Karachi, july 15, 2020: Participants of an online rally have demanded an end to coal power plants and other fossil fuel-based plants and promotion of alternative renewable energy. The first online rally was organized by Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum Wednesday, which was attended by affected people of power plants and civil society of Pakistan and abroad….
Karachi, September 6, 2019: Since July 2018 on the directives of Honorable Supreme Court all imported coal is being handled at Port Qasim Authority. Pakistan imports coal in access of 13- 14 million tons per annum and almost 80 percent of the quantity is transported to upcountry as an energy fuel to different industries including…
Karachi, August 19, 2019: Imported coal prices in Pakistan track the South African Richard’s Bay Index which has displayed weakness recently. Prices have come down under USD 60/ton, (at USD 59.55/ton at present), by 45percent from a one year high of USD 109.05/ton (Jul’18). According to a research report, pertinently, waning demand from the largest export…
Karachi, April 9, 2019: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will inaugurate Thar coal power plant in Islamkot, in the Tharparker District tomorrow. The power plant is part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor project (CPEC) as China actively extended financial, technical, and manpower support to complete the project. The federal government is likely…