Energy

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has informed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Power that the country is suffering electricity theft of Rs 250 billion annually. He further said that K-Electric can now draw up to 600 MW from the national grid, bringing its …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Tuesday held a public hearing on the Power Division’s request to implement a uniform electricity tariff across the country, including Karachi. This comes with the promising prospect of a reduction in electricity rates, driven by currency stability and declining global …

To discontinue the collection of Electricity Duty through electricity bills Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD:  The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has concluded public hearings on two key electricity tariff adjustment requests — one from K-Electric and the other from the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) — and reserved its decisions, …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an increase in fixed gas charges for domestic consumers, effective July 1, 2025. This move comes as part of a broader gas tariff revision in Pakistan 2025, aimed at adjusting cost recovery in the energy sector, said an …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has submitted a petition with NEPRA of reducing the base electricity tariff in Pakistan for the upcoming fiscal year. According to official documents, domestic consumers could get relief of up to Rs1.16 per unit in their monthly electric bills. This potential electricity price reduction …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD:  Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for focused reforms and stronger governance across State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), as cumulative losses hit an alarming Rs 5.8 trillion and circular debt in the energy sector crosses Rs 4.9 trillion. Chairing a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: To attract American investment into Pakistan’s untapped mineral resources, the Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the United States Embassy, hosted a high-level webinar titled “Opportunities in Pakistan’s Mining Sector – Unlocking Mineral Potential.” The virtual event, held at the OGDCL Head Office in Islamabad, was jointly …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a show-cause notice to K-Electric (KE) for failing to follow regulatory instructions regarding load shedding, even though such curtailments are allowed under federal government policy. Dated June 23, the notice came on the same day the Power Division …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: In the backdrop of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict 2025, the federal government of Pakistan has taken a significant decision to safeguard national energy reserves. Amid fears of a looming fuel crisis in Pakistan, the government has ordered the immediate import of 140 million liters of petrol. According …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan is poised to significantly enhance its energy cooperation with Russia, following a high-level meeting between a Pakistani delegation led by Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, and representatives of Gazprom, Russia’s leading oil and gas giant. The discussions, which included Sergey Tumanov, General Director of …