Govt considers shutting down IPPs to lower electricity bills
The federal government is considering several strategies to reduce electricity tariffs in response to the financial difficulties affecting the power sector. One proposal being evaluated is the potential shutdown of domestic Independent Power Producers (IPPs) operating in both public and private sectors. The government is considering several strategies to reduce
Gohar Ijaz proposes plan to lower electricity bills
Former Interim Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz has proposed a plan to lower electricity bills across the country. According to private TV channel, former Interim Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz has proposed eliminating all taxes on electricity bills and halting payments of 2 trillion rupees to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Ejaz suggested
Elderly woman commits suicide after using medical savings to pay hefty electricity bill
In a heartbreaking incident, Razia Bibi, a 65-year-old woman suffering from a hernia, took her own life after using her treatment savings to pay an unexpected electricity bill, ARY News reported on Sunday. Razia Bibi had diligently saved money for her hernia operation. However, when faced with an electricity bill
Electricity consumers set to get major relief soon
The federal government has decided to revoke the recent electricity tariff increase for households consuming up to 200 units per month. The approval to withdraw the hike was given during a cabinet meeting convened by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to sources, the government plans to offer a subsidy of
KP in dark: CM Gandapur lashes out at PM for massive power outages
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday issued a stern warning to the Shehbaz Sharif-led federal government, cautioning that the situation could escalate if loadshedding is not reduced to a maximum of 12 hours. The ongoing dispute between Peshawar and Islamabad over loadshedding in KP has flared
Ahsan Iqbal: 2018 ‘Tabdali’ as devastating as eastern Pakistan tragedy
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal described the 2018 transformation as a catastrophe for eastern Pakistan. Impact of 2018 Changes Speaking to the media in Lahore, Ahsan Iqbal stated that the changes in 2018 were a conspiracy. He added that 240 million people still suffer the consequences. Stock Exchange
Govt commits to continuing solar net-metering policy
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari assured on Sunday that the government has no intention of ending the solar net-metering policy. The statement came in response to media reports suggesting a shift to a new gross-metering mechanism. During a press conference at the Lahore Electric Supply Company
Board exams rescheduled in AJK due to tense situation
The Mirpur Intermediate and Secondary Education Board has decided to postpone the Intermediate examinations in light of the tense situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). As per an official notification, the exams originally scheduled for May 13 will now begin on May 25. In a recent development amidst the
President Zardari wants to resolve issues in AJK through dialogue
President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the importance of restraint and dialogue in resolving the issues in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) during a meeting with members of the AJK Legislative Assembly affiliated with the Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP). He urged all stakeholders, including political parties, state institutions, and the
Solar panel prices plummet in Pakistan
Over the past six months, the market has witnessed a staggering 30 per cent reduction in solar panel prices
