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Power restoration slow in flood-hit areas, bill relief uncertain

Over 2.8 lakh households remain without electricity; Govt yet to decide on relief despite earlier assurances. Tens of thousands of families in flood-affected regions across Pakistan remain in darkness, as more than 283,000 consumers are still without electricity despite ongoing restoration efforts. According to the latest Power Division report, torrential …

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Plans to tackle gas sector circular debt under consideration

“Protected” category for electricity consumers is expected to be phased out Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: After taking steps to address the circular debt in the power sector, the federal government is now working on a plan to eliminate the massive circular debt in the gas sector. The aim is to remove …

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SSGC business plan falters amid project delays & financial irregularities

Aftab Maken KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), a pivotal player in Pakistan’s energy sector, is facing severe criticism as its ambitious business plan for FY 2024-27 appears to be significantly derailed by pervasive operational delays, questionable accounting practices, and a troubling lack of strategic foresight. A recent internal assessment …

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