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In the midst of power problems, PESCO is dealing with theft worth Rs 195 billion and unpaid invoices worth around Rs 228 billion.

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According to a recent assessment by the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are enduring power outages ranging from a frustrating two hours to a taxing twenty hours a day.

The scope of the power outage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been made public, exposing extensive losses and major load shedding in the region.

With only 324 industrial and independent feeders able to achieve zero load shedding with losses of less than 10%, PESCO is finding it difficult to manage the enormous losses. Although the problem’s magnitude is intimidating, the corporation is making an effort to solve it.

Urgent action to address the underlying causes of the electrical crisis is being called for as the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa suffer from it. Residents will have to endure lengthy periods without electricity until then, putting them in the dark.

A startling amount of lost money is revealed in a document from the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO).

Power worth an astounding Rs 195 billion has been taken so far this year alone! Additionally, clients still owe PESCO a substantial Rs 228 billion in unpaid invoices. The corporation finds it challenging to reliably distribute power throughout the province due to this financial hardship.

Only 156 of PESCO’s 1,305 feeders, according to documents, have losses that are less than 10 percent. There is no load shedding seen on these feeders, and there is very little disturbance. On the other hand, two-hour outages affect both local businesses and homes due to 156 feeders that have losses of 10%.

A closer look finds that feeders with losses of 10% to 20% are subject to two-hour load shedding, with an estimated $6 billion in financial losses and over Rs 5 billion in arrears.

In a similar vein, feeders with larger losses experience longer load shedding periods—for example, 16 hours for feeders with losses between 60% and 80%, and just four hours of restricted power supply for feeders with losses beyond 80%.

The 159 feeders that have had more than 80% losses and only receive four hours of electricity each day are the worst affected. With approximately Rs 12 billion in arrears, the entire financial loss resulting from these feeders is Rs 13 billion.

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Instagram releases a kid-focused feature.

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With the help of this new Instagram function, parents will have more control over what their kids do online.

New users between the ages of 13 and 15 will have their Teen Accounts enabled immediately, while current users in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia will be gradually transferred to the new accounts over the course of the following 60 days.

Important characteristics of teen accounts

Teen accounts are by default set to private, which limits the display of their posts to authorized followers and keeps non-followers from getting in touch with them.

Restrictions on Teen Messaging: To minimize unwanted encounters, teens are only able to message people they follow or already have a connection with.

Control of Sensitive Content: Tight settings will prevent exposure to potentially dangerous content, like advertisements for cosmetic procedures or violent content.

Parental Control: Guardians can keep an eye on their offspring’s internet behavior, such as direct messaging and content intake.

Positive Content: By allowing teenagers to research interests, like sports, music, or the arts, they can enhance their online experience.

Extra protection

Reminding teenagers to take breaks after 60 minutes of app use is part of the daily limit.

Sleep mode: To encourage sound sleep habits, automatically mute notifications between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Using artificial intelligence to power age verification, underage individuals can be identified and moved to teen accounts.

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Asif Ali hopes to be called up for Pakistan after a great Champions Cup performance.

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In yesterday’s 92-run defeat against Markhors, Asif Ali, who is playing for the Dolphins under Saud Shakeel, scored a fast half-century.

Asif stated in an interview with a local news station that he wanted to do well enough throughout the competition to possibly earn a spot back on the national squad.

He also disclosed that, prior to making his international debut, he batted at number four in domestic cricket but was forced to settle for number six. The energetic batter had a new task because of the
in batting order.

Asif stated, “Going from No. 4 to No. 6 is not easy.” “It’s critical to train properly for your position in international cricket. It can be challenging to drop to a lower position at the international level if you’re used to playing higher up the order at home.

He talked candidly about the Dolphins’ defeat against the Markhorses as well, stating that given the pitch conditions, he would not have chosen to field first.

“Batting was challenging because the pitch favored bowlers in the latter parts of the game,” he remarked. Because of the early dampness, the Dolphins’ management decided to field first.

He then on, “If they had asked me, I would have told them to bat first and not fall for that.”

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Report: Solar is expected to set new records this year.

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In 2023, there was an expected 87% increase in growth. This year’s increase is 29% over the previous one, according to the research.

The cheapest source of electricity globally is solar power, and as such, it is expanding quicker than many anticipated, according to Euan Graham, an Ember electricity data analyst.

Ember estimates demonstrate the rapid growth of solar energy: in 2024 alone, new solar capacity will surpass the 540 GW of additional coal power added globally since 2010.

Expected to add 334 GW, or 56 percent of the global total in 2024, China continues to lead the globe in this industry.

According to the survey, it is followed by the US, India, Germany, and Brazil. These five nations will account for 75% of the new solar capacity in 2024.

According to the research, maintaining the sector’s growth required grid capacity and battery storage.

“Providing enough grid capacity and developing battery storage is critical for handling electricity distribution and supporting solar outside of peak sunlight hours as solar becomes more inexpensive and accessible,” the statement stated.

“Solar power might continue to surpass forecasts for the remainder of the decade if these issues are resolved and development is sustained.”

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