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February 16-28, 2010
Rs. 90b and 4,500 MW power capacity lying unusedMangla going waste!
Mangla Dam's additional 2.33 million acre feet storage capacity costing more than Rs. 90 billion and hydropower projects of about 4,500 MW are in jeopardy - may go waste - at least for some more time because of non-implementation of its pre-raising agreement and three provinces' opposition to allocating water for Azad Kashmir. ... full story
Ministry of Industries and Production is considering to raise the level of deletion program requiring car/ motor cycle companies to increase more and more of locally made components and delete imported parts. full story
Pakistan will need 40,000 MW power by end 2020. Presently Pakistan lives with about 20,000 MW accompanied by lots of load shedding. The figure emerged at a technical session (January 29) arranged by Karachi Center of Institution of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Pakistan. . full story
Lahore is currently in a mess - illegally built buildings are being demolished and those who bought flats, shops or offices in them are facing a big financial crunch. Many of these had no inkling that they had invested in an illegal or at least extra legal venture. But interestingly enough some town planners think the provincial government's action in itself is illegal or at least without enough 'legal justification' and without understanding many other components of the issue. ...full story
The proposed Chashma-Jehlum (CJ) Link Canal power house is becoming another Sindh-Punjab dispute. The two already have bitter relations on distribution of river waters. full story
Almost every major development project completed in Islamabad in last three years was undertaken in violation of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act. This was revealed to National Assembly (January 28) in response to a question put by Yasmin Rehman of Pakistan Peoples Party. ...full story
World Water Day 2010 IEP to host a seminar
Institution of Engineers, Pakistan will celebrate 'World Water Day 2010' on March 22, 2010 at its Lahore head office in the form of a seminar whose recommendations will be sent to government for considerations and implementation. ...full story
National Highway Authority is planning to build an interchange at Okara Bypass on G T Road (N-5) costing Rs. 285 million. NHA Executive Board has approved the Project. This will be part of a countrywide program for construction, extension and maintenance of national highways and motorways. ...full story
City District Government of Karachi is building 4 flyovers on Sharea Faisal as part of its signal-free corridor project without obtaining clearance from Sindh Environmental Protection Agency....full story
Karachi Electric Supply Company too is considering to distribute over two million energy savers, worth Rs. 250 million, among its consumers to conserve over 200 MW of electricity by end 2011. ...full story
Growth of national economy can be improved in coming years with greater focus on skill development. Industry plays an important role in achieving higher GDP and per capita income in all countries. Our economy has suffered due to fluctuating fortunes of industrial growth that include both LSM (large scale manufacturing) and SMEs (small and medium enterprises)....full story
KESC Share Holders Association has complained to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority about KESC's plans for scrapping its seven old generating units in Korangi to cut its expenses at the cost of load shedding hit consumers. These units can generate a total of 175 MW....full story
Sindh government has failed to implement its Water Master Plan for Thar Coalfields in three years. Provincial Development Working Party had approved this scheme (cost Rs. 176 m) in January 2007. The scheme included studies of water supply and wastewater management....full story
Thar coal reserves as also the men working there have begun to be treated well - better than till recent past. The improvements are mainly being powered by Engr. Scientist Dr. Samar Mubarkmand, Chairman of Thar governing body. ...full story
Sindh government has failed to properly utilise $ 2 million provided by World Bank for Thar Coal and Power Technical Assistance Project, it was reliably learnt. It has also recently surrendered Rs. 42 million unutilised funds given for setting up a unit to monitor use of the WB loan. ...full story
US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and General Electric will partner with Pakistani companies for developing wind energy in Pakistan. OPIC can fund the projects and GE provide wind turbines to Pakistani investors, say well placed sources in Alternative Energy Development Board. ...full story
Thar Coal and Energy Board has decided (January 9) to lay a railway line connecting Thar Coal field with Karachi Port. PRACS would prepare the proposal for this. ...full story
Capital Development Authority and Rawal-pindi Development Authority have formed a joint venture for constructing Cherah Dam on Soan River (cost Rs. 5 b) to tackle the drought in the twin cities....full story
President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abdul Majid Haji Mohammad has urged US companies engaged in oil and gas business in Pakistan to invest in Thar coal and other energy sector projects....full story
Pakistan today has 97.56 million cellular phone users. Less than a decade ago (in 2000) the situation was pretty humble - a bit over 300,000.
Cellular phone business - imports and reta-iling has blossomed over the years and government collects billions of rupees in taxes.
...full story
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