Nepra approves revised uniform tariff for FY 2025-26 amid industry concerns

New tariff set at Rs 31.59/kWh, a reduction from Rs 32.73/kWh; concerns raised over impact of tariff changes on industries and continued reliance on government relief

National Tariff Commission imposes 40.47% anti-dumping duty on Galvalume steel to protect local industry

Decision targets circumvention of anti-dumping duties and aims to support Pakistan’s steel manufacturers

Pakistan’s steel sector lacks energy efficiency monitoring system, hindering access to green financing, carbon credits: report

World Bank report identifies several barriers to sustainable development in the steel sector, with the communication gap between policymakers and industry stakeholders as a major challenge

Pakistan to launch major energy investment plan, aims for 60% renewables by 2030

At SCO forum, Leghari outlines reforms, urges regional energy cooperation and trust-driven innovation

Pakistan’s energy intensity double that of regional peers, says World Bank

Report urges industrial energy efficiency to cut costs, emissions, and improve competitiveness

National Assembly approves Rs715.45 billion funding for energy sector

Power Division gets largest chunk of Rs636.9 billion for operational costs including Rs72.1 billion for external loans, and Rs2.39 billion for development spending; Petroleum Division receives Rs2.17 billion and Geological Survey of Pakistan Rs1.15 billion

NEPRA issues show cause notice to K-Electric over prolonged, unannounced load shedding

KE accused of carrying out load shedding at feeder level, in defiance of regulatory instructions

Nepra reduces national power purchase price by 3.77% to Rs25.98 per unit for FY 2025-26

Slashed price to lower consumer tariffs, with capacity charges accounting for 63% of cost

Pakistan collects record Rs298 billion in tobacco taxes, but WHO warns of gaps in control measures

Despite tax reforms, Pakistan lags behind in implementing full tobacco control policies

Beco Steel: From the ashes of one rises another

The steel maker took over Ravi Textile in 2021 and is seeing stellar performance in its recent financials

Lahore High Court’s royalty decision gives Punjab’s cement manufacturers pricing disadvantage

While the ruling may still be appealed, it has given cement manufacturers in the province a decisive disadvantage relative to their counterparts based in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, where taxes are lower

In Bonnie Doon acquisition, Interloop seeks move up the value chain

The acquisition of the European operations of an American brand are a logical extension of the company’s strength in sock manufacturing

KP loses Rs583 million per day due to electricity theft and technical inefficiencies, report reveals

PESCO report shows province lost Rs193.4 billion in 11 months, with Bannu facing the highest losses at 73.86%; Losses attributed to political interference, lack of cooperation from local authorities, and outdated infrastructure

PM orders expansion of PNSC fleet to save $4bn in annual maritime trade costs

Due to less ships in PNSC fleet, the country spends $4 billion annually on maritime trade, says Shehbaz Sharif while chairing a high-level meeting 

Kohala Hydro seeks extension of Letter of Support for $2.5bn project to protect water rights under Indus Waters Treaty

Company requests LoS extension until September 30, 2027; stresses the timely development of 1,124 MW hydropower project is essential for Pakistan to protect its rights to Jhelum water