AJK govt signs agreement for Azad Patan hydropower project

In a recent development, the govt of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has signed an agreement with Azad Pattan Power Private Limited for construction of 700.7 MW Azad Pattan Hydropower project as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The project is expected to be completed with an investment of $ 1.35 billion. The project agreements […]

PPA for 300MW Gwadar coal power project to be signed in December

The Pakistani and Chinese side held detailed meeting regarding Gwadar in Joint Working Group (JWG) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Both sides agreed to sign the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)/Implementation Agreement (IA) of 300-megawatt (MW) Imported Coal-Based Power Project at Gwadar on priority basis. The 300MW imported coal-based power project worth $542.32 million was […]

Harpo Hydropower Project receives German grant worth 1.5 million Euro

Germany and Pakistan have signed grant agreements worth Euro 18.5 million. Under these agreements, the Government of Germany will provide support to the Government of Pakistan for health facilities and combating polio in the country, along with services towards mitigating energy issues. The agreements were signed by Noor Ahmed, secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs and […]

KE to use Oracle for efficient power management

K-Electric has decided to utilise the services of Oracle to improve management of over 600 distributing components of power distribution equipment. Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (Oracle Cloud SCM) will automate the demand management and supply process for over 600 components of power distribution equipment of KE. K-Electric will deploy Oracle Cloud SCM […]

Dr Rehanul Haq Siddiqui appointed chairman BoD Saindak Metals Ltd

The federal government has approved the appointment of 10 new members for Board of Directors (BoDs) of Saindak Metals Limited. The BoD will be headed by Dr Rehanul Haq Siddiqui. Saindak Metals Limited (SML) is a 100 percent Government of Pakistan (GoP) owned enterprise working under the administrative control of the Petroleum Division. It deals […]