Syed Akhtar Ali

June 25, 2021

A critical appreciation of NEP – I

National Electricity Policy (NEP) has been recently approved by CCI (Council of Common Interest). It is a requirement under the Nepra Act. Apart from meeting a […]
June 21, 2021

Power sector: the regulatory discontent

CPPA-G criticises capacity expansion plan due to its negative impact on tariff ISLAMABAD: Public hearings were held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) recently […]
June 19, 2021

Load-shedding adds to summer heat’s intensity

For several days, the whole country suffered a massive breakdown of electricity amidst unprecedented heat crossing 45 deg. C. In some localities, claims are that the […]
June 10, 2021

New IGCEP for power capacity planning

A new IGCEP (Indicated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan) has been submitted by NTDC (National Transmission and Despatch Company) for the regulator’s approval. There are some questionable […]
May 31, 2021

What NEPRA can do?

By revising IGCEP and making schedule adjustments for projects, it can play constructive role. ISLAMABAD: There has been some confusion or even controversy over Nepra’s role […]
May 27, 2021

Circular debt — I: Worse still to come?

Circular debt issue is getting more serious by the day. Worse has yet to come with the installation of new capacity while demand continues to stagnate. […]
May 26, 2021

Controlling circular debt

The circular debt issue is getting more serious by the day and the worst has yet to come with the installation of new capacity while demand […]
May 3, 2021

New oil refinery policy – a review

Policy should continue for long time to attract good quality FDI ISLAMABAD: A new oil refinery policy is at advanced stages of consideration. Old refineries are […]
April 30, 2021

How to control circular debt

The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: Success and Challenges’. It was recently reported that the […]