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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Power generation stabilises after falling for two years
Nepra said earlier this year that state-owned power generation companies fared poorly in the wake of lack of maintenance, deterioration of equipment, insufficient technical expertise, poor management and underutilisation of installed capacity. PHOTO: FILE Pakistan's power generation reached 127,159 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in financial year 2024-25, remaining almost unchanged as compared with previous year's production of 127,059 GWh, according to a report released on Monday. The stability in power generation came following a decline over the past two years. Year FY25 could be divided into two parts – in the first nine months (July-March), power generation fell 2% to 90,147 GWh while in the fourth quarter (April-June), the generation increased 7% to 37,012 GWh. The recovery in the latter part of the year helped offset the earlier decline, said Topline Research in its report. The uptick in 4QFY25 was led by the diversion of captive power plants to the national grid after the government imposed an off-grid levy on captive power users, effective from February 2025. Furthermore, the government also announced a reduction in the overall unit cost in the April-June quarter after using savings that stemmed from tariff negotiations with the independent power producers (IPPs) and the reallocation of petroleum development levy (PDL). In the first three quarters, the report mentioned, the electricity generation declined as bulk buyers largely relied on their own captive power production by using furnace oil, gas and other fuel sources. Hydel electricity contributed the most to total production, having a 31.44% share in FY25 compared to 31.38% in FY24. It was followed by re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG)-based power production, which accounted for 17.48% of total production against 18.70% a year earlier. Local coal-fired plants contributed 12.23% in FY25 vs 12.51% in FY24 while imported coal-run plants had a 7.13% share compared to 3.40% in FY24. Nuclear, gas, wind and furnace oil-based generation contributed 17.66%, 8.82%, 3.02% and 0.41%, respectively. Three new hydroelectric power additions to the system include SK Hydropower Station, initially commissioned at 221?megawatts, with total planned capacity of 884?MW; Pehur Hydel Power Plant, having capacity of 18?MW; and Marala Hydropower Plant, with a capacity of 7.64?MW. Additionally, the Lakhra Power Plant (Genco-IV), a 150MW coal-fired facility, has also been added. In FY25, the average generation cost edged down 2% to Rs8.6 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) compared to Rs8.8 per kWh in FY24. In June alone, the fuel cost dipped 9% year-on-year (YoY) but was up 1% month-on-month to Rs7.9 per unit. "It is interesting to note that around 46% of power generation came from RLNG, coal and gas with average fuel cost of Rs16.5 per unit in FY25," Topline commented. Separately, the cost of imported coal-based generation declined 28% YoY to Rs16.7 per kWh due to a 5% drop in international coal prices. Similarly, the RLNG cost decreased 1% on the back of a decline in international crude oil prices by 12% to $70 per barrel in FY25. "We expect 5-8% growth in electricity consumption in FY26 due to gradual and continuous transition of captives to the national grid and imposition of PDL on furnace oil. Furthermore, gradual economic recovery amidst easing interest rates will also help increase power generation," the report added.
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan's power generation increases 8% in June
Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 13,744 GWh in June 2025, an increase of over 8% MoM compared to the generation recorded in April 2025, suggesting an uptick in economic activity. Back in May 2025, power generation stood at 12,755 GWh. Analysts noted that rising temperatures and a significant increase in hydel generation i.e. 12% MoM also helped in demand improvement. On a yearly basis, power generation surged by 2% as compared to 13,461 GWh in June 2024. In FY25, power generation remained largely flattish, increasing by 0.1% YoY to 127,159 GWh compared to 127,059 GWh in the SPLY. 'Power generation in Pakistan in FY25 has remained flat on a YoY basis because companies relied largely on their power generation throughout the year amidst expensive grid energy,' said Topline Securities. 'The government introduced off off-grid levy in February 2025 to discourage the use of captives and encourage companies to move to the grid. 'Alongside this, the prime minister also reduced overall unit cost by over Rs5/kwh in Apr, May and Jun 2025 after savings from negotiations with IPPs and relocation of PDL amount to electricity saving. As a result of this, in 4QFY25, the electricity production was up 7%,' it noted. On the other hand, the total cost of generating electricity in Pakistan was up 1%, clocking in at Rs7.9 KWh in June 2025 compared to Rs7.8 KWh registered in May 2025. On a yearly basis, the cost was down 9%, compared to Rs8.6 KWh in June 2024. In June, hydel emerged as the leading source of power generation, accounting for 39% of the generation mix, to become the largest source of electricity generation. This was followed by RLNG, which accounted for 16% of the overall generation, ahead of coal local, which accounted for 11% of the power generation share. Among renewables, wind and solar generation amounted to 4% and 1%, respectively, of the generation mix.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Time of India
730 Arrested, Drugs Worth ₹8.6 Crore Seized in 473 Days under Op Thunder
