Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: 'Talks on power import from Iran this month'

Monday, May 5, 2008

'Talks on power import from Iran this month'

Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday said negotiations between Pakistan and Iran for import of 1,000 MW electricity will be started this month. Talking to journalists here after attending the energy conservation walk, the minister said that Iranian Energy Minister will visit Pakistan on May 13 to discuss the technicalities and other aspects of power import.He said that during recent visit of Iranian President to Pakistan, the issue was also discussed and it was agreed that the negotiation process will be completed as early as possible."We are also planning to get electricity from Central Asian States through Afghanistan to overcome the increasing power demand and supply gap," the minister said adding that several other proposals are also under consideration to improve power situation in the country.Earlier, addressing the participants of power conservation walk, the minister said the present government will be in a position to control load shedding problem within three years while the government will try to improve the power situation within one and half year.He said that the government has prepared long-term and short-term plans to generate power in the country including running power plants on rent and inviting private sector to invest in power sector. Raja Ashraf said, "we need some time to have efficient power generation system and for this present government is taking all possible steps."He said that the past government didn't make any plan to generate electricity due to which the gap between demand and supply is continuously increasing. He directed the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) not to provide extra electricity to those wedding halls, which are not following the energy conservation plan and misusing the electricity in the name of decoration.The minister announced that the ministry will provide scholarships for those school children who will play their role regarding energy conservation. He also appealed to the citizens to help government by playing their role in its energy conservation plan. Managing Director Pepco, Manawar Baseer directed all power distribution companies to follow ministry's energy conservation plan to overcome power crisis

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.