Economy

Anticipation for Task Force on IPPs Zaki Aijaz, the Vice President and Regional Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed strong anticipation for the task force on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Pakistan’s Power Sector Reforms. He emphasized the need for holding the 40 IPPs accountable and providing necessary relief to the public. …

As of June 2024, Pakistan’s public and publicly guaranteed debt has soared to an unprecedented Rs74.6 trillion. This dramatic increase of Rs8.2 trillion, or 12.3%, from the previous fiscal year has pushed the debt-to-GDP ratio to a concerning 70.5%. This figure significantly surpasses the statutory limit of 57.5% set by the Debt Limitation Act, signaling potential trouble for the nation’s …

Introduction In a recent Senate Standing Committee on Energy meeting, Energy Minister Awais Leghari highlighted a dramatic increase in electricity costs from Independent Power Producers (IPPs), with unit prices soaring from Rs. 3 in 2016 to Rs. 285, marking a staggering 9600% rise over eight years. This revelation underscores significant concerns about the current structure and agreements with IPPs. Concerns …