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RCB resolved 581 public complaints in January

RAWALPINDI, Mar 05 (APP):Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) resolved 581 public complaints during the month of January. According to spokesman RCB, 251 complaints were registered related to the sanitation department ,195 of electricity and 135 complaints were related to the water supply department. On the instructions of CEO Sayed Ali Irfan, action on public complaints was… Continue reading RCB resolved 581 public complaints in January

Commissioner directs to ensure uninterrupted electricity, security for general elections

HYDERABAD, Feb 02 (APP):Commissioner, Syed Khalid Hyder Shah Friday directed to ensure  electricity at the polling stations without interruption during the election day and arrange solar systems, batteries and generators for the polling stations which did not have HESCO infrastructure. He said this while presiding over the meeting in his office regarding the reparations for… Continue reading Commissioner directs to ensure uninterrupted electricity, security for general elections

SCCI urges govt to withdraw hike in fuel prices

PESHAWAR, Feb 02 (APP):Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Fuad Ishaq ha urged the government to withdraw the recent hike in petrol price by Rs. 13.55 per litre, terming it detrimental to the country’s economy. In a statement issued here on Friday, the SCCI chief said the government made an increase in petrol Rs13.55… Continue reading SCCI urges govt to withdraw hike in fuel prices

Pakistani Delegation visits PV Project in Chongqing for green energy cooperation

BEIJING, Jan.13 (APP):A delegation from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) of Pakistan visited the Wansheng 20 MW rooftop distributed photovoltaic power generation project in Chongqing, China. The project is being constructed by PowerChina Chongqing Engineering Cooperation. The General Manager of the Overseas Business Division of the company, Tu Yongguo, led the delegation, touring the key… Continue reading Pakistani Delegation visits PV Project in Chongqing for green energy cooperation

WAPDA generates 34 bln units hydel electricity in 2023

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):The outgoing year 2023 has been a satisfying year for hydropower and water sectors in Pakistan as WAPDA generated about 34 billion units of low-cost, clean and green hydel electricity, which is 2.2 billion units more than that of the last year. The country witnessed increased generation of hydel electricity, while under-construction… Continue reading WAPDA generates 34 bln units hydel electricity in 2023

CM directs MDA to start uplift work on housing scheme of nulla affectees

KARACHI, Dec 28 (APP):Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar presided over a meeting to finalise the development of a township at Taiser Town for the affected people of Gujjar, Mahmoodabad, and Orangi Nullah and directed the local govt dept to get the internal development started. The meeting was held at the CM House… Continue reading CM directs MDA to start uplift work on housing scheme of nulla affectees

Eight power pilferers booked:

SARGODHA, Oct 26 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) task force team caught eight power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown launched against electricity pilferage, here on Thursday. According to official sources, the task force teams raided various areas and caught eight accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. They were identified as–… Continue reading Eight power pilferers booked:

47 more power pilferers nabbed

ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday nabbed 47 power pilferers and imposed fine of over Rs 2.5 million for stealing electricity in various areas of the company during the ongoing special anti-power theft drive. The IESCO spokesperson told that some 2,974 meters were checked during the ongoing drive. Collectively over… Continue reading 47 more power pilferers nabbed

IESCO catches 488 meters for stealing electricity

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Saturday caught 488 meters and imposed a fine of over Rs 30.02 million for stealing electricity in various areas of the company. The IESCO spokesperson told that out of total, 332 meters were found slow and seven were tempered, while direct power supply was… Continue reading IESCO catches 488 meters for stealing electricity

137 power pilferers nabbed during crackdown against electricity thieves in Attock

ATTOCK, Sep 16 (APP):As crackdown against the electricity theft is in full swing in rural and urban areas of the district Attock, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), under the supervision of deputy commissioner Rao Atif Raza arrested 137 power pilferers while 155 cases were registered so far. Talking to APP on Saturday, DC Attock… Continue reading 137 power pilferers nabbed during crackdown against electricity thieves in Attock

Sweeping crackdown: 3,792 power pilferers apprehended in Mepco

MULTAN, Sep 16 (APP):Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) claimed to apprehend a total of 3,792 electricity pilfering during the intensive campaign within last week. According to official sources, in a resolute effort following the directives of Prime Minister Pakistan, an extensive operation against electricity theft in the Mepco region has produced remarkable outcomes. From September… Continue reading Sweeping crackdown: 3,792 power pilferers apprehended in Mepco

235 cases registered against electricity thieves in Sialkot: DPO

SIALKOT, Sep 15 (APP):Police launched a massive crackdown on electricity thieves. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Hasan Iqbal, on the instructions of the Punjab government, Sialkot police launched a drive against electricity thieves, registered 235 cases and a fine of 41,00,000 rupees was collected from them. “Electricity thieves do not deserve any concession… Continue reading 235 cases registered against electricity thieves in Sialkot: DPO

FIA registers five cases over electricity theft

LAHORE, Sep 15 (APP):In a proactive move to combat electricity theft, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) initiated a series of targeted raids across various localities in city and registered five cases over finding electricity theft. According to a spokesperson of the FIA, under the direct orders of Director Lahore Zone Sarfraz Virk, the Anti-Corruption Circle… Continue reading FIA registers five cases over electricity theft

Chaghi, Panjgur potential to produce thousands of MW renewable electricity: Speakers

QUETTA, Sep 04 (APP):Balochistan’s Chaghi and Panjgur districts have the potential to produce thousands of megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity (RE) from wind and solar energy but financial, administrative and political problems are hampering this potential from becoming a reality. These views were expressed by speakers while addressing a consultative conference held in Quetta on… Continue reading Chaghi, Panjgur potential to produce thousands of MW renewable electricity: Speakers

Pakistan, Iran to jointly open border market, power transmission line tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi will jointly inaugurate the Mand-Pishin border sustenance marketplace and Polan-Gabd electricity transmission line at the Mand-Pishin border crossing point on Thursday. The Foreign Office in a statement on Wednesday said this would be one of the six border markets to be… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran to jointly open border market, power transmission line tomorrow

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