Envisioning Karachi’s energy future

[ad_1] Karachi is seeing a surging energy demand due to its rapid expansion. Diverse industries and commercial activities serve as major employment hubs and propel the national economy and attract…

IGCEP: Managing uncertainties

[ad_1] Pakistan formally adopted the Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) in 2020 to strengthen and regulate its energy system, aiming to meet economic growth and socioeconomic development. The National…

Discos—a dead weight around our necks?—II

[ad_1] Unbeknown to the Regulator, presently the DISCOs are not even maintaining their existing infrastructure. Basically, they are wasting the outlays on works that do not update or properly assure…

No more business as usual—II

[ad_1] Known solutions to our problems start with merit-based governance and justice system adhering to our Constitution. Structural changes need to be made to existing layers of governance of local…

Power sector controversy: take-or-pay contracts

[ad_1] Energy prices have increased tremendously which has created controversy and unrest in the country. IPP contracts are under great debate. Many people argue that these are unfair and unjust.…

Daunting challenges facing the caretakers

[ad_1] The caretaker government has stepped in amidst massive economic and political challenges demanding promulgation of an ‘economic emergency’ in order to arrest the slight. The government’s mandate — by…

Energy sector reforms: Earnest intentions for structural changes necessary – V

[ad_1] Expanding the thought process Proven integrated model of K-Electric needs to be replicated in other power DISCOs and also in GAS DISCOs instead of repeating unsuccessful concept of privatizing…

Scoular, Nepra in plant-based ingredients pact

[ad_1] OMAHA, NEB. — Scoular has partnered with Nepra Foods Inc., Centennial, Colo., a manufacturer of allergen-free food and plant-based food ingredients and consumer products, to manufacture and distribute specialized…