Byco successfully begins operations at reformer of oil refining complex

LAHORE: A bourse notification filed Tuesday by Byco Petroleum disclosed operations at its reformer of oil refining complex Il (ORC Il) have...

Oil prices tumble 1 percent, as global financial markets turbulent after rout

SINGAPORE: Oil prices dropped by more than 1 percent on Tuesday, extending falls from the previous session as global financial markets tumbled...

ISGSL MD’s 3rd consecutive appointment raises eyebrows

ISLAMABAD: Nepotism is allegedly ruling the roost in Petroleum Division of the Energy Ministry, as Mobin Saulat is appointed as Inter State...

Engro set to benefit from coal extraction, despite environmental concerns

As the rest of the world moves away from non-renewable sources of energy, Engro, Pakistan’s largest private-sector conglomerate, expects to benefit from...

Sindh demands adequate representation on board of new split-up gas companies

ISLAMABAD: In a breakthrough of proposed splitting up of gas distribution companies, the Sindh government has given its conditional nod given provinces...

Oil prices dip, as US dollar surges

NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Friday as the dollar surged following strong U.S. jobs numbers, though compliance with output cuts by...

Machike-Tarujabba oil pipeline being laid to avoid tragedies like Ahmedpur East

ISLAMABAD: Managing Director Inter State Gas Systems (Pvt) Limited (ISGSL) Mobin Saulat Friday said laying of  427-kilometer Machike-Tarujabba oil pipeline would help...

Govt may withdraw power subsidy to industries

ISLAMABAD: The Rs3 per unit (KWh) subsidy extended to the industrial sector granted by the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 2015...

Heads of electric supply companies removed over skyrocketing losses

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has removed from position heads of four electric supply companies of the country for not containing losses in their...

Mega Conglomerate to acquire 15.8 percent stake of Dawood Hercules in Hubco

LAHORE: In another big acquisition news, Mega Conglomerate (Pvt) Ltd is set to acquire 15.8 percent stake that Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited...

Oil prices remain steady, after OPEC’s strict compliance with supply reduction pact

TOKYO: U.S. oil prices extended modest gains on Thursday as OPEC’s strong compliance with a supply reduction pact offset news that U.S....

Power consumers bearing the cost as Disco losses soar to Rs213 billion

ISLAMABAD: Power distribution companies have incurred over Rs213 billion in line losses over the past year, as power consumers bear the brunt...

Government jacks up petrol price by Rs2.98 per litre

ISLAMABAD: The government while passing on the partial increase to the consumers in oil prices on Wednesday passed on Rs 2.98 per litre increase...

OGDCL chairman addresses annual dinner 2018

ISLAMABAD: The annual dinner for officers of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) was arranged by office bearers of OGDCL Officers’ Association...

Oil prices decline for third straight session, touch $68.33 per barrel

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell for a third day on Wednesday after data from an industry body showed crude stocks rose more than...