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Balochistan’s total power demand approximately stands at 1200 megawatts, which is less than half of the requirement of Karachi. It is because of the fact that the province has no sound industrial base; hence there is no significant consumption of electricity for industrial purpose in the province. The power consumption is largely for domestic purpose. Being the least populous province, it consumes the least power, as compared to other …
Read More »Future of Pakistan linked with renewable energy
Interview with Mr Inam Ur Rahman – CEO, Reon Energy Ltd & Tenaga Generasi Ltd Profile Inam ur Rahman is the Chief Executive Officer of Reon Energy Limited (REL) and Tenaga Generasi Limited (TGL), wholly-owned subsidiaries of Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (DLL). He joined DLL as CEO in September 2009 and was re-elected at the 21st AGM on 27th Sep 2012. He is currently serving as a Director on the …
Read More »Regasified LNG import – A fastest solution to ease burden on Pakistan’s economy
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is by far the cheapest imported fuel on which Pakistan can rely to meet its future energy needs. The cost of regasified LNG stands at $9.37 per million British thermal units whereas the imported furnace oil costs $10.62 per mmbtu, high-speed diesel costs $20.03 and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) costs $17.6. Natural gas in Pakistan meets 35 percent of power generation needs, 23.8 percent of …
Read More »An overview of Karachi port – Outstanding performance of KPT’s import and export cargo handling in 2015-16
The existence of Karachi Port dates back to eighteenth century when Alexander the Great, ended his campaign along the Punjab Rivers and Indus. His Admiral Nearchus, with his fleet, reached Krokala, which is known today as Keamari. Writers like James Rennell (1792) and M. R. Haig (1894) have identified this place in their scripts. Alexander Baillie mentions Arabic Treatise “Mohit” to be used as “Port” for the first time …
Read More »Imported luxurious car sales on the rise
Local car manufacturers opposing import of used cars The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had proposed that import of up to five-year-old used cars should be allowed compared to the current three-year ceiling. It also called for opening imports for commercial purposes. In 2005-2006 import of used vehicles was allowed after a long period of 12 years. This was eventually limited to import of 3-year-old used vehicles only in …
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