electricity

Ongoing talks with 11 IPPs to reduce electricity prices (Minister of Energy) Blogging Sole

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Ongoing talks with 11 IPPs to reduce electricity prices (Minister of Energy) Blogging Sole

Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari. — APPLICATION/File Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari said on Friday that negotiations with 11 other independent power producers (IPPS) were currently underway to reduce electricity tariffs. While briefing on the ‘Bijli Sahulat package’, Laghari said the government had terminated power purchase agreements with five IPPs, a … Read more

ECC gives green light to winter package for electricity consumers Blogging Sole

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ECC gives green light to winter package for electricity consumers Blogging Sole

A representative image of transmission lines. — AFP/File The package aims to encourage the use of electricity to generate income. Electricity consumption in winter ranges from 9,000 to 12,000 megawatts. ECC also approves Rs26.07 per kWh for all eligible consumers. ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved the winter package … Read more