Electricity supply situation across Pakistan has deteriorated further, with unannounced load-shedding increasing in Punjab, including major cities such as Lahore, according to sources. Read More: Energy shortfall in Punjab crosses 2,000MW Officials and system operators report that the overall electricity shortfall has exceeded 3,500 megawatts nationwide, placing additional strain on distribution companies (DISCOs). The worsening gap between […]
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NTDC fined Rs50 million for the 2021 blackout
According to a NEPRA representative, the NTDC failed to maintain the supply of power in a timely fashion, as it took the company at least 20 hours to restore power. The blackout prompted an investigation, and the committee tasked with investigating the incident submitted a comprehensive report to the relevant authority. According to NEPRA, NTDC […]
Power Division says sufficient electricity available in system
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Power Division spokesperson has said that sufficient electricity is available in the system as per its demand in the country. In a statement, the spokesperson said that the entire transmission system in the country was fully working despite suspension of power supply from 1200 megawatts Port Qasim power plant. He said […]
Engr Muhammad Ayub takes over charge of NTDC managing director
LAHORE: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has appointed Engr Muhammad Ayub as Managing Director National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) as a stopgap arrangement. The NTDC Board of Directors has recently promoted him as Deputy Managing Director Planning & Engineering. The spokesman of NTDC has said that Engr. Muhammad Ayub did his Master […]