Abbasi quits ECC over Azerbaijan LNG Deal

The resignation is part of a prolonged process by which Abbasi has slowly been parting ways with the PML-N. 

What plagues the solar industry and what can be done about it?

The removal of customs duties on import of raw material for solar panels, batteries and inverters may be a welcome step but is it enough?
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Cabinet approves TAPI joint implementation plan (JIP) to accelerate gas pipeline project

In a significant development, Pakistan's federal cabinet has granted approval for the Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India (TAPI) Gas Pipeline Project's Joint...

SNGPL starts gas supply from Wali Gas Field, easing energy crisis

In a significant development, gas supply from OGDCL's recently discovered Wali (Bettani) gas field in District Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, has...

Golden opportunity for cement manufacturers as Afghanistan slashes duties 

Afghanistan decides to reduce custom tariff by $15/tonne, and royalty fees by $5/tonne on coal

Govt maintains POL prices for next fortnight

The federal government has announced that the prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged for the next 15 days, according to a...

Pakistan secures deals for cheaper LNG imports from Azerbaijan, boosting energy supplies

Pakistan has received approval from the federal cabinet to procure liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Azerbaijan at discounted rates, as announced...

Shell is exiting Pakistan. What does it mean and what could the transaction look like?  

Oil giant has been wanting to quit Pakistan for years. But what makes the country such a difficult market and how will the transaction play out in a forex strapped nation? 

France to provide €180m loan for NTDC projects in Sialkot, Arifwala, and Vehari

Loan will support NTDC in its transmission mandate to provide reliable and efficient power supply in major cities of Punjab

Petrol price estimated to decrease, diesel to surge for second half of June

Petrol price is estimated to decrease by Rs 1.87 per litre, high speed diesel (HSD) price might see a significant surge of...

700MW Azad Pattan hydropower project ready for construction: Energy China

Wang Huihua, Managing Director of China Energy Int’l Group’s Pakistan Branch, announced that the 700-megawatt Azad Pattan hydropower project, run by Energy...

Govt seeks power from Parliament to increase PDL beyond Rs50 per litre

Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance approves the increase in the monetary limit of foreign remittance to $100,000

Petroleum Division sets age limit for MD slot to try and doctor process

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) is allegedly involved in favoritism in the recruitment process for the position of Managing Director/Chief...

Massive closure, job losses loom as APTMA demands competitive energy tariff 

APTMA Chairman warned that withdrawing the RCET would lead to a loss of $10bn in exports annually

NEPRA notifies power price hike by Rs1.61 per unit under FCA of April

Power consumers of all DISCOs except K-Electric would face additional burden as NEPRA has granted approval for power price hike.