Orient Power Co all set to pay off SNGPL’s Rs800m in major ‘power’ war

ISLAMABAD: Orient Power Company (Private) Limited is ready for an out-of-court settlement with Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) to clear approximately...

Is the mini-budget a ruse?

Measures announced in the mini-budget, the confusing stance regarding approaching the IMF could weigh heavily on the government's ability to tackle the issues threatening the economy

Oil prices climb as U.S. threatens sanctions against Venezuela

International Brent crude oil futures were at $61.89 a barrel at 0246 GMT, 80 cents, or 1.3 percent, above their last close

Mini-budget to have negative revenue impact of Rs6.8 billion during remainder of FY18-19

Despite the major shortfall of Rs 158 billion during the past six months, the FBR has kept the tax collection target unchanged at Rs 4,386 billion for this financial year ending June 2019

Govt foregoes 50% of GIDC or Rs200 billion to fertilizer, CNG and textile sector

Due to the 50% waiver provided by the government, the fertilizer and CNG sector is required to pay Rs80 billion each

Danish entities to bid for renewable energy projects in Pakistan

The Danish Ambassador expressed his satisfaction over the government plans and said that Danish Investors were closely and keenly following the growing power sector of Pakistan

‘Under siege’, oil industry mulls raising returns and PR game

The conclusion of the discussions was worrying for those present - pressure is rising and the industry is losing a battle not to be seen as one of the world’s biggest evils

NEPRA approves 57 paisa per unit hike in power tariff

‘Electricity price has increased because power plants were not supplied LNG from 6th to 30th Dec 2018’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory...

Oil prices fall as economic growth worries spread

International Brent crude oil futures were at $62.26 per barrel at 0410 GMT, down 48 cents, or 0.8 percent, from their previous close

PM expected to request Qatar for supplying LNG on deferred payment

The PM is likely to request a concessional loan similar to the one provided by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to bolster the country’s dwindling foreign exchange reserves

IUCN, EU to invest €14m in Balochistan for water conservation

ISLAMABAD: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and European Union would invest €14 million euros in Balochistan for water conservation. European...

Govt to install 100,000 digital metres next month

Minister directs distribution companies to prepare and implement a three-month plan for feeder-wise anti-theft operation  Federal Power Division Minister Omar Ayub Khan...

Iran says Japan has started process of importing Iranian oil

Iranian oil accounted for 5.3 percent of Japan’s total crude imports in 2018

Oil firms as China’s slowdown not as steep as some expected

International Brent crude oil futures were at $62.83 per barrel at 0259, up 13 cents, or 0.2 percent, from their last close

PSO faces severe financial crunch, as Rs200 billion bond issuance delayed

State-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) owes Rs48 billion to PSO and the federal government on account of price differential claims and exchange rate loss