Power sector circular debt has reached its Rubicon
A nervous hush has fallen over policy circles as Pakistan's circular debt resolution approaches its defining moment
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
Govt to tighten solar net metering regulations, introduce revised buyback plan: report
New policy replaces net metering with net billing, shifting from quarterly credit billing to monthly cash payments for excess electricity
Mari profits rise on the back of increased production
New fields, and stable prices, have allowed the company to generate higher revenue and cash flow
Govt mulls lifting gas connection ban as LNG surplus strains supply chain
Over 3.5 million applications for new gas connections are pending with Sui companies, while LNG underutilization and the shift of industry to petroleum have also contributed to a gas surplus
Power demand shrinks 3.6% in FY25 due to tariff hike, weak industry
Electricity consumption in Pakistan declined by 3.6 percent during the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year, reflecting the impact of...
How do petrol pumps make money?
After all of the hullabaloo surrounding the increase in margins, how does the petrol pump business model even work?
Pakistan’s mystery billionaire
“He’s the Howard Hughes of Pakistan. Nobody ever sees him. You’re the first ones (among journalists) who are going to witness him...
Petrol, diesel prices slashed by Rs2 for April 2018
ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday announced a reduction in prices of petrol and diesel by Rs2.07 and Rs2.00 per litre, respectively, for...
At PSO, circular debt stops growing
Consumer spending recovery helps stabilize company; better policy results in at least a stemming of the bleeding; and electric charging stations help prepare for the end of the age of oil
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highest losses at 73.86%; Losses attributed to political interference, lack of cooperation from local authorities, and outdated infrastructure
Solar panel prices surge ahead of 18% sales tax takes effect
Traders blame importers for price hike, PSA voices strong opposition to proposed tax, urges government to reconsider its decisionÂ
Govt limits net metering contract to five years, revises buyback rate: report
Nepra to revise buyback rate periodically, new net metering consumers to follow updated inverter standards
Govt slaps Rs. 2.5/Litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel, and furnace oil in budget 2025–26
Government introduces Pakistan’s first carbon pricing mechanism to curb emissions, fund climate projects, and realign energy policy with global environmental goals.
Power Division denies reports of ban on second electricity meter installation
Power Division clarifies that second meters can still be installed under existing laws, urges public to disregard false reports