K-Electric rejects NEPRA’s show cause notice based on unproven assumption; SHC asks NEPRA not to issue any final order without Court’s permission
KARACHI, April 2: K-Electric has, in a Press statement issued on Wednesday, released details of its reply to a recent show cause notice from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority. KE’s reply pointed out that the notice had been based upon NEPRA’s unproven assumption by applying an isolated incident of unauthorized emails upon the huge […]
K-Electric condemns attack on its team in Manghopir; 2 employees injured while removing illegal poles
KARACHI, April 1: K-Electric (formerly KESC) has strongly condemned the violent mob attack on Monday by a group of armed hooligans from Manghopir Colony who wanted to stop the power utility’s team from removing illegally erected poles. Supervisor Muhamad Ali and security in charge Mr Sardar were seriously injured in the attack. The mobsters also […]
KE reaffirms commitment to climate change on day of Earth Hour; Current generation to expand by 15% through Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Karachi 28th March, 2014: According to its press statement, K-Electric (KE), in line with its commitment to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy, has reaffirmed its commitment to climate change on the occasion of Earth Hour, a worldwide event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The press statement added that KE has been playing […]
K-Electric does not ‘legalise’ Kunda connections at all; Company has been battling ‘Kunda’ culture for years without much help – Spokesman KE
Karachi, 26 March 2014: K-Electric (KE) in its latest press statement has rejected claims in which it was said that that KE legalizes the illegal hook or ‘Kunda’ connections. KE has categorically denied such false claims and has said that Hook (Kunda) Connection is a fait accompli for KE where Illegal users draw electricity from […]
K-Electric to set-up Pakistan’s first ever 660 MW Green Field Coal Fired Plant with Harbin Electric
Karachi, 13th Mar 2014: K-Electric (KE), formerly KESC in its press statement was pleased to announce that the company is on its way to facilitate setting up a 660 MW Green Field Coal-Fired Power Plant, which will be an achievement in itself as it is going to be the first in the history of Pakistan […]
KWSB Pumping stations being provided with uninterrupted electricity; KWSB should stop misleading citizens and should manage water supply system across the city– KE
Karachi, 11th March 2014: K-Electric has come out with its press statement in which it has categorically denied KWSB’s reports which said that there was a major breakdown at the pumping stations due to which water supply to Karachi has been badly affected. Giving some details spokesman KE said that all the feeders connected to […]
K-Electric unearths 2 major power theft cases in West Wharf; notices for recovery of over Rs 9.0 Million issued
KARACHI, March 10: According to a press statement released, K-Electric teams raided West Wharf on Friday and unearthed two major cases of electricity theft which were being carried out through direct illegal connections, and has issued recovery notices to the culprits accumulating to more than Rs 9.0 Million. At Data Steel Pipe Industry in West […]
Dhabeji pumping stations’ electricity was restored within 30 minutes; KWSB should stop putting their incompetency on others – KE
Karachi, 4th March 2014: K-Electric has come out with its press statement in which it has categorically denied KWSB’s reports which said that there was a major breakdown at the pumping stations due to which water supply to Karachi has been badly affected. Giving some details spokesman KE said that the breakdown occurred at approximately […]
K-Electric wins Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2014 from National Forum on Environment and Health
KARACHI, Feb 25: K-Electric has received Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2014 from the National Forum for Environment and Health in recognition of the utility’s support to education sector and youth platforms through its various Social Investment initiatives. The award ceremony was held at a local hotel on Feb 20, which marked the ending of the […]
Gas Curtailment, Low Gas Pressure Adversely Impact KE’s Generation Capability
KARACHI, Feb 20: According to a notification released by K- Electric (Formerly KESC), SSGC has come down to supply only 70 MMCFD gas to KE, which is very low against KE’s summer requirement. This curtailment of gas that has adversely impacted power generation is in complete violation of the Government’s Gas Allocation Policy under which […]