Pakistan’s steel sector lacks energy efficiency monitoring system, hindering access to green financing, carbon credits: report
World Bank report identifies several barriers to sustainable development in the steel sector, with the communication gap between policymakers and industry stakeholders as a major challenge
Pakistan to launch major energy investment plan, aims for 60% renewables by 2030
At SCO forum, Leghari outlines reforms, urges regional energy cooperation and trust-driven innovation
Pakistan’s energy intensity double that of regional peers, says World Bank
Report urges industrial energy efficiency to cut costs, emissions, and improve competitiveness
National Assembly approves Rs715.45 billion funding for energy sector
Power Division gets largest chunk of Rs636.9 billion for operational costs including Rs72.1 billion for external loans, and Rs2.39 billion for development spending; Petroleum Division receives Rs2.17 billion and Geological Survey of Pakistan Rs1.15 billion
NEPRA issues show cause notice to K-Electric over prolonged, unannounced load shedding
KE accused of carrying out load shedding at feeder level, in defiance of regulatory instructions
Nepra reduces national power purchase price by 3.77% to Rs25.98 per unit for FY 2025-26
Slashed price to lower consumer tariffs, with capacity charges accounting for 63% of cost
Pakistan collects record Rs298 billion in tobacco taxes, but WHO warns of gaps in control measures
Despite tax reforms, Pakistan lags behind in implementing full tobacco control policies
Beco Steel: From the ashes of one rises another
The steel maker took over Ravi Textile in 2021 and is seeing stellar performance in its recent financials
Lahore High Court’s royalty decision gives Punjab’s cement manufacturers pricing disadvantage
While the ruling may still be appealed, it has given cement manufacturers in the province a decisive disadvantage relative to their counterparts based in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, where taxes are lower
In Bonnie Doon acquisition, Interloop seeks move up the value chain
The acquisition of the European operations of an American brand are a logical extension of the company’s strength in sock manufacturing
KP loses Rs583 million per day due to electricity theft and technical inefficiencies, report reveals
PESCO report shows province lost Rs193.4 billion in 11 months, with Bannu facing the highest losses at 73.86%; Losses attributed to political interference, lack of cooperation from local authorities, and outdated infrastructure
PM orders expansion of PNSC fleet to save $4bn in annual maritime trade costs
Due to less ships in PNSC fleet, the country spends $4 billion annually on maritime trade, says Shehbaz Sharif while chairing a high-level meetingÂ
Kohala Hydro seeks extension of Letter of Support for $2.5bn project to protect water rights under Indus Waters Treaty
Company requests LoS extension until September 30, 2027; stresses the timely development of 1,124 MW hydropower project is essential for Pakistan to protect its rights to Jhelum water
Textile exports rise 7.37% to $16.36 billion in 11 months of FY2024-25
Knitwear exports increased by 14.46% to $4.56 billion, while bed wear exports surged 10.56% to $2.84 billion compared to last year
Senate panel approves new power bill surcharges to repay circular debt
Consumers to face higher electricity costs as surcharge cap lifted under IMF-aligned fiscal reforms