalist
The Pakistan People Party's meeting with the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) is meant to send a message to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) that its breaking away from the coalition will not destabilise the federal government as PPP has the PML-Q's support, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday.
Sanaullah was talking to reporters after appearing before the judicial commission constituted to probe the abduction and torture of senior journalist
Nawaz ‘power hungry’, has no principles: Imran
LAHORE
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf could not even think of joining hands with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz because Nawaz Sharif is power-hungry and can forego any principle to attain power, Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan said on Monday.
Addressing a press conference, Imran said the opposition was attempting to save a corrupt system, adding that the only obstacle to the 'corrupt' rulers was Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry. The PTI chairman warned the PPP
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf could not even think of joining hands with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz because Nawaz Sharif is power-hungry and can forego any principle to attain power, Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan said on Monday.
Addressing a press conference, Imran said the opposition was attempting to save a corrupt system, adding that the only obstacle to the 'corrupt' rulers was Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry. The PTI chairman warned the PPP
Power tariff doubled in 3 years; outages continue
LAHORE
The electricity prices have doubled and the television fees collected through electricity bills have increased by 50 percent since the menace of load shedding started in December 2007 and the present government assumed power in March 2008, while consumers have been warned of more tariff hikes, Pakistan Today has learnt.
When load shedding started, consumers were enjoying low prices of electricity and subsidies were also provided on certain tariffs. Commercial and
The electricity prices have doubled and the television fees collected through electricity bills have increased by 50 percent since the menace of load shedding started in December 2007 and the present government assumed power in March 2008, while consumers have been warned of more tariff hikes, Pakistan Today has learnt.
When load shedding started, consumers were enjoying low prices of electricity and subsidies were also provided on certain tariffs. Commercial and
Pervez Ashraf promises to ramp up power production
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, while discussing achievements of the present government, revealed that 1700 Mega Watt electricity had been added to the system since he had taken charge, and said that a further 1000 to 1200 MW would be installed in the coming three to four months.
Addressing a ceremony, he said that the government was making optimal use of its available resources to overcome the power crisis.
"Power is a public utility and is the
Addressing a ceremony, he said that the government was making optimal use of its available resources to overcome the power crisis.
"Power is a public utility and is the
Power Sector reforms to be expedited
ISLAMABAD:
The transition committee on power sector reforms decided on Friday to expedite the drafting of the new electricity law, preparing business plans for all distribution companies (DISCOs) and holding the technical audit of all generation companies (GENCOs).
According to an official statement, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Nadeemul Haque chaired the first meeting of the Transition Team on Power Sector Reforms in Lahore on Friday.
During the meeting, the
The transition committee on power sector reforms decided on Friday to expedite the drafting of the new electricity law, preparing business plans for all distribution companies (DISCOs) and holding the technical audit of all generation companies (GENCOs).
According to an official statement, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Nadeemul Haque chaired the first meeting of the Transition Team on Power Sector Reforms in Lahore on Friday.
During the meeting, the
