Tag: power
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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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Shebaz Sharif wants uninterrupted gas, power supply during Ramazan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities on Monday to ensure uninterrupted gas and power supply, aiming to help people during the holy month of Ramazan. In a high level meeting on the petroleum sector, the premier instructed officials to give all possible support to private sector, local, and foreign investors in exploring and refining gas…
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PM Kakar sets 48-hour deadline for relief plan amid electricity bill protests
Amid escalating protests across the nation demanding relief from inflated power bills, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has taken proactive steps to address the pressing issue. In response to the ongoing unrest, Prime Minister Kakar convened a high-level meeting yesterday to strategise and formulate a comprehensive relief plan within the next 48 hours.
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Political arrests show our politicians have learnt nothing
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) social media head Azhar Mashwani went missing outside his house on Thursday when he was taking a cab to Zaman Park. His brother has lodged an FIR of his kidnapping. PTI has alleged that Azhar has been illegally abducted by the authorities. It is indeed quite alarming that three days have passed…
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CDA to turn off 50% lights on Islamabad’s roads to save energy
Under the federal government’s energy-saving plan, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to turn off 50 per cent of the streetlights in Islamabad. However, all the street lights will remain switched on in residential areas for maximum facilitation of the citizens at night, according to CDA spokesperson. The CDA is leading the charge to…
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Millions in Pakistan without electricity after countrywide outage
Millions in Pakistan without electricity after countrywide outage
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SBP to lift import restrictions next week
The government has lifted import restrictions on commodities intended for vehicle manufacturing, mobile production, solar power equipment, and nuclear reactors for power generation projects commencing in 2023, despite Pakistan’s limited foreign exchange reserves.
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‘Agar PM house ko secure karna hai, toh mobile phones ko band karna hoga’: Khurram Dastgir
Federal Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that “Agar PM house ko secure karna hai, toh mobile phones ko band karna hoga.” (If one wants to secure the Prime Minister’s (PM) house, the use of mobile phones should not be permitted within the premises.) The minister’s remarks came after several audio leaks allegedly…
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Pakistani men, time’s up: We will no longer tolerate another Zahir and Shahnawaz
The age of uncertainty grappling Pakistan is rather appalling. Lately, women in Pakistan and around the world are nothing but just another hashtag. Their name, story, and pain last only till another hashtag replaces them. We as a country are still dealing with the horrors of the murder of Noor Mukadam. We haven’t healed as…
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Xiaomi launches 280,000 mAh power bank for outdoor use
The MIJIA Outdoor Power Supply 1000 Pro, a new outdoor power supply from Xiaomi, has been launched. This product will compete with outdoor power banks made by well-known companies like Anker and others. The “mixed solid-liquid electrolyte lithium battery” used by the MIJIA Outdoor Power Supply 1000 Pro has passed the acupuncture test. The internal…