The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) submitted a resolution against ongoing scheduled and unscheduled power outages by K-Electric in Karachi, particularly during the ongoing heatwave. The resolution, submitted by MQM-P MPA Maaz Mehboob, demands an immediate end to load shedding during extreme weather conditions, saying prolonged outages are causing severe hardship for residents. “With the onset […]
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AR Rahman reflects on power of ‘zikr’
In a recent podcast, music maestro AR Rahman opened up about the spiritual power of Zikr (remembrance), sacred names and how certain words can carry an energy that goes beyond their literal meaning. During the conversation, host Faridoon asked Rahman what importance Zikr holds for him, adding it seems to mean “much more than the […]
2 million power consumers register for subsidy under QR code system
Around two million single-phase electricity consumers in Pakistan have registered under a QR code system launched to verify subsidy eligibility. According to Ministry of Energy’s official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the number of protected consumers has increased from 9.5 million in FY2022 to 21.5 million in 2026, while subsidized residential consumers now total 29.57 […]
Power of Pakistan’s Diplomacy
In international politics, influence is not always measured by the size of an economy or the strength of a military. Sometimes, it is measured by the ability to bring rivals to the table, reduce tensions, and promote stability in a divided world. In recent years, Pakistan has increasingly emerged as a country that seeks dialogue […]
Govt says no plan to end subsidy for protected power consumers
Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari has clarified that the government is not withdrawing electricity subsidies for protected consumers, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise as inaccurate and misleading. Speaking on the government’s power sector reforms on Sunday, Leghari said the number of protected consumers has increased from 9.5 million to 21.5 million over the past four […]
Power sector circular debt swells despite reduction agreements
The circular debt of Pakistan’s power sector has increased significantly during the current fiscal year, raising questions about the effectiveness of the government’s measures to control this crisis. According to official documents shared with Daily Times, the circular debt increased by Rs 224 billion during the first eight months of the fiscal year 2025-26 (July […]
Demand for battery fans increases amid increased power outages
Due to increasing load-shedding and heat in provincial metropolis, citizens have been forced to adopt alternative sources, as a result of which there is a significant increase in the demand for battery fans and rechargeable lights. According to various market shopkeepers, due to prolonged power outages, domestic consumers are buying battery-operated fans and lights in […]
Power, Perception, Media, and the UAE’s Quest for Stability
The Middle East has once again entered a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States have revived global debate about whether the region is approaching a broader confrontation or merely another phase in its long history of strategic rivalry. While the Middle East has experienced repeated cycles of […]
Coal-fired power: minister says govt seeking win-win solutions with partners
Minister of State for Climate Change Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal on Sunday stressed that Pakistan’s energy transition has reached a decisive stage where economic stability and climate obligations must advance together, as continued reliance on coal has become a financial and trade liability for the country. Addressing the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) […]
Russian Oscar hopeful believes in the power of animation
Konstantin Bronzit may be one of Russia’s most celebrated animators, but he still gets the jitters during awards season. The 60-year-old writer-director is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film this year for the 15-minute “Three Sisters”, competing alongside productions from the United States, Canada, Ireland and France. The winners will be […]