Mari Energies acquires 5% stake in Kohesultan Mining Company
Investment part of diversification into Pakistan’s mineral sector
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
Textile exports rise by 9.67% to $9.08bn in H1 FY25
APTMA urges restoration of zero-rating for local inputs, timely refunds, and balanced GST policies to safeguard jobs and exports
Independent electricity market approved, govt to cease power purchases by March: Leghari
Consumers to buy electricity from multiple suppliers; no DISCO handed over to ISI, no plans to revisit slab system, clarifies power minister
Pakistan marks its largest-ever participation at Heimtextil 2025, eyes export growth
Event features 2,800 exhibitors from 130 countries, with Pakistan standing out as the fourth-largest exhibiting nation with over 275 exhibitorsÂ
Rs10 per unit cut in power tariff expected as govt approves revised deals with 14 IPPs
New arrangements are projected to yield a total saving of Rs1.4 trillion for national exchequer
Textile sector urges swift policy reforms to protect Pakistan’s largest export sector
Pakistan Textile Council writes letter to finance minister, highlighting rising energy costs and taxes threaten textile industry’s survivalÂ
Power sector circular debt hits to Rs2.467trn as Discos add Rs600bn annuallyÂ
Overbilling, poor recovery, and inefficiencies worsen power sector crisis
OGRA raises RLNG prices for SSGC, reduces rates for SNGPL consumers in January
Prices set at $12.66 for SNGPL and $12.60 for SSGC per MMBTU
Govt plans to cut electricity tariff by Rs 10–12 per unit
Revised IPP contracts to save Rs1.1 trillion; agreements for 10,000 MW of costly electricity canceled, says power minister
Govt to transform DPP into an authority; without provincial consent
Senate committee discusses food safety and rice export challenges
Global oil prices climb on supply cuts and hopes of economic revival
Oil prices react to tightening supplies and demand recovery signals
LESCO engages Rangers for crackdown on top defaulters, electricity thieves
Operation to initially target defaulters in Okara Circle; similar actions planned in Kasur, Sheikhupura, and Nankana Circles
Nepra flags Qesco’s inefficiencies, cites Rs36.7bn loss in transmission and distribution
Regulator warns of financial risks, urges immediate action to improve recovery and efficiency
PAEC proposes two-part tariff structure for Chashma-5 nuclear project
Proposed tariff includes Rs19.8268/unit for initial 12 years and Rs9.6320/unit from years 13 to 40, resulting in Rs16.7354/unit average levelised rate