KESC not to cut power supply during semifinal

KARACHI: The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has announced that it will not cut power supply during the World Cup semifinal between Pakistan and India.

The decision was made seeing immense interest of the people towards the match.

On the other hand, load shedding continues in several parts of the city, disrupting routines of people. TrendPK

Road side saloon – Trend Pk VIDEO

Rehan Sheikh from Islamabad reports on the importance of road side saloon for the people middle class. (November 29, 2010)

Road side saloon – Trend Pk VIDEO

Rehan Sheikh from Islamabad reports on the importance of road side saloon for the people middle class. (November 29, 2010)

Sugar on high rates in Badin

Staff Report

BADIN: Sugar is being sold on high rates in Badin, a major and historical city of Sindh.

Due to the negligence of the local administration, the people of Badin face problems in buying sugar easily and on normal rates.

Shopkeepers have fixed their own prices in different areas of the city.

People complaint Trend Pk on Sunday that the rate lists are not displayed at shops. Trend Pk

Sugar crisis – Trend Pk VIDEO

The government advises the people not to use sugar for two-days a week. Rubab Hussain from Islamabad reports on the sugar crisis in the country. (October 28, 2010)

Sugar crisis – Trend Pk VIDEO

The government advises the people not to use sugar for two-days a week. Rubab Hussain from Islamabad reports on the sugar crisis in the country. (October 28, 2010)

NEPRA reduces power tariff by 36 paisas per unit

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reduced power tariffs by 36 paisas per unit for just a month; the people of Karachi will not benefit from the relief given by the NEPRA.

According to sources, the reduction in power tariffs has been made for fuel adjustments for the month of September. The consumers benefit from Rs. 3 on 100 units.

NEPRA’s new orders are for eight power supplying companies except for Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC). SAMAA

NEPRA reduces power tariff by 36 paisas per unit

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reduced power tariffs by 36 paisas per unit for just a month; the people of Karachi will not benefit from the relief given by the NEPRA.

According to sources, the reduction in power tariffs has been made for fuel adjustments for the month of September. The consumers benefit from Rs. 3 on 100 units.

NEPRA’s new orders are for eight power supplying companies except for Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC). SAMAA

Quake jolts Islamabad, Peshawar and Kashmir

Severe jolts of earthquake were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Haripur, Muzzafarabad and Balakot.
According to meteorological department, the earthquake jolts were felt at around 2:46 am. The center of earthquake was 20 Km from Islamabad towards North-West between Khanpur and Haripur Hazara. The intensity of earthquake was measured to be 5.3 on the Richter scale. Most of the people came out of their houses due to fear; however there were no reports of any kind of casualties or building damages. Right after the earthquake, rainfall began in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Earthquake jolts in Islamabad, Peshawar, Hazara Division and Kashmir

Severe jolts of earthquake were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Haripur, Muzzafarabad and Balakot.
According to meteorological department, the earthquake jolts were felt at around 2:46 am. The center of earthquake was 20 Km from Islamabad towards North-West between Khanpur and Haripur Hazara. The intensity of earthquake was measured to be 5.3 on the Richter scale. Most of the people came out of their houses due to fear; however there were no reports of any kind of casualties or building damages. Right after the earthquake, rainfall began in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

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