Frequent power outages grip Pakistan

Apr 01, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 1 : Pakistan is facing a severe power crisis with all nine power distribution companies (Discos) on Thursday starting hours-long interruptions...

Pakistan faces severe power crunch

Apr 16, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 16 : Pakistan is recording an electricity shortfall of 6,000 megawatts (MW) against the production of 15,500MW with a demand of...

Pakistan power regulatory body hikes power tariff by 20 pc

Jun 15, 2024

The new tariff of PKR 5.72 per unit will take effect on July 1. This adjustment is expected to generate an additional PKR 485...

Pak opposition rejects 'fake inquiry' in massive power outage

Jan 16, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 16 : Calling for an impartial inquiry, opposition in Pakistan Senate rejected an inquiry by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority...

Power crisis affecting red zones: Pakistan

Apr 24, 2022

Karachi [Pakistan], April 24 : Just a few days ahead of Eid ul Fitr, the frequent power load-shedding amid soaring temperatures has increased the...

7 officials suspended for negligence after massive power failure in Pakistan

Jan 10, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 11 : Pakistan's Central Power Generation Company on Sunday suspended seven officials of Guddu Thermal Power Station on account of negligence...