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August 12, 2021

North-South pipeline: some proposals

A new gas transmission pipeline to transmit imported RLNG from Port Qasim to Lahore is under active discussion; it is even implementation for the last six […]
August 2, 2021

Prospects of National Electricity Plan

Positive aspect of NEP is inclusion of security of supply and indigenisation ISLAMABAD: The National Electricity Plan (NEP) is being developed by the Power Division as […]
July 24, 2021

Pricing petrol

Petrol prices were increased on July 15 in Pakistan by Rs5.40/litre to a level of Rs118/litre, while diesel prices were raised by Rs2.54/litre to a level […]
July 19, 2021

Despite price hike: Petrol and diesel still cheaper

Prices in Pakistan remain lower when compared with region and elsewhere ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices were increased on July 15 by Rs5.40 to Rs118 per litre, while […]
July 5, 2021

LNG terminals: open market pipedream

Though investors are ready, there is uncertainty about customers and allied infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Yet again power load-shedding and gas shortage in the country. This time it […]
July 3, 2021

A critical appreciation of NEP — II

National Electrical Policy (NEP) has been approved recently by CCI (Council of Common Interest) which is the final approving institution in this respect. The Part-I of […]
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 […]