A forever crisis? Central banks around the world aren’t done tightening yet. Rationalizing their continued rate-hike decisions, bank... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:30am
Print PM underscores need for early completion of CASA-1000 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan wanted the establishment of ... Updated 18 Dec, 2022 09:39am
Print ADB describes energy plan as ‘less than effective, efficient’ ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated “Pakistan:... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:53am
Print US warns of Chinese influence in ME RIYADH: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on a visit Beijing hailed as its biggest... Updated 08 Dec, 2022 09:16am
World France to spend 8.4bn euro to help companies with energy bills PARIS: France will spend 8.4 billion euros ($8.67 billion) to help companies pay their energy bills, in a bid to... Published 20 Nov, 2022 04:16am
Markets OGDCL discovers oil reserves in Punjab Company says latest oil discovery further extends hydrocarbon play area in Pothohar basin Updated 27 Oct, 2022 03:54pm
Markets Pakistan's power generation cost up nearly 46% YoY in Sep as production declines The total cost of generating electricity in the country jumped nearly 46%, hitting Rs9.91 KWh in September 2022... Published 17 Oct, 2022 02:52pm
Markets Energy, agri sectors responsible for most of GHG emissions: report LAHORE: Energy and agriculture are the main sectors responsible for most of the Green House Gas (GHG) emissions as... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:07am
Markets Thar Energy Limited's 330MW plant to commence operations from Oct 1 Thar Energy Limited (TEL), a joint venture between Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Fauji Fertilizer Company... Published 30 Sep, 2022 03:45pm
Markets New solar plants: Dastgir says govt will complete bidding for 600MW pilot project today Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir on Wednesday said the bidding process for a 600-megawatt (MW) pilot ... Updated 14 Sep, 2022 10:30pm
Markets Asia naphtha margin drops NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin fell on Monday as weakness in Chinese petrochemical demand... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz takes notice of skyrocketing electricity bills Demands detailed report on issue Updated 22 Aug, 2022 07:59pm
Print FTA likely in 6 months: Pakistan, Iran agree to remove ‘anti-trade’ barriers Both countries discuss issues related to trade, energy and payment mechanism at the 21st Session of Pak-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) Updated 19 Aug, 2022 09:48am
Pakistan Experts see Pakistan's inflation rate topping 24% in July Rupee depreciation, high energy tariffs, and seasonality in prices of edible items will contribute to high CPI reading Updated 30 Jul, 2022 08:13pm
Print Billions of people rely on wild species for food, fuel, income: UN PARIS: Rampant exploitation of nature is a threat to the well-being of billions of people across the world who rely... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:26am
BR Research Free electricity to the poor: Worth a shot The Chief Minister Punjab announced 12 months of free electricity for the consumer using up to 100 units a month. ... Published 06 Jul, 2022 09:04am
Markets Energy tariff: PM approves summary of phase-wise increase Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave his go-ahead to the phase-wise increase in base electricity tariffs ... Updated 05 Jul, 2022 07:08pm
Opinion Conserve energy at all cost Although there exists no scientific survey or research work to find out how three hikes in the prices of petroleum... Published 25 Jun, 2022 04:42am
Markets Sindh trying for energy self-sufficiency via renewables, says secretary KARACHI: Secretary of Sindh’s Energy Department Abu Bakar Ahmed Madni has said that besides coal the provincial... Published 17 Jun, 2022 06:37am
Business & Finance Venezuela president talks cooperation with Qatar emir DOHA: Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro met Wednesday with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in the... Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:03am
BR Research It is not 2018 again The theory that Pakistan is not built for 5 percent growth on a sustainable basis keeps making rounds. This time is... Published 31 May, 2022 10:24am
Markets Iran’s energy export revenue up 60% in March-May vs year ago DUBAI: Iran’s energy export revenue is 60% higher in the first two months of the Iranian year (March 21 to May 21)... Published 29 May, 2022 06:36pm
Business & Finance Iran and Russia eye more cooperation in energy, trade TEHRAN: Tehran and Moscow are seeking to expand cooperation in energy and trade, officials said Wednesday, as ... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
Business & Finance Pakistan LNG Limited invites bids for six LNG cargoes PLL hopes to curb gas crisis in the country Updated 18 Apr, 2022 05:44pm
Editorials The country needs an energy czar EDITORIAL: A new government has been formed. The first step for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to form his ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
BR Research Wanted: Shehbaz speed in Islamabad Stocks, bonds, and currency markets rallied soon after the new government took office. Markets were jittery due to... Published 13 Apr, 2022 08:09am
Markets Energy symposium: experts call for power sector reforms, deregularisation KARACHI: Experts have called for market reforms and deregularisation in the power sector to allow Pakistan to kick... Updated 01 Apr, 2022 11:04pm
World Zelensky urges Norway to supply more energy to Ukraine, EU OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged Norway, the second-biggest supplier of gas to Europe... Published 30 Mar, 2022 07:02pm
Markets KE underscores need for creating ‘working group’ to help conserve energy ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has proposed formulation of a Working Group with critical stakeholders to develop a... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:54am
Business & Finance Hubco's Narowal Plant engines develop fault, electricity generation halted Hub Power Company Ltd (HUBCO) in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday informed that its two... Published 04 Mar, 2022 05:12pm