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Interloop’s Zulqarnain outlines roadmap to accelerate Pakistan’s exports

Musadaq Zulqarnain, CEO of Interloop Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest exporters, has laid out a comprehensive...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 12:55pm

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January power output reaches all-time high on industrial demand, says Topline

Power generation surged to a record 9,140 GWh in January 2026, marking the highest-ever monthly output, said Topline...

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 08:21pm

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Solar industry accelerates shift from silver as costs soar

LONDON: Solar panel producers are intensifying efforts to replace silver with alternatives such as copper after...

Published 20 Feb, 2026 05:29am

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Need for counter-cyclical Federal Budget

The last number of federal budgets, especially since 2022, have been pro-cyclical in nature – in general, reducing...

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:44am

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Pakistan’s chemical manufacturers seek policy reset amid cost pressures

Kamal suggested that Pakistan can seek preferential market access for selected domestic products

Published 18 Feb, 2026 11:33am

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Govt slaps Rs1,243/mmbtu new levy on off-grid captive power plants

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division announced on Tuesday a new levy rate of Rs1,243 per million British thermal units...

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:08am

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Global oil demand to rise more slowly: IEA

LONDON: World oil demand will rise more slowly than expected this year, the International Energy Agency said on...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:47am

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PM Shehbaz orders review appeal against Nepra’s solar consumer ruling

ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to address concerns over new regulations affecting solar energy users, Prime Minister...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:10am

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Reforms could help save Rs1.4trn through IPPs renegotiation: report

ISLAMABAD: Fiscal and energy sector reforms are expected to deliver Rs 1.4 trillion in savings in the power sector...

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 09:01am

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Nepra notifies Prosumer Regulations

Consumers are criticising the regulator for showing extraordinary “efficiency” in notification issuance

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 09:59am

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EPQL CY25 – Stronger cash vs earnings’ dip

In CY25, Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (PSX: EPQL) remained profitable but posted a year-on-year earnings decline....

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 07:29am

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KP to lay new transmission line in Swat for cheap hydropower

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to lay a new transmission line in Swat district to transmit...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 05:39am

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BR RESEARCH: Pakistan’s solar future: Prosumer regulations at critical juncture

The power regulator, NEPRA, is set to hold a public hearing today (Friday) regarding the Draft Prosumer Regulations...

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:32am

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Wafi Energy eyes up to $100mn investment in Pakistan over next 2–3 years

Investments aimed at strengthening supply resilience of the energy sector in Pakistan.

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 09:57pm

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Pakistan, KSA to deepen ties in energy and minerals

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their focus on deepening collaboration in the energy and minerals sectors,...

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 10:31pm

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BR RESEARCH: Sector headwinds offset MARI’s growth

Pakistan’s E&P sector entered FY26 under pressure from lower oil prices, constrained gas offtake, and declining...

Updated 28 Jan, 2026 07:41am

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Power Division denies Rs224bn circular debt spike reports, terms it ‘misleading’

PD expects the circular debt position to be fully contained by the close of the current fiscal year

Updated 26 Jan, 2026 07:53pm

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Energy circular debt continues to swell: BMP

LAHORE: As Pakistan’s circular debt in the energy sector continues to swell and policy fragmentation deepens...

Published 26 Jan, 2026 07:55am

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KP CM seeks immediate release of Net Hydel Profit payments

ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has urged the federal government to immediately release...

Updated 26 Jan, 2026 07:16am

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Circular debt settlement plan: OGDCL receives 7th interest instalment

KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has received its seventh consecutive monthly interest...

Published 24 Jan, 2026 04:57am

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OPINION: From solar subsidy to system stress: rethinking net metering in Pakistan

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (Nepra’s) latest revision in net metering scheme stirred an...

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 09:13am

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OGDCL discovers oil & gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), one of Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P)...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 12:03pm

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OPINION: Solar success, system strain: why policy must catch up

Pakistan’s rooftop solar revolution has delivered cleaner power at record speed, but without urgent policy resets,...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:06am

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Petroleum Association seeks govt support to settle Rs1.547trn overdue payments

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Exploration and Production Companies Association (PPEPCA) has sought the Ministry...

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 08:29am

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Household gas consumers: Minister directs Sui companies to ensure proper supply

ISLAMABAD: Since January 6, 2026, both Sui Gas Companies - Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) and Sui ...

Published 16 Jan, 2026 08:27am

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Prices of petroleum products likely to decline

ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products may be reduced up to Rs 5.49 per litre for fortnight starting from...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:48am

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Stakeholders for ‘fixed rate of return’ gas pricing model

ISLAMABAD: Industry stakeholders argued on Friday that the current gas pricing model which guarantees a fixed rate ...

Published 10 Jan, 2026 06:38am

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EDITORIAL: Agri sector needs a meaningful boost

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his drive to revive agricultural exports tasked a newly-established...

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 07:17am

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OPINION: Need for an amended solar policy

Proposed changes to Pakistan’s net metering framework, particularly the reduction in solar buyback rates, had the...

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 07:19am

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Power sector: World Bank urges need for credible marginal price determination

This comes as Pakistan grapples with structural challenges driven by rapid solar adoption and persistent circular debt

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 07:11am