Tag: electricity
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PPP leader Saeed Ghani terms Punjab govt’s relief in bills a ‘political stunt’
Sindh Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani mocked the Punjab government’s recent move to give relief to the masses by reducing electricity prices for just two months, terming it a “political stunt.” He said this in response to Punjab’s government’s decision to provide relief to the public by rescuing Rs 14 per unit on electricity…
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‘Good news’ coming soon on electricity prices: Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that he will give the nation “good news” regarding reduced electricity costs and a new economic reform plan. “Today, there is inflation. People are worried about electricity bills and other problems. However, if not all is good in the country, not all is bad,” said the PM. “Our…
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Employees getting Rs 15 billion of free electricity: Secretary Power Division
The Senate’s Standing Committee on Energy has been briefed by the Secretary of Power Division that 190,000 employees are being given free electricity worth 15 billion rupees annually. He said, “Our electricity demand for industry is about 25 percent, decreasing over time.” The Secretary explained that 25 million employees of 400 units received a 592…
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No immediate relief in sight for high electricity costs, experts warn
Experts have little hope for a reduction in Pakistan’s high electricity prices. The government has turned electricity and petroleum products into revenue sources, and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) face no performance checks or contract revisions, they said, adding that it gives the generators unchecked freedom. Experts discussed the issues with DAWN at a seminar titled…
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Over 1,500 booked after crackdown on electricity thieves in Matiari
Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) officials have filed 10 cases of electricity theft against over 1,500 individuals during a crackdown on electricity theft in Matiari. The cases have been registered at the Hala, New Saeedabad, and Matiari police stations, naming over 1,500 electricity thieves, Geo news reports. HESCO officials reveal that approximately 60 per cent…
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Air conditioners are contributing in global warming: Experts
Experts warn that air conditioners, primarily used to beat the heat and cool rooms, are contributing to global warming by heating up the environment and increasing temperatures. In cities where tree cover is decreasing, the number of air conditioners is rising. Ecologists from the University of Agriculture explain that while ACs cool indoor spaces, they…
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One lakh KP families to get free solar from govt
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to provide free solar systems to one lakh families across the province. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has instructed officials to provide solar systems to impoverished families experiencing load shedding in the province. Under this initiative, each eligible family in Pakhtunkhwa will receive a 2 KV solar system. These…
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Consumers not receiving electricity units at basic rate: Court hears petition
The Lahore High Court has issued a written order for the previous hearing of a petition filed against the imposition of protective and non-protective tariffs on electricity consumers. The Supreme Court ordered the public prosecutor to appear with instructions at the next hearing. The written order said that according to the petitioner, tariffs related to…
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Fixed electricity rates increased for industrial, commercial, agricultural consumers
The government has further increased the price of electricity by five rupees 72 paise per unit, starting July 1. Fixed charges will apply to electricity consumers. For non-protected consumers, the new rates are as follows: Up to 100 units, the rate is Rs. 23.73; for 201 to 300 units, the rate is Rs. 32.98 per…
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Another shock for the masses; electricity prices increased
In another shock to the people, the federal government on Wednesday approved up to 51 percent or Rs 7.12 increase in the per-unit price of electricity from July, The Tribune reported. With immediate effect, a whopping 32.5 million consumers, predominantly households, will be compelled to spend an additional at least Rs580 billion in this fiscal…