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Energy

Circular Debt rises by Rs 47Bn in July Despite Govt plan

Despite federal approval to eliminate circular debt in June, the power sector’s debt climbed to Rs1.661 trillion in July 2025. Aftab Maken In a setback to the government’s financial reform drive, Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rose by Rs47 billion in July 2025, just weeks after a high-level decision to …

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Permanent ban imposed on new domestic gas connections

Govt directs Sui Southern and Sui Northern to cancel over 3 million pending applications BeNewz Report The Government has imposed a permanent ban on issuing new domestic gas connections using locally extracted natural gas. The Petroleum Division, following federal cabinet approval, has formally instructed Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and …

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Diesel price hiked, Petrol unchanged

High Speed Diesel price revised to Rs272.77 per litre for September 16–30; petrol holds steady at Rs264.61. Aftab Maken The Government has announced a revision in petroleum prices, increasing the rate of High Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs2.78 per litre while leaving the price of petrol unchanged. The new prices, …

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NEPRA fines HESCO Rs 25M over load shedding

BeNewz Report The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 25 million on the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) for conducting load shedding based on system losses and violating distribution regulations. According to the official statement released by NEPRA, the penalty was enforced following …

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PM Shehbaz announces electricity bill waiver for flood victims

BeNewz Report Prime Minister says government will cover August bills for households in affected areas; refunds to be adjusted in next month’s bills for those who already paid. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special relief package for flood-hit regions, declaring a complete waiver of August 2025 electricity bills …

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Big oil flags U.S. LNG oversupply risks amid expansion drive

BeNewz Report Global energy executives are warning of an impending glut in liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the United States ramps up construction of export facilities, raising the prospect of long-lasting oversupply in global markets. The concern comes at a time when oil prices are already under pressure from forecasts …

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Power restoration slow in flood-hit areas, bill relief uncertain

Over 2.8 lakh households remain without electricity; Govt yet to decide on relief despite earlier assurances. Tens of thousands of families in flood-affected regions across Pakistan remain in darkness, as more than 283,000 consumers are still without electricity despite ongoing restoration efforts. According to the latest Power Division report, torrential …

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Cabinet lifts gas connection ban, declares agri & climate emergency

BeNewz Report The Federal Cabinet has decided to lift the ban on new gas connections while also declaring agricultural and climate emergencies across the country. At a joint press conference, Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervez Malik and Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the Prime …

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Dedicated Freight Corridor Papri pact signed

NLC and DP World signed a commercial agreement with Pakistan Railways for the $400 million Dedicated Freight Corridor Papri project BeNewz Report Pakistan Railways has signed a landmark commercial agreement with the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and Dubai-based DP World for the construction of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Papri …

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Govt seeks consultants to tackle gas theft at Sui companies

BeNewz Report Pakistan has invited Expressions of Interest from consultancy firms to assess and propose remedies for unaccounted-for-gas losses at SNGPL and SSGC, with submissions due by October 6, 2025. The government has decided to hire consultants to conduct a comprehensive study into unaccounted-for-gas (UFG) losses faced by Sui Northern …

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