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PM unveils support package for industrial and agricultural sectors

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PM unveils

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special relief package for industries and agriculture sectors. During a meeting with a delegation comprising experts from the industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as representatives of the business community, the Prime Minister unveiled the package aimed at supporting industrial growth and strengthening the agricultural sector. … Read more

Awais Leghari announces Pakistan’s roadmap for Renewable energy

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Awais Leghari announces Pakistan’s roadmap for Renewable energy

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said that Pakistan has set clear targets to move towards clean energy. During a meeting, he shared that independent boards are being formed in power distribution companies to improve governance, bring in professional expertise, and ensure accountability. Leghari said the government has managed to cut losses … Read more

Awais Leghari assures fair and transparent talks with IPPs

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Awais Leghari assures fair and transparent talks with IPPs

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Leghari, met with Power Sector International Development Partners. The development partners included representatives from various international organizations. Leghari discussed power division reforms to improve efficiency and discipline. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari held a detailed session with Power Sector International Development Partners to discuss power sector … Read more

Leghari seeks enhanced energy cooperation with China  

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QINGDAO: Federal Minister for Power, Awais Leghari, held separate meetings with representatives of Power China and Energy China on the sidelines of the Third Belt & Road Ministerial Conference in Qingdao, China.

Awais Leghari met with Mr Yao Huan, Vice-President of Power China and Ni Zhen Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of the Energy China in Qingdao, China.

During these meetings, the Federal Minister engaged in fruitful discussions aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between Pakistan and these leading Chinese energy companies.

Recalling historic visit of Premier Li Qiang to Pakistan, Minister for Power conveyed Pakistan desire to modernize power dispatch and transmission systems, aimed at cutting lines and other losses.

At the meeting with Vice President Yao of Power China, both sides explored the possibility of establishing a state-of-the-art research and development center in Pakistan to facilitate the integration of advanced technologies and best practices into the country’s energy framework.

Minister for Power noted that the proposed center would not only enhance operational performance but also contribute to sustainable energy solutions benefiting both Pakistan and its partners.

During the meeting with President Ni of Energy China, both sides expressed their views on the future trajectory of energy cooperation under second phase of CPEC, including enhancing energy mix and advancement of new technologies into the power generation and dispatch systems.

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Govt taking all possible measures to reduce power tariff: Awais Leghari

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Awais Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said that incumbent government is taking all possible measures to reduce power tariff and protect consumer rights.

The discussion was being made with power plant companies for providing relief to consumers, he said while talking to a private television channel.

In reply to a question about power theft cases, he said that all public sector transformers would be controlled through remote devices and we hope, all such issues would be resolved with the passage of time.

The government has taken concrete measures in the power sector to boost investment and business activity in the country, he added.

In reply to a question about profit from power plants, he said all the power plants would have to revise their profit plan to benefit the consumers. Providing cheap electricity to the industrial sector was also the focus of the government, he stated.

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Task force set up to bring reforms in power sector: Leghari

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ISLAMABAD : Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari  said that on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Task Force on Implementation of Structural Reforms in Power Sector had been constituted to review all the aspects for improvement in power sector.

Talking to media persons along Co-Chairman of the Task Force Muhammad Ali, after first meeting of the Task Force, the minister said that power sector was the backbone of any economy and the government was committed to bringing reforms to enhance its efficiency.

He said that since its inception, the incumbent government under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif had started work to bring structural reforms in the power sector and around 20 to 22 key points were identified in this regard.

He said the PM has assigned the responsibility of the chairman of the Task Force to me. The Task Force would review in detail all issues pertaining to power sector reforms. All the government institutions would coordinate to implement the reforms in letter and spirit, he said.

He said we have little time and it is imperative to provide dividend to the nation and the consumers. Speaking on the occasion, Co-Chairman of the Task Force, Muhammad Ali said that today was first meeting of the Task Force and in coming days, it would regularly meet on daily basis.

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PM constitutes task force for structural reforms in power sector

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a task force to implement structural reforms in the power sector.

Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari will be the chairman of the 8-member task force and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Muhammad Ali will be the chairman of the task force while Lieutenant  General  Muhammad Zafar Iqbal will be the national coordinator in the task force.

Apart from this, grade 21 officer Syed Zakaria Ali Shah will be appointed as a member of the committee and one member each from NEPRA, CPPA, PPIB and SECP has also been included in the task force.

The terms of reference (TORs) have also been issued, the task force can engage any expert from the public or private sector to carry out the work.

According to the TORs, the task force will make recommendations for reducing capacity payments and closing down certain power plants, while the task force will also review cost-of-production measures taken by IPPs.

According to the TORs, the task force will identify illegal activities, procedural defects, regulatory loopholes in the establishment of IPPs, the task force will review the compliance of the IPPs with the terms of the agreements with the government and make the power sector financially sustainable. The task force will make recommendations to make the power sector financially sustainable.

The TORs also state that recommendations will be made regarding increasing power consumption in industries, special economic zones, the task force will also suggest measures to resolve the revolving credit of the power sector.

