PAKISTAN’S POWER SECTOR EMERGENCY: WHY TIME IS RUNNING OUT Download Article Download Urdu Translation By Husnain Arshad Khokhar, Partner, LL. M (London), Advocate High Court. […]
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The Panama Case has been covered by almost all renowned newspapers and TV channels. Ever since this case is pending, the newspapers and TV channels have been extensively covering the case in an opinionated manner. Recently a specific news item appeared in a newspaper where News reporter claimed that Joint Investigation Team has not found
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A bird’s eye view from the lawyer’s side Public procurement refers to the purchase by governments and state-owned enterprises of goods, services and works. As public procurement accounts for a substantial portion of the taxpayers’ money, governments are expected to carry it out efficiently and with high standards of conduct in order to ensure high
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Legal aspect of ground water use by industries Human activities can pollute groundwater, and this is where every person can help protect groundwater — both in terms of groundwater quality and quantity. There are two fundamental categories of groundwater protection: First, keeping it safe from contamination, and secondly using it wisely by not wasting it. We all
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Not all is well in the world of Pakistani DISCOs High distribution losses, less subsidy, low revenue collection, and lower applicable tariffs are considered among the main issues of Distribution Companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan. These issues are affecting cash flow of distribution companies, limiting their ability to settle their power purchase liability towards the Central
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Let’s stop beating about the bush, shall we? Now-a-days, we often come across the terms like ‘right to education’, ‘right to information’ and ‘right to protest peacefully’. Often, one feels that he has certain rights. Simultaneously, we may be told by someone, that we have certain duties towards other individuals, society, nation or the humanity.
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An analysis of NEPRA Competitive Bidding Tariff (Approval Procedure) Regulations, 2016 In its endeavour to bring competition in the power market, NEPRA introduced Competitive Bidding Tariff (Approval Procedure) Regulations, 2014. After two years, the Regulator has decided to replace the existing Regulations by introducing few amendments for determination of generation and transmission tariff of electricity
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Teaching school children about human rights is now a necessity It is universally accepted that education is considered as a precondition for a healthy democratic society. It is thus important that education includes the study of peace, human rights, and democracy as essential to society’s development. In a country such as Pakistan, violations of human