Power Division targets 23 key issues in generation, transmission, and distribution for reforms

Plans to present an overview of its strategy to the Senate Standing Committee on Power on August 6, 2024

NEPRA Asaan Approach mobile app on the cards to facilitate consumers

App will enable users to register complaints related to electricity issues in the minimum possible time

Is the govt about to let go of its control on petrol prices?

The PM claims he is about to deregulate petrol prices. The govt was barely in control anyways

The double whammy of declining electricity demand and increased consumer tariffs

Electricity generation in the country dropped by 10%, while capacity payments surged by a whooping 29% in FY 23

Engro’s strategic asset divestiture in thermal energy sector gets CCP’s approval

Transaction involves a consortium acquiring approximately 50.10% of M/s Engro Powergen Thar (Pvt.) Ltd from M/s Engro Energy Limited.

NA panel approves Telecom Appellate Tribunal Bill 2024

Bill aims to establish a tribunal to address telecommunication disputes and ensure efficient digital governance.

Ministry of Energy appoints independent directors to Discos’ boards

ISLAMABAD: After taking necessary approval of the federal government, the Ministry of Energy has issued notifications regarding the appointment of independent directors...

Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction likely in March 2025

Standing Committee on IT & Telecom urges Ministry of IT&T to ensure quality 5G services post-auction and incentivise infrastructure improvements

Pakistan’s power generation drops 1.9%, costs down by nearly 11% in June 2024

Reduction in cost was largely due to 19% decrease in the cost of power generation from imported coal

Pakistan’s IT exports up by 24% to $3.2bn in FY24

Pakistan's Information Technology (IT) exports have soared to $3.2 billion in the fiscal year 2024, marking a robust 24% year-on-year increase from...

Pakistan’s big industry shows 7.33% YoY growth in May 2024

Overall LSMI sector posts a growth of 0.99% during July- May 2023-24 

Textile exports see slight growth in FY24 amid tough fiscal measures

Textile and clothing exports increased by 0.93% YOY to $16.55 billion by the end of FY2023-24; declined by 3.91% MoM to $1.41 billion in June 2024

Eleven firms express interest in Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction consultancy

Government aims to enhance mobile broadband services with a planned 5G rollout by April 2025

Textile exporters denied tax relief; who to blame?

After years of protection to make the industry internationally competitive, govt has removed the cover from above textile exporters. Who will this affect the most?

Pakistan opts for negotiation over legal action in $800 million dispute with UAE’s Etisalat 

Privatisation Secretary hopes for a breakthrough by October-November as government seeks resolution in 16-year-old PTCL privatisation caseÂ