Work on these hydel projects had begun in 2014 at the cost of Rs5.2 billion with 18 months time limit to provide electricity to off-grid villages in the northern districts. AFP/File
PESHAWAR: The construction of 356 mini hydropower units by the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation in 11 districts of the province has suffered a delay of around five years with officials blaming it on the frequent changes of project chief, non-payment of dues to implementing partners, and other technical and administrative issues.
Work on these hydel projects had begun in 2014 at the cost of Rs5.2 billion with 18 months time limit to provide electricity to off-grid villages in the northern districts.
Energy dept to announce 40 internships annually
Peshawar
January 20, 2021
PESHAWAR: Adviser to Chief Minister on Energy and Power Himayatullah Khan said the Energy and Power department would announce 40 internships for engineers and diploma holders annually in accordance with the internship policy of the provincial government.
According to an official handout, he was presiding over a meeting to review the internship policy.
Human Resource Manager Pakht-unkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) Shahid Khan and others attended the meeting.
He said the internships were aimed at imparting skills to the youth in hydropower projects. The internships will be provided in various hydropower projects of Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization under the energy and power department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he added. The adviser directed the officials to ensure the advertisement about the internship on PMRU’s online portal.
PESHAWAR: Though the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is in power in both the centre and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial government isn’t happy with the federal government due to the non-fulfilment.
PTI govt in KP not happy with Centre
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January 19, 2021
PESHAWAR: Though the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is in power in both the centre and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial government isn’t happy with the federal government due to the non-fulfilment of its commitment to pay Rs100 billion annually for reconstruction and development projects in the erstwhile Fata and the delay in payment of its share in the net hydel profit.
When approached for his comments, Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing shortage of funds and it may even seek a bank loan to meet its needs. “We need regular flow of funds as the province is dependent on the federal government for 92 percent of its receipts,” he added.