The Punjab cabinet on Monday approved the Electricity Duty Rules 2026, introducing a revised taxation framework for private power generation, including generators and solar energy systems, while exempting domestic consumers. According to details, under the new rules, private generators and solar power systems above 500 kVA will be brought into the tax net. Industrial and […]
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Power consumers to get Rs 1.75 per unit relief over next three months
Electricity consumers across the country are expected to receive an unusual relief of Rs1.75 per unit over the next three months (June to August), due to Rs 64 billion in savings mainly on account of lower capacity charges paid to power producers during the first quarter (January-March 2026) of the current year, it emerged on […]
‘Electricity theft brought under control in journalists’ colony’
With the support of the Pakistan Media Foundation Islamabad, an event titled “Dialogue with Journalistic and Literary Personalities” was held in Journalists Colony. Additional XEN (Executive Engineer) Journalists Colony, Sagheer Ahmed, was the chief guest. Sagheer Ahmed stated that journalism is a respected profession and plays a major role in the development and progress of […]
Renewable Electricity from Footsteps
When it comes to inventions in human history, the generation of electricity has no match. In my opinion, it can be categorised among the most crucial inventions that have played a vital role in the past and are still playing a central role today. Be it commencing economic development or saving human lives in hospitals, […]
Cuba hit by repeated blackouts amid US oil blockade
Cuba faced another nationwide blackout on Saturday, marking the third collapse of its national power grid this month. Some areas regained electricity on Sunday, but the repeated outages have intensified humanitarian concerns as the country grapples with fuel shortages caused by the ongoing US economic blockade. Read More: Canada to aid cuba amid US oil pressure, crisis […]
Government backs balanced solar adoption, says minister
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has reaffirmed the government support for solar energy while emphasizing the need for a fair approach that does not burden non-solar consumers. Read More: Pakistan rapidly advancing towards clean energy: minister In a statement on Saturday, the minister dismissed claims that the government opposes solar power […]
Bangladesh panel flags Adani power deal as overpriced, cites procedural flaws
DHAKA: A government-appointed review committee in Bangladesh has flagged the Adani Power coal-fired plant’s electricity supply deal as overpriced, citing serious procedural anomalies in the contract award. The National Review Committee (NRC) report, dated January 20, found that the Godda plant in Jharkhand, India, charged Bangladesh electricity at a 39.7% premium over the nearest private-sector […]
Government cites weather, fuel issues for recent power outages
ISLAMABAD: The government on Sunday acknowledged power outages across Pakistan over the past 8–10 days, attributing them to transmission constraints, fuel mismanagement, and adverse weather conditions. Speaking at a press conference, Power Minister Awais Leghari said fog, north-south transmission bottlenecks, extended maintenance at a nuclear plant, and fuel arrangement issues at the Sahiwal Coal Power […]
SHC issues notices over Karachi power disconnection plea
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday issued notices to the secretary of the Power Division, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), and K-Electric over a petition challenging the disconnection of electricity in an entire Karachi neighbourhood. Read More: SHC extends stay on NEPRA’s decision on KE tariff case A two-judge constitutional bench, headed […]
Discos implement forced loadshedding as shortfall hits 4,000MW
Power distribution companies (Discos) across Pakistan have begun forced loadshedding as the national electricity shortfall surged to nearly 4,000 Megawatts (MW), including 1,100MW in the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) area alone, which covers five districts. Read More: Govt says no electricity load shedding being carried out in country Officials attributed the shortfall to dense fog, […]