Energy

The current government has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will reduce the circular debt in the gas and electricity sectors to zero by the end of this year. As of January 2025, the circular debt in the power sector stood at Rs 2,444 billion, while in the …

Aftab Maken A visiting World Bank team met separately with Federal Ministers for Petroleum and Power in their offices on Thursday to discuss ongoing reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector, privatization efforts, and opportunities for long-term collaboration. Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan, held a significant meeting with a …

Asghar Hussain and Hassan Abbas Responding to a question about failure of Rajasthan Canal in India, that it is less than 1% successful, Ms Azma Zahid Bukhari, the provisional minister for information, Government of Punjab, dismissed the failure and informed the audience of a press briefing that Indians have already …

ISLAMABAD: In a major overhaul of the country’s power sector, the government is drawing up a 10-year electric policy focused on cutting electricity costs, eliminating circular debt, and gradually stepping away from state monopoly in power procurement, according to sources in the Energy Ministry. The long-term roadmap under preparation aims …

Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, announced that the government will no longer remain the sole entity responsible for electricity procurement. The private sector is now being introduced into the buying and selling of electricity, while the Guddu and Nandipur power plants are undergoing privatization. During a press conference, Awais …

In a significant move to provide relief to the public, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a substantial reduction in electricity prices. The new rates will see a decrease of Rs 7.41 per unit for domestic and Rs 7.59 per unit for industrial consumers. A special ceremony was held in …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to unveil significant reforms in the power sector tomorrow, marking a crucial step towards addressing key challenges in the energy industry. According to sources, the Prime Minister is expected to announce a reduction in electricity tariffs, with a proposed decrease of Rs 6 to …

A high-level meeting on country’s exploration & Production E&P) has focused on key challenges, including security concerns, circular debt, gas pricing, energy planning, and LNG supply constraints, said an official statement released by the Petroleum Ministry on Tuesday. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar presided over a high-level meeting today to …

Federal Minister for Power, Awais Khan Leghari, inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever 120 KW fast-charging station, developed by GoGreen Avenue. The event, held in Islamabad, marked a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards sustainable energy. As part of the Ministry of Energy’s broader efforts to promote green mobility and energy-efficient solutions, …

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chairing it virtually from China where he is attending the Boao Forum for Asia 2025, says an official statement of the Finance Ministry on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by …