PM urges reduced prices of essential items, transport following POL price cuts

Days after a significant reduction in petroleum prices, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to ensure that the benefits of...

Cabinet grants exemption to SSGC-LPG for spot cargo imports to address gas shortages

Govt approves exemption for SSGC-LPG to import LPG spot cargoes, ensuring stable pricing

PPIB urges CIHC Pak Power Company to fulfil obligations for Gwadar Coal Power Project

PPIB Urges CIHC Pak Power Company to comply with financial obligations

Smuggling threatens closure of Pakistan’s steel industry, billions at stake

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's domestic steel industry faces an uncertain future as large-scale smuggling operations continue to cripple the sector. The Pakistan Association of...

Public transport fares remain unchanged despite decrease in petroleum prices

LAHORE: In a disappointing turn of events, the relief in petroleum product prices has failed to reach the general public, leaving them...

Cheap petrol scheme delayed until IMF concerns are resolved: Musadik Malik

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik on Wednesday stated that the implementation of the cost-effective petrol scheme has been delayed...

Explainer: How did the government cut diesel by Rs30?

Did we just forgo an opportunity to alleviate some of PSO's problems with receivables?

Fauji Fertilizer’s four-week power outage likely to impact Urea production

KARACHI: Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) announced a power outage that is expected to last for over four weeks. In a...

Oil prices climb as recession fears begin to fade

Oil prices rose on Monday as fears of a recession in the US, which drove prices down for three straight weeks for...

Exclusive: India considering allowing foreign investment in nuclear power

India is considering overturning a ban on foreign investment in its nuclear power industry and allowing greater participation by domestic private firms,...

OMCs seek reduction in minimum tax to counter falling margins

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) are reportedly seeking a revision to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to reduce the burden of taxation on...
Attock Refinery

Stung by smuggling, Attock Refinery reducing capacity to 25pc for five days

The refinery disclosed the information to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and investors early on Thursday morning. 

Dar rejects news about OGRA’s petrol-price reduction recommendation

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday rejected reports that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)...

‘Govt to build multibillion-dollar refinery to meet energy needs’

Pakistan's Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, on Friday announced the government's plan to build a new refinery to meet the...

ECC approves grant of production lease to United Energy Pakistan Beta

Petroleum division is taking measures on a fast track basis where various exploration and development activities are underway