Thar coal power plant set for completion by March 2019
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Engro says govt has no contractual right to renegotiate LNG agreement
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Oil prices edge up, but set for weekly loss on stock build, trade row
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Federal Cabinet decides to renegotiate LNG deals
The information minister said the provinces would reduce their share in the National Finance Commission Award to give 3 percent share for the development of erstwhile FATA
Cabinet endorses gas tariff hike proposed by ECC
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Pakistan to become energy sufficient soon: Omar Ayub Khan
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U.S. oil edges up after 3 percent drop on big stock build
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Pakistan’s oil imports may touch $20 billion in FY19 if current prices prevail
Shell CEO said if the oil pipeline infrastructure was overhauled in Pakistan, it would contribute to a windfall of $50 to $100 million which would be passed on to consumers
Austrian envoy assures cooperation in clean energy development
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ECC to decide electricity tariff hike in next meeting
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PCMA calls for joint ventures with Saudi Arabia in petrochemical projects
Pakistan’s chemical imports constitute around 17 percent of the total import bill
Pakistan & Russia reach consensus to augment validity of North-South gas pipeline
The North-South gas pipeline is to be built on the build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis and Pakistan will get control of it after 25 years
Govt to review LNG terminal agreements
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Denmark offers financing for wind energy projects
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ICAP against privatisation of DISCOs, warns of hazardous consequences
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