Two major Hubco-backed Thar coal power projects now online
The power plants will likely yield significant cash flows for the company, but may put additional pressure on the already oversupplied electricity grid
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
Cynergico swings to losses, presses ahead with refinery investment
The vertically integrated oil and gas company is breaking up into constituent components
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?
Why did the Pakistani govt increase fuel prices, despite a drop in global oil price?
Recent fuel price hikes have left many scratching their heads as global pressures settle down
Electricity price in Pakistan to rise by 25% over next 8 years, says power division forecast
Average tariff expected to hit Rs29.70/unit by 2034 due to currency devaluation, impacting industrial competitiveness and consumer costs; shift towards cleaner energy sources may help reduce price pressures
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...
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...
Pakistan’s oil and gas sector posts significant growth in first half of 2025
Hydrocarbon stocks increase to 239.6mn barrels of oil and 19 tcf of gas by June 2025, driven by discoveries in Waziristan, Bettani, and Pindori; listed E&P firms added 2.4 million barrels of oil and 833.1 tcf of gas
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...
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
IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO to be privatised in first phase, Senate body informed
Provinces show no interest; steps underway to clear Discos' balance sheets, transfer properties and shift shares from WAPDA to government, says Power Division Secretary
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
NEPRA report highlights power sector crisis, urgent reforms essential
Inefficiencies in generation, transmission, and governance cited as key challenges.
Hydel electricity generation increased by 20pc in FY20 to highest ever level, says Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said on Sunday that Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) produced the...