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Khurram inaugurates 100 MW solar power project in Layyah

MULTAN, Dec 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Khurram Dastgir Khan on Wednesday said that 100 Megawatt ‘Zhenfa Solar Power Project’ was launched in south Punjab to increase the production of affordable and environment-friendly electricity. The per unit price of the electricity generated by the project will be Rs 9 and the project… Continue reading Khurram inaugurates 100 MW solar power project in Layyah

Govt devises concrete strategy to ensure affordable energy for all by 2030

Govt devises concrete strategy to ensure affordable energy for all by 2030

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):The incumbent government devised a concrete strategy to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and indigenous electricity for all by 2030. According to the three-year performance report of the government released on Thursday, the incumbent government inherited multiple challenges in power sector including system constraints, fast rising circular debt, inefficiencies driven by… Continue reading Govt devises concrete strategy to ensure affordable energy for all by 2030

CCoE approves AEDB, PPIB merger

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) on Thursday approved the summary submitted by Power Division proposing merger of two institutions, Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) and Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB). After detailed discussion, the committee recommended to submit the proposal for approval in the Cabinet. The meeting was held… Continue reading CCoE approves AEDB, PPIB merger

Hammad Azhar visits PPIB, takes briefing

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Thursday visited Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) and took complete briefing about the function of PPIB. This was his first visit to PPIB after assuming charge of the Ministry where he was warmly welcomed by PPIB Managing Director Shah Jahan Mirza alongwith other senior… Continue reading Hammad Azhar visits PPIB, takes briefing

Amendment in Agreement in Matiari – Lahore Transmission Line Project Signed

MIRPUR (AJK) Apr 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Mr. Hammad Azhar witnessed as Chief guest of the agreement signing ceremony of Addendum /Amendment in agreement for ±660 kV HVDC Matiari – Lahore Transmission Line Project between NTDC and Pak MLTC and Amendment No.1 to the Implementation Agreement (IA) between Private Power & Infrastructure… Continue reading Amendment in Agreement in Matiari – Lahore Transmission Line Project Signed

Chinese firm to build 82MWs hydropower plant in Chitral, costing $200m

BEIJING, April 23 (APP):China’s Sinohydro will build a run-of-the-river hydropower plant in Chitral of Pakistan’s northern KP province to produce 82MWs, or 380 GWh of clean energy per annum at the cost of $200 million. The Turtonas-Uzghor hydropower project will be executed by Uzghor Hydropower Pvt. Ltd., a consortium of China’s hydropower giant Sinohydro and… Continue reading Chinese firm to build 82MWs hydropower plant in Chitral, costing $200m

ECC withdraws customs duty on cotton yarn import

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wednesday withdrew Customs Duty on import of cotton yarn till June 30,2021, to ensure smooth supply of the commodity to the value-added industry, while bridging the gap between domestic production and overall demand for the inputs. The summary for withdrawal of Customs Duty… Continue reading ECC withdraws customs duty on cotton yarn import

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