National trade policy ineffective in simplifying tariff structure: report ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Policy (2019-24) was a step in the right direction but remained ineffective in... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Print Govt inks revised deals with 8 bagasse-fired IPPs ISLAMABAD: Following successful negotiated deals with the five Independent Power Producers (IPPs), the Energy Task... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:09am
Business & Finance After tariff fixation: KE will see no net impact from FCA, says regulator Nepra ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday said the impact of Fuel Charges... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:18am
Print Tiered pricing system: Gas tariff hike spared 66pc of consumers: Musadik ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik Wednesday clarified that 66 percent of gas consumers remain unaffected... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:33am
Print Rs151bn ‘irregular’ payment to KAPCO: CPPA-G seeks audit para settlement ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has asked Audit to settle an audit para about... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:36am
Business & Finance Tariff differential: KE could be allowed to claim mark-up at KIBOR+3.5pc if… ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow KE to claim interest or mark-up at KIBOR + 3.5 percent per annum,... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:39am
Print 150MW solar projects: KE receives lowest tariff bid KARACHI: Following the successful milestone of technical bid opening for K-Electric’s 150 MW solar energy projects... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:48am
Print Filed on behalf of Star Hydro: Nepra returns CPPA-G’s tariff revision plea ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has returned CPPA-G’s tariff modification... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:10am
Business & Finance Tariff reforms stressed to drive export-led growth ISLAMABAD: In follow-up of the Prime Minister’s constitution of the Committee on ‘tariff rationalisation for... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Print Tariff, USD indexation under PPA terms: South Korean co threatens to file global lawsuit Seeks intervention of Power Division to take appropriate measures to ensure that contractual commitments outlined in the PPA are upheld Updated 13 Aug, 2024 02:29pm
Opinion The challenge of IPPs—IV The second part of this story is the perceived cooperation from our Chinese brothers and friends. As per ... Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Markets PKI urges govt to stop making capacity payments to IPPs LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has asked the government to halt payments to the Independent Power... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance PTA seeks tariff concession for leather sector KARACHI: The Chairman, Pakistan Tanners’ Association (PTA), Muhammad Mehr Ali has said the present plight of the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance PTA prepares tariff for cellular mobile services regulations ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has prepared “Tariff for Cellular Mobile Telecommunication... Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:24am
Markets US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Markets There must be no further raise in electricity cost: expert KARACHI: Requesting for 76% increase in base tariff to Rs44.69 per unit from existing base tariff of Rs34 per unit... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Tariff petition: PPIB for excluding certain projects from Nepra application ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has proposed that pipeline hydropower projects who... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 08:44am
Print MYT mechanism: Three Discos’ average base tariff jacked up for 5 years ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased average base tariff of three power... Updated 17 Mar, 2024 09:58pm
World Trump suggests tax cuts can help offset 10% tariff impact WASHINGTON: Donald Trump defended Monday his proposal of a universal 10 percent tariff on imports, suggesting tax... Published 11 Mar, 2024 08:06pm
Business & Finance KE’s tariff adjustment period: Nepra issues addendum to clarify its decision ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has issued addendum to clarify its decision about... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am
Print Nepra competitive bidding tariff: Amendments to RFP, SPDs for large solar projects approved ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved amendments in the Request for... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:18am
Print Base power tariff: Nepra all set to approve increase of up to Rs7.50 per unit ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is all set to accord final approval for massive... Updated 23 Jul, 2023 08:00pm
Business & Finance KPT increases ‘wet’ charges KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT), the premier port of Pakistan has announced a tariff increase after a gap of 20... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
BR Research Power generation tanks like never before Pakistan’s grid power generation in March 2023 dipped 16 percent year-on-year. This has never happened before. Not... Published 27 Apr, 2023 07:04am
Business & Finance KPT seeks tariff revision ISLAMABAD: Loss-making state entity, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has sought revision in its tariff to meet the... Published 15 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Print KE seeks Rs635bn allocation for Tariff Differential Subsidy ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has sought allocation of Rs 635 billion for Tariff Differential Subsidy (TDS) in supplementary... Updated 18 Feb, 2023 08:53am
Print Effective Nov 2022: Agri consumers of Discos, KE have to pay Rs23.30/unit ISLAMABAD: The agriculture consumers of Discos and KE have to pay Rs23.30 per unit from November 2022, all-inclusive... Updated 04 Dec, 2022 10:07am
Markets DISCOS Govt may hike base tariff by Rs6.25/unit from July 1 ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to increase base tariff by Rs 6.25 per unit from July 1, 2022 and Rs 1.66 per... Published 17 Jun, 2022 06:37am
World US mulls lifting some China tariffs to fight inflation WASHINGTON: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Sunday that President Joe Biden has asked his team to look ... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 08:38pm
Business & Finance CPPA-G seeks electricity hike of Rs4.05 per unit National Electric Power Regulator Authority will hold a public hearing on May 31 to seek justification on the proposed raise. Published 20 May, 2022 01:13pm