The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $375.9 million in financing for Pakistan’s Grid Stability Enhancement Project, to strengthen the country’s national power transmission network under the Boosting Energy Security through Transmission in Pakistan (BEST-PAK) Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA). The project is the first phase of a 10-year program to help Pakistan modernise its […]
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NEPRA raises electricity prices by Rs 1.19 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced an increase of Rs. 1.19 per unit under the April 2026 fuel price adjustment, while also approving a reduction of Rs. 1.98 per unit under the quarterly adjustment. According to the notification, the fuel price adjustment will apply across the country, including K-Electric consumers, and will be […]
The AI Arms Race Runs on Electricity, Not Algorithms (Part II)
The country’s renewable energy potential is particularly noteworthy. Pakistan possesses substantial solar resources across much of its territory. Hydropower remains underdeveloped relative to its long-term potential. Wind energy projects have demonstrated promising results in several regions. Combined with improvements in transmission infrastructure and energy storage technologies, these resources could support future digital growth. Another opportunity […]
The AI Arms Race Runs on Electricity, Not Algorithms (Part I)
The world has spent the last few years obsessing over artificial intelligence. Headlines have been dominated by breakthroughs in large language models, increasingly sophisticated chatbots, autonomous systems, and the race among technology giants to build ever more powerful AI platforms. Governments are drafting AI strategies, investors are pouring billions into AI startups, and corporate executives […]
Punjab okays Electricity Duty Rules 2026
The Punjab cabinet on Monday approved the Electricity Duty Rules 2026, introducing a revised taxation framework for private power generation, including generators and solar energy systems, while exempting domestic consumers. According to details, under the new rules, private generators and solar power systems above 500 kVA will be brought into the tax net. Industrial and […]
Power consumers to get Rs 1.75 per unit relief over next three months
Electricity consumers across the country are expected to receive an unusual relief of Rs1.75 per unit over the next three months (June to August), due to Rs 64 billion in savings mainly on account of lower capacity charges paid to power producers during the first quarter (January-March 2026) of the current year, it emerged on […]
‘Electricity theft brought under control in journalists’ colony’
With the support of the Pakistan Media Foundation Islamabad, an event titled “Dialogue with Journalistic and Literary Personalities” was held in Journalists Colony. Additional XEN (Executive Engineer) Journalists Colony, Sagheer Ahmed, was the chief guest. Sagheer Ahmed stated that journalism is a respected profession and plays a major role in the development and progress of […]
Renewable Electricity from Footsteps
When it comes to inventions in human history, the generation of electricity has no match. In my opinion, it can be categorised among the most crucial inventions that have played a vital role in the past and are still playing a central role today. Be it commencing economic development or saving human lives in hospitals, […]
Cuba hit by repeated blackouts amid US oil blockade
Cuba faced another nationwide blackout on Saturday, marking the third collapse of its national power grid this month. Some areas regained electricity on Sunday, but the repeated outages have intensified humanitarian concerns as the country grapples with fuel shortages caused by the ongoing US economic blockade. Read More: Canada to aid cuba amid US oil pressure, crisis […]
Government backs balanced solar adoption, says minister
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has reaffirmed the government support for solar energy while emphasizing the need for a fair approach that does not burden non-solar consumers. Read More: Pakistan rapidly advancing towards clean energy: minister In a statement on Saturday, the minister dismissed claims that the government opposes solar power […]