Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal said that Gwadar will become an internationally acclaimed world-class port city that will have tremendous opportunities for its people.“We hope that Gwadar will become an internationally acclaimed world-class port city, which will have tremendous opportunities for its people,” he told Xinhua while applauding the development […]
Read MoreIsland mode is the only solution for power system issues: Engr. Tanveer Jafri Combined power losses of 37 pc can be minimized; what is required is will, says head of Jafri & Associates
Pakistan’s power woes can be addressed and of course, there is a solution to the issues connected to electricity and its tariff, says Engr. Tanveer Ahmed Jafri. ‘We as consultants have been presenting remedies for the issues at all forums.’ There is a solution available but what is required is the will, he adds.Elaborating on […]
Read MoreHave engineers really surrendered before power politics
Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar’s statement that the state of the country’s economic health is worse beyond her anticipation speaks volumes about the situation we are faced with.Considered to be an eminent economic wizard, Dr. Akhtar’s account before a group of the country’s parliamentarians exposes the fault lines that we are set upon.Also, interesting […]
Read MoreProvision of “free electricity” is not possible: KE
In response to reports about power situation in Karachi and adjoining areas, KE maintains that there the loadshed plan is the same as announced and implemented in March 2023.The company conducts periodic assessments of its feeders for losses and recoveries which becomes the basis of the loadshed plan. As of now, over 70% of KE’s […]
Read MoreIs Sindh serious to takeover power sector?
The Sindh government finally moved towards establishing the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA) to take over the power sector in the province after its cabinet approved the birth of the entity last week.As per the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Act 1997, the provinces are allowed to construct power houses and grid stations […]
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