August Power Tariff Relief – 57 Paisa Cut for XWAPDA Users: The electricity consumers of XWAPDA power distribution companies (DISCOs) may also feel the effect of a new lower electricity tariff in the near future as CPPA-G has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to cut down fifty-seven paisa per unit for the … Read more
High Electricity Consuming Home Appliances: Electrical appliances are some of the most important elements required to bring comfort in contemporary homes. However, some home appliances use more energy than others, thus causing high bills on electricity. It is important to know which devices consume much energy to enable control of expenses incurred in energy usage. … Read more
The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) has shown good progress towards the reform agenda of Pakistan’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). At a meeting convened on Thursday, the committee endorsed the classification of the NHA and Pakistan Post Office Department as the critical SOE. All these decisions are in line with a global plan to enhance … Read more
The Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan, Ijaz Ahmed Qureshi, has very actively intervened in a case of a skyrocketing electricity bill for a citizen in Abbottabad. In view of this intervention, the Ombudsman has shown he is concerned with fairness and transparency of Electricity Supply Companies billing procedures. Background of the Complaint Working on the lead, … Read more
Switching to Thar Coal—Pakistan Energy Future: Specialists attending the recent seminar, “Leveraging Indigenous Coal Resources for Sustainable Energy in Pakistan,” pointedly noted the dire need of shifting from imported coal to that of Thar. This transition is considered crucial for developing stable and feasible energy security in the country of Pakistan. Seminar Highlights Strategic Shift … Read more