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Latest Update on Solar Net Metering in Pakistan (June 2024)

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Minister Power clarified recent discussions on Pakistan’s solar system and net metering policies. Concerns arose after Energy Minister Awais Leghari mentioned a potential net metering policy review. Leghari confirmed his openness to reviewing the net metering policy if necessary. Minister of State for Power Ali Pervaiz Malik clarified recent discussions regarding Pakistan’s solar system and … Read more

Federal, KP govts agree to jointly work to overcome power losses

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Federal, KP govts agree to jointly work to overcome power losses

ISLAMABAD: Federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governments have agreed to jointly work to overcome power losses and recover areas. This was announced by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari at a joint news conference in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, Ali Amin … Read more

Power sector reforms to be implemented after approval: Leghari

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ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Business Council called on Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari.

Challenges confronted to Industrial sectors of the country came under discussion during the meeting.

During the meeting, the delegation highlighted issues affecting the industries and presented recommendations to improve the power sector.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the recommendations presented by the Pakistan Business Council have already been included in the ongoing reform agenda of the power sector.

He said the power sector reforms would be implemented with a clear timeline after approval from the Prime Minister.

The reforms would promote favorable environment for industrial growth in Pakistan.

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Govt chalks out concrete road-map for reforms in power sector: Leghari

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said that on the directives of Prime Minister, a concrete road-map had been chalked out bring comprehensive reforms in country’s power sector to control power pilferage, over-billing and circular debt.

Addressing a pressing conference, he said after assuming charge of the ministry, short comings of the power sectors were reviewed to address chronic issues permanently.

The government was committed to bringing improvement in the energy sector, he added. He reiterated that no leniency would be given to the power pilferers irrespective of their status and position adding that over-billing would also not be tolerated at any cost. Solid strategy had also been devised to eliminate menace of power theft in the country, he said.

The minister said lower-middle class had been suffering from the power theft and we had to rectify existing shortcomings in the power system. He went on to say that accumulative loss of power distribution companies (DISCOs) would surge to Rs 560 billion by June. Electricity units worth over Rs 300 billion were consumed by the power pilferers, he added.

He said it was the need to hour to deal such power pilferers and officials involved in this illegal practices strictly. The country could not afford such misappropriation of billions of rupees to the economy, he added. He vowed not sparing even higher officials such as XENs, SDOs, Chief Engineers involved in patronage of power pilferage. He claimed that around 20 per cent officials of power sector were involved in this dirty practice.

Awais said that all CEOs had already been directed to remove ‘kunda’ before April 23 failing which strict action would be taken against the responsible officials.

The minister appreciated the support of Interior ministry and FIA for supporting the DISCOs to eliminate power theft.

Replying to a question, he said that solar panels having 6800 megawatts capacity were imported in current year adding that mostly the people were shifting on off grid.

In winter season, incentive package would have to introduce to increase power demands to meet capacity payment demand, he added.

To another question, the minister said that the circular debt was around Rs 2400 to Rs 2500 billion and out of which Rs 1900 billion was under the head of recovery.

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Awais Leghari gives April 23 deadline to curb power pilferage

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Awais Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has given April 23 as deadline to all Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to curb power pilferage completely.

Terming the current efforts to curb menace of power pilferage insufficient, the minister directed strict action against power thieves. The data did not match to the actual damages of power theft, he said.

He said the incumbent government has zero tolerance about power pilferage and committed to rooting out the power theft menace. He said all the concerned officers should trace all the sources of electricity pilferage and addressed them. SEs, XENs

SDOs and concerned field staff have to give certificate of no theft in their respective areas, the minister said. He said all CEOs would verify these certificates and submit them to the ministry. These performance would be reviewed on weekly basis and no leniency would not be tolerated, he said.

Awais said legal, disciplinary action would also be taken against the officials for inconsistency or conflicting evidence. Amendments would also be brought in the laws severely punish the officials involved in electricity theft, he said.

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Awais Leghari vows to combat electricity theft

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Awais Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Leghari expressed his unwavering resolve to combat electricity theft across all DISCOS.

Addressing the Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Power Distribution Companies (Discos) via video link, he underscored the urgent need to address electricity theft.

During the event, the discussion primarily focused on combating electricity theft, which the Minister described as a form of economic terrorism severely impacting the country’s economy.

He urged Discos officials to harness technology and innovation in their endeavors to eradicate power theft, aiming to minimize indiscriminate power outages, particularly affecting consumers who diligently pay their bills.

Leghari called for the removal of all obstacles hindering efforts to prevent electricity theft and warned that employees and officers involved in such illegal activities would face firm and decisive action.

He reiterated that there would be no political interference in the campaign against electricity theft, emphasizing decisions based on merit for a transparent and impartial approach.

The Minister instructed all Discos to establish modern customer service centers nationwide and appoint competent officers to ensure the timely resolution of customer complaints.

He stressed the importance of kindness towards consumers and emphasized a policy where the “customer is always right.”

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