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Dasu hydropower project

2,160MW Dasu project: Ministry told to speed up revised PC-1 process

Ministry of Economic Affairs asks Ministry of Water Resources to ensue availability of the Additional Financing for implementation of the project activities

Updated 26 Dec, 2024 02:47pm

MoEA concerned about slow work at DHP

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs has expressed its serious concern on the slow implementation of 4,320MW...

Updated 14 Dec, 2024 12:08pm

$425m national transmission modernisation project: World Bank rates implementation as ‘moderately satisfactory’

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation of “National Transmission Modernization Project” of $425...

Updated 13 Dec, 2024 09:14am

Curbs on workers, experts’ movement: Slowdown hits Dasu hydropower project work: World Bank

Says slowdown due to restrictions on the ground-transportation of international workers and experts from Islamabad to Dasu and shortage of armored vehicles for their movement within the project areas

Updated 17 Oct, 2024 03:32pm

Pakistan

‘Construction on 15 key Dasu hydropower project fronts continues’

LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Engr. Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) has said that Dasu Hydropower Project is of immense...

Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Billions of rupees spent on DBD, Dasu projects: Chairman WAPDA

LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) has said that Rs78.5 billion and Rs.17.35 billion are being...

Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am

Business & Finance

World Bank approves additional $1bn for Dasu Hydropower Project

LAHROE: In what can be termed a significant development for much-needed financing to generate clean, green and...

Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am

Pakistan

World Bank approves $1bn financing for Dasu Hydropower Project

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $1 billion as the second round of additional financing for...

Updated 11 Jun, 2024 07:52pm

Pakistan

With Beijing’s assistance, Gwadar port to transform into logistics hub, says Shehbaz

PM invites Chinese businesses especially the textile sector to set up industries in Pakistan

Updated 28 May, 2024 08:15pm

Dasu Hydropower project: ECC approves compensations for Chinese victims

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a compensation package of US$2.58...

Updated 24 May, 2024 02:28pm

Terror attack near Besham: Govt to pay $2.5m compensation to Chinese nationals’ heirs

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is to pay compensation of about $2.5 million to the heirs of five Chinese nationals who lost...

Updated 23 May, 2024 09:17am

PM reaches out to Chinese engineers working on Dasu project

DASU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday assured foolproof security measures for the Chinese nationals working...

Updated 02 Apr, 2024 11:46pm

Pakistan

Wapda chief visits Dasu project to express solidarity with the Chinese firm

LAHROE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) visited Dasu Hydropower Project today to express solidarity...

Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:23am

Pakistan

Jamia Mosque inaugurated in Komila City

LAHORE: The newly constructed Jamia Mosque was inaugurated Sunday in Komila City of Upper Kohistan District in ...

Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am

Hydropower, transmission: Major projects face rupee cover issue

ISLAMABAD: Major hydropower and transmission line projects are reportedly facing Rupee cover issues due to less...

Updated 05 Jan, 2024 08:45am

Markets

Generating more units: Wapda helps exchequer save Rs106bn

LAHORE: Wapda generated about 34 billion units of low-cost, clean, and green hydel electricity in 2023, which is 2.2...

Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:04am

Business & Finance

WB VP visits Tarbela, Dasu hydropower projects

LAHORE: World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser along with a 4-member delegation visited Tarbela 5th Extension and...

Published 03 Dec, 2023 02:59am

Pakistan

Land acquisition completed for Dasu Dam: WAPDA chief

LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) has said that the pace of construction work will be further...

Published 23 Aug, 2023 06:32am

Markets

Dasu Hydropower Project: Stage 1 of concrete Starter Dam completed

LAHORE: In a major development towards implementation of Dasu Hydropower Project, Stage 1 of the concrete-Starter ...

Published 22 Jun, 2023 05:45am

Power supply to Dasu affectees: Pesco accused of being uncooperative

ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has accused Peshawar Electric Power Supply Company (Pesco)...

Updated 11 May, 2023 08:43am

Power Division says circular debt crosses Rs4trn mark

ISLAMABAD: Power Division has claimed that circular debt stock has crossed Rs 4 trillion after Rs 400 billion were...

Updated 29 Apr, 2023 01:22pm

Pakistan

Chinese man accused of blasphemy released on bail

PESHAWAR: A Chinese national arrested in Pakistan on blasphemy charges was released on bail on Friday, police said,...

Published 28 Apr, 2023 05:05pm

Editorials

Uncontrolled righteous anger

EDITORIAL: In yet another incident of religious frenzy a Chinese national working at the Dasu hydropower project in...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 06:25am

Pakistan

Chinese engineer accused of blasphemy airlifted to another district over safety fears

Officials say engineer at Dasu hydropower project was accused after he highlighted 'slow pace of work' during the holy month of Ramadan

Published 17 Apr, 2023 05:52pm

Markets

Selection of consultants for Dasu transmission line: World Bank observation angers Senate panel

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power Wednesday expressed its serious annoyance at the World Bank’s...

Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:20am

Pakistan

Fire ruins warehouse complex at Dasu hydropower project

One police official says electrical fault suspected cause of the fire

Published 04 Apr, 2023 12:18pm

BR Research

Investing in grid transmission

In the power sector, investment in transmission system is as important as the investment in the generation capacity....

Published 24 Mar, 2023 08:52am

Markets

Dasu Hydropower Project has created 2,664 jobs: PCJCCI chief

LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) stated during a...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Dasu hydropower project: Course of Indus River diverted

Dasu will become the project with highest annual energy generation in Pakistan i.e., 21 billion units per annum on average

Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:56am

Markets

Power generation from Dasu project to commence by end of 2026, Wapda chief told

LAHORE: Construction work is under progress on 12 different sites of Dasu Hydropower Project. The critical diversion...

Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	155.74
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 16	5,937.34
Nasdaq / Jan 16	19,338.29
Dow Jones / Jan 16	43,153.13
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,671.81
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,567.81
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,477.94
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,852.83

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 16	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 16	241,941
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	79.09
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,713.02
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.05
Petrol/Litre / Jan 18	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

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