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

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

Circular debt is at Rs 2.31 trillion. What does it mean?

Figure represents an increase from the end of FY 2022, but a contraction from April 2023

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

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

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...

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

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 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.

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highest losses at 73.86%; Losses attributed to political interference, lack of cooperation from local authorities, and outdated infrastructure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 decision 

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

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...

NEPRA approves seven-year tariff for K-Electric with adjusted return on equity

Distribution tariff set at Rs3.84 per kWh, transmission at Rs2.99 per kWh; decisions aim to balance financial stability and sector performance

Govt finalises Rs1.275 trillion loan deal with commercial banks to slash circular debt

Agreement with 18 banks aims to tackle growing debt in power sector, with disbursements expected this month

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?