Govt working towards reducing electricity cost: minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali has said that the government is working on... Updated 16 Dec, 2023 09:06am
Pakistan Ordinance promulgated to check power theft ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi promulgated, “The Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023” to make more... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am
Editorials Sensitive price index: roiling resurgence? EDITORIAL: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending 7 December 2023 against the week ending 30 November... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Print PM terms energy sector a ‘nightmare’ ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq has described the energy sector as a nightmare for the country... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:24am
BR Research Discos’ horror show Another exercise of clearing the energy sector circular debt stock via dividends, Sukuks or direct cash transfer is... Published 07 Dec, 2023 08:09am
Opinion Insoluble dilemma of power forecasts? As the NTDC (National Transm-ission and Dispatch Company) and Power Division are progressing with the next IGCEP... Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am
Pakistan Integrated energy planning project: caretaker federal minister reviews progress ISLAMABAD: The Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives reviewed progress on the Integrated Energy... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
Business & Finance Mughal Iron & Steel Industries completes acquisition of energy subsidiary Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest steel manufacturers, has successfully... Updated 30 Nov, 2023 10:48pm
Opinion A single fuel regime for Pakistan Energy in Pakistan has always been a sore point, especially because availability waxes and wanes and so does the... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 05:32am
Print Economist terms energy sector ‘black hole’ ISLAMABAD: Dr Hafeez Pasha, former finance minister, Wednesday, while identifying key areas which undermine human... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 08:45am
Print Major oil and gas reserves discovered at Shah Bandar KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has made a gas and condensate discovery from exploration well, Jhim East... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:32am
Markets Pakistan seeks LNG cargo for January The tender will close on November 24, while the delivery window is January 8-9 Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:21pm
Markets PPL discovers hydrocarbon reserves in Sindh Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), a key supplier of natural gas in the country, has discovered hydrocarbon reserves... Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:19am
BR Research IMF: finally, a timely review! As expected, the IMF review has been successful. Pakistanis witnessed smooth sailing through a Fund review after a... Published 17 Nov, 2023 09:08am
Print Investment co-op in energy sector: ‘Framework’ may be signed during PM’s visit to UAE ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan are likely to sign a framework on investment cooperation in... Updated 17 Nov, 2023 09:48am
Print Ogra and PRL ink ‘crucial’ agreement ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development aligning with Pakistan’s refining policy, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority... Updated 17 Nov, 2023 08:38am
Print IMF, govt reach SLA on first SBA review ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Pakistani authorities have reached a staff-level... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:36am
Print TAPI project: Turkmenistan seeks US nod for relaxation of Kabul sanctions? ISLAMABAD: Turkmenistan is said to have approached Washington for relaxation of sanctions on Afghanistan for... Updated 11 Nov, 2023 09:34am
Print Energy projects sans Chinese IPPs: PPIB resubmits transition from LIBOR to ‘SOFR’ ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has resubmitted the transition from LIBOR to SOFR for... Updated 31 Oct, 2023 10:02am
Opinion Net zero and Pakistan’s energy system: no more business as usual Net Zero is an international agreement for climate action that aims to achieve a balanced state of greenhouse gases... Updated 30 Oct, 2023 06:07am
Opinion No more gas circular debt buildup? Gas price rationalization is a big reform undertaken by the caretaker government in view of the fact that in the ... Updated 30 Oct, 2023 06:01am
Print From Libor to SOFR: DFIs anxiously waiting for transition 10 Development Finance Institutions wait for transition from USD London Interbank Offer Rate to Secured Over Night Financing Rate in Pakistani energy sector Updated 23 Oct, 2023 10:11am
Pakistan Pakistan completes projects worth $25bn under CPEC, says Kakar Clean energy projects were expected to be completed in four to five years, adds the caretaker PM Updated 18 Oct, 2023 10:23pm
BR Research Power sector planning critical to sustainability Pakistan’s energy sector (especially power) is facing a trilemma of affordability, access, and sustainability, and... Published 18 Oct, 2023 08:39am
Opinion It’s time to close the sustainable energy gaps in Asia and the Pacific This year we pass the halfway mark both on our journey towards implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Opinion No more business as usual—IV Survival is increasingly challenging and overhaul of the economy is only possible with a credible roadmap undertaken... Updated 12 Oct, 2023 06:40am
Opinion Privatising Discos: tread with caution On 13th July 2023, IMF’s Executive Board while approving US$3 billion Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 06:49am
Print Hydel power projects in KP: KOEN accuses Nepra of delaying feasibility stage tariff ISLAMABAD: Koran firm, Korea South-East Power Company (KOEN) has accused National Electric Power Regulatory(Nepra),... Updated 07 Oct, 2023 10:00am
Markets Pakistan seeking Middle East investment & tech in energy sector: minister Pakistan’s Caretaker Minister of Energy, Power and Petroleum, Muhammad Ali has said that the country is seeking... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 10:42pm
Markets TSX tumbles to near seven-month low BENGALURU: Canada’s main stock index fell to a near seven-month low as a decline in gold and oil prices dragged... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’