Experts calls for reforms to fix Pakistan’s energy sector
KARACHI: Experts have called for institutional reforms to address excess power demand, rising electricity prices, and the influx of redistributed solar energy. They called for effective policies to ensure affordability, efficiency and sustainability in the power sector to address energy crisis and environmental challenges. This was discussed during a webinar titled, “Future of Pakistan’s Energy Sector”...
‘Kunda’ connections affect consumers, cause economic deterioration
Mehfooz Pakistan organizes webinar on safety implications of kunda connections Power theft affect paying consumers, makes industries uncompetitive Communities-based solutions and policies essential to address crisis Power theft, particularly through the ‘kunda’ system, is a pervasive issue across Pakistan that disproportionately affects consumers and the economy. Experts have called for community-based solutions and implementing effective...
Experts calls for reforms to fix Pakistan’s energy sector
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Combating Power Theft and the Kunda System
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Heavy rain forecast in Punjab, urban flooding alert issued
LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that torrential rains are expected to hit the province in the next few days, particularly on Muharram 8 and 9 (July 15 and 16). According to a private news channel, the PDMA has urged the management of mourning processions to take preventive measures in light of...
Islamabad launches Climate Change Fund to combat environmental degradation
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has established a Climate Change Fund, aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change in Islamabad. This initiative by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi marks a significant step towards addressing environmental concerns in the region. Commending the efforts, Interior Minister Naqvi praised CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali...
625 shops gutted in massive fire at Islamabad weekly bazaar
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99.4% children exposed to second hand smoke in Karachi: study
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NDMA warns of urban flooding risk in Karachi, Hyderabad
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