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highest losses at 73.86%; Losses attributed to political interference, lack of cooperation from local authorities, and outdated infrastructure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

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