OPEC+ poised to approve another oil output hike for June amid weak price environment

Supply increases come as Saudi Arabia signals unwillingness to extend deeper cuts; Brent falls to $61.29 per barrel

FBR seals clothing brand’s outlets over Rs100 million tax evasion, suspects money laundering

Sowears’ operations under investigation for undeclared international business and illegal transactions

Nepra transfers transmission licence from NTDC to new Independent System and Market Operator

Move represents a pivotal step towards establishing a competitive private power market in the country

NEPRA defers final decision on FCA and quarterly adjustment relief

Quarterly and monthly relief proposals under review amid summer price hike warnings

Power sector circular debt rises to Rs2.396 trillion

Overall circular debt down by Rs398 billion from last year

Fuel prices to remain stable for next fortnight, minor adjustments expected

Government holds back minor price changes as global oil prices remain under pressure

World Bank likely to extend CASA-1000 deadline to 2028: report

Project delays in Afghanistan prompt Pakistan to seek 3-year extension

Cement exports from the south region finally ramp up again

The bank’s annual financial results showed growth amidst a tough macroeconomic environment, and ambitious expansion plans

Power sector subsidy in FY2025-26 to rely on available fiscal space: Finance Ministry 

Finance Ministry insists on utilizing allocated funds for power sector liquidity needs, urges verification of subsidy claims before further releases

Pakistan Tobacco Company appoints new chairman, CEO, and CFO

New leadership appointed for three-year term amid evolving regulatory landscape

Power Division tasked with completing privatisation of three DISCOs by Q2 of FY2025-26

Standing Committee on Privatisation sets deadline for Power Division to finalise terms for privatization of Hesco, Pesco, and Fesco by September or October 2025; privatisation process to begin by end of May

Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company to participate in Pakistan’s offshore bidding round

Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik meets Kufpec’s Ali Taha Al-Temimi to discuss collaboration and offshore bidding participation

Pakistan diverts fifth LNG cargo to international market amidst domestic energy concerns

PLL redirected four LNG cargoes scheduled for February to May 2025 under a long-term agreement with ENI

CPPA-G receives Rs 148.75 billion from SBP for Tariff Differential Subsidies

Fund disbursement to cover tariff differential subsidies for FY 2024-25, including payments to government and private power plants

Pakistan’s cement exports surge 28.19% in FY 2024–25, bolstered by global demand

Exports climb to $230 million, marking significant growth in both value and volume