1 2 Nagpur: Cracking down on the sale and use of narcotic substances in the city, Operation Thunder, led by commissioner of police Ravinder Singal, resulted in the arrest of 730 individuals and the seizure of drugs and other narcotics worth Rs8.6 crore over 473 days. The operation, launched in March 2024 as part of the broader 'Drugs Free Nagpur' initiative, significantly dented the local drug trade and disrupted several interstate supply chains. Between March 1, 2024, and June 17, 2025, police registered 540 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act across various police station jurisdictions in the city. The seizures included high-value contraband like MD (mephedrone), ganja, charas, opium, and doda, among others. The cops also seized adulterated and spurious food items suspected to be used as a front for drug trafficking or mixed with narcotics, highlighting the evolving tactics of peddlers. Building on the momentum, Nagpur police announced a citywide awareness campaign from June 20 to June 26 to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The week-long initiative will feature mass anti-drug pledges, poster and essay competitions, rallies, nukkad nataks (street plays), and debates at schools, colleges, chowks, bus stands, and police stations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like See Your Home's Worth Instantly Home Value Free Calculator | Search Ads Learn More Undo Events will take place across key public spaces, including Samvidhan Chowk, Futala Lake, Nagpur Railway Station, and other localities. The commissioner credited the operation's success to its dual strategy of aggressive enforcement backed by deep intelligence. Police teams were activated across all police stations, in coordination with crime branch units, to revisit and scrutinise NDPS cases registered between 2020 and 2025. This included door-to-door tracing of absconding or previously untraced offenders, many of whom went underground or relocated to other states. "We're not just arresting people within city limits. We aim to dismantle the main source, from the street peddler to the interstate supplier. That led us to concrete leads in places like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai, and Odisha," said CP Singal. He added that the campaign's emphasis now is on prevention, in line with this year's global anti-drug theme: "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention." The department has embraced digital tools like the SIMBA System App to maintain real-time biometric and identification records of every suspect apprehended. Additionally, DOGR (Data on Gang Records) forms are being filled for all accused, and mobile phones are being scanned for links to larger drug syndicates. Preventive actions under various legal provisions are being initiated wherever necessary.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Octogenarian from Pashan loses Rs8.6 lakh to online fraudsters
1 2 Pune: Online fraudsters siphoned off Rs8.6 lakh from the bank account of an 80-year-old retired executive of a power company between April 19 and 20. Senior inspector Chandrashekhar Sawant of the Baner police said, "The victim from Pashan received a text message containing a link to a remote access software from the fraudsters, who pretended to be executives of a private bank. Trusting the message, he clicked on the link, and a remote access software was downloaded on his cellphone. Following this, the victim ended up sharing the PIN of the remote access software with the fraudsters. Soon, his phone was compromised." Sawant said, "The fraudsters then gained control of the phone he used to execute the net banking transactions. The suspects noted down the details and siphoned off money from his bank account within a night. They also liquidated his fixed deposits using the internet banking facilities. They used the online payment system to transfer the money from his account." The victim regained control of his account on April 21. After reviewing bank transactions, he realised that he was cheated and approached the Baner police to lodge a complaint.
Express Tribune
26-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
PAC seeks action on power defaulters
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday summoned details of the top 300 defaulters, as both public and private entities owe trillions to power distribution companies (DISCOs). Due to the failure of DISCOs to recover outstanding dues, the national exchequer has suffered a loss of Rs877 billion. A PAC meeting, chaired by Junaid Akbar, reviewed the audit objections related to the Power Division for the fiscal year 2023-24. The session was apprised that DISCOs had pending recoveries of over Rs877 billion from defaulters during the financial year 2022-23. An audit report revealed massive outstanding dues across various power distribution companies (DISCOs). In FESCO, 513 consumers collectively owe Rs2.47 billion. HESCO has 5,900 consumers with unpaid dues amounting to Rs44.46 billion. Meanwhile, LESCO faces arrears of Rs16.1 billion from 3,736 consumers. PESCO has 824 consumers who owe Rs8.6 billion, while QESCO's outstanding dues stand at a staggering Rs603.35 billion from 2,428 consumers. SEPCO is owed Rs119.837 billion by 342 consumers. TESCO has 146 consumers with unpaid bills totalling Rs6.17 billion. Meanwhile, IESCO's outstanding dues amount to Rs200 million from 142 consumers. Audit officials informed the committee that 118 letters had been sent to the Power Division for recovery efforts, with QESCO having the highest number of unresolved cases. During the session, committee member Khalid Magsi expressed frustration over Balochistan's deteriorating law and order situation, claiming that movement in the province has become nearly impossible. He said that people in Balochistan are left with no option but to take up arms, alleging that BLA operatives roam freely in the streets. He further asserted that dues recovery in Quetta was no longer feasible, saying the Balochistan government was itself the biggest defaulter. In response, the Power Division Secretary informed the committee that DISCOs have submitted working papers for the recovery of Rs162 billion, pledging to personally monitor the progress. The PAC chairman instructed the auditor general to verify the claim by the next session and directed the Power Division to conduct two Departmental Accounts Committees (DACs) each month, with a monthly report on recoveries. The committee also scrutinised DISCOs' failure to remove outdated electrical equipment and recover outstanding dues exceeding Rs501 billion. It was revealed that DISCO officers had been availing free electricity, prompting the Power Secretary to announce that the federal government has decided to discontinue free electricity units.
