An investigation led by South Korean authorities into the fire has begun, but no cause has yet been determined. Air accidents are nearly always caused by a combination of factors, according to experts. Passenger carry-on bags inspected at boarding gates and found not to contain power banks will be tagged and then allowed in overhead […]
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a reduction in the monthly fuel price adjustment for December, which may result in a decrease of Rs1.30 per unit in the power tariff for a month. The CPPA’s petition will be heard tomorrow. According to the CPPA’s request, the fuel cost per unit of electricity in […]
The power division official was briefing the Senate body chaired by Senator Mohsin Aziz over review agreements with the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). “The closure of these IPPs will save 411 billion rupees of the national exchequer,” the official said. The energy official also informed that the dollar-based contracts have been canceled with eight bagasse […]
Over 2,300 US flights were canceled on Monday with thousands more delayed amid the winter storm, tracking website FlightAware showed, compounding similar air travel headaches from the day before. Meanwhile, nearly 200,000 customers remained without power from Missouri to Virginia as frigid temperatures settled in Monday night, according to Poweroutage.us, another tracking site. The National […]
The power theft was exposed by the host of the program Iqrar ul Hassan, who revealed that stolen electricity was being used at Sohail Shaukat Butt’s residence and in his village. Iqrar contacted the provincial minister over the phone and informed him about the electricity theft happening at his house. In response, the minister pretended […]
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that all the power centers, including the army, should be a part of the negotiations as it is beyond the capabilities of the politicians alone. Speaking during a ceremony hosted on the death anniversary of Khawaja Rafiq, the minister said: “There is army, bureaucracy, politicians, judiciary and media. These are […]
The violent mutiny sent shock waves through the South Asian nation and ended with the army crushing the mutineers, with scores arrested and sentenced to death. A previous official investigation into the mutiny which left scores dead blamed years of pent-up anger among ordinary soldiers, who felt their appeals for pay rises and better treatment […]
According to a spokesperson for K-Electric, the electricity of defaulters in Nazimabad has been disconnected due to outstanding dues amounting to billions of rupees. The spokesperson added that the outstanding amount owed by these defaulters has exceeded Rs1.7 billion. Despite multiple assurances, the dues were not paid. Regarding load-shedding, the spokesperson for K-Electric stated that […]
A report on the state of competition in the power sector, released by the CCP, points out the strong presence of SOEs and the resulting impact on competition within the power sector. The report recommends the government open the power market and enforce the model of a Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM). The CCP […]
According to NEPRA documents, the fine was levied due to various reasons, including excessive billing, unannounced load shedding, and fatal accidents The breakdown of fines includes Rs 1.149 billion for distribution companies, Rs 749.5 million for power generation companies, and Rs 56 million for transmission companies. Some major fines include Rs 50 million imposed on […]