Exploration of oil, gas: Body formed to fine-tune Model Production Sharing Agreement draft ISLAMABAD: Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has constituted an inter-ministerial committee under the chairmanship... Updated 16 Mar, 2022 09:55am
Pakistan Imran Khan is the 'only leader of Pakistan,' Fawad tells opposition Information minister asks the opposition to wait for PTI's D-Chowk gathering Published 13 Mar, 2022 01:21pm
Pakistan PM’s popularity increased in last two weeks: Hammad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Wednesday said popularity of Prime Minister Imran Khan has increased... Published 10 Mar, 2022 06:30am
Print Hammad, UAE envoy discuss global inflation, geo-political situation ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Monday called on Federal... Updated 09 Mar, 2022 09:40am
Business & Finance FATF grey-list: Pakistan says committed to completing remaining action plan items The Finance Ministry in a statement reiterated Pakistan's commitment to take all necessary measures to ensure... Published 05 Mar, 2022 07:02pm
Print CCoE body to review oil, gas exploration status ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) constituted a committee headed by Federal Minister for Energy... Updated 05 Mar, 2022 10:07am
Print Rs136bn grant sought to reduce power tariff by Rs5/unit PM had made a public announcement regarding relief package of reduction in electricity prices from March 2022 to June 2022 Updated 05 Mar, 2022 09:57am
Technology Xiaomi inaugurates smartphone manufacturing facility in Pakistan Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Technology has inaugurated its manufacturing facility in Pakistan with Air... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:18pm
Print Rs5/unit power relief: Details to be unveiled today ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar is all set to unveil mechanism about reduction of Rs5 per unit in... Updated 04 Mar, 2022 10:04am
Pakistan CNG association’s delegation meets Hammad ISLAMABAD: A delegation of CNG Association met Federal Minister for Petroleum Hammad Azhar on Friday and launched... Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am
Print GPP, NPP: MoF asked to expedite sell-off approval process ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has directed the Ministry of Energy to expedite approval of privatisation of... Updated 18 Feb, 2022 09:56am
Business & Finance Addressing gas shortage: In major move, Senate passes WACOG bill Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar says country will now be able to reform gas pricing structure and enhance supplies of imported gas Updated 17 Feb, 2022 03:54pm
Pakistan Saindak Mine lease extension okayed by cabinet: Hammad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Tuesday said the Federal Cabinet had approved extension of Saindak... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Business & Finance Saindak project: govt extends SML-MCC lease contract The government on Tuesday extended the lease contract period of Saindak copper-gold project between Saindak Metals... Updated 15 Feb, 2022 08:27pm
Markets Biofuels, renewable energy: minister encourages GIZ to undertake pilot projects ISLAMABAD: Energy Minister Hammad Azhar encourages GIZ to undertake pilot projects based on biofuels and renewable... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:45am
Markets TAPI gas pipeline project: Two govts agree to continue work despite decline in ADB interest ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan have resolved to continue work on Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India ... Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:47am
Pakistan Gilgit LPG air mix plant: minister sets 6-month deadline ISLAMABAD: Energy Minister Hammad Azhar has set a timeline for the operationalisation of LPG Air Mix Plant in Gilgit... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Business & Finance Karachi’s industries: PYMA urges PM to help restore gas supply KARACHI: Saqib Naseem, Central Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), Junaid Teli, Vice Chairman ... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Pakistan Cabinet approves design, implementation roadmap of CTBCM ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the design and implementation roadmap of Competitive Trading Bilateral... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Markets Govt, Turkmenistan teams discuss energy projects ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Foreign Minister Vepa Hajiyev held extensive... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am
Print Performance of power sector: Govt hires PWC for third-party validation ISLAMABAD: The government has hired Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC) for Third Party Validation of the country’s... Updated 01 Feb, 2022 09:33am
Print KCCI holds PM responsible for gas shortages KARACHI: Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday blamed Prime Minister Imran Khan for the... Updated 01 Feb, 2022 11:31am
Pakistan PTI finalises Hammad’s name as candidate for Lahore mayorship LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has finalised the name of Federal Energy Minister Hammad Azhar as its candidate... Published 28 Jan, 2022 04:45am
Editorials SBP bill: Opposition has to lend govt a hand EDITORIAL: The enactment of the SBP Amendment legislation awaits its passage by the Senate. Federal Minister for... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Pakistan ‘New party structure next week’ Govt exploring alternate sources of energy: Hammad LAHORE: Federal Energy Minister Hammad Azhar said on Saturday the government is exploring alternate sources of ... Published 23 Jan, 2022 05:17am
Pakistan Japanese envoy, Hammad discuss energy cooperation ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mitsuhiro Wada called on Federal Minister of Energy Hammad Azhar here on... Published 21 Jan, 2022 05:27am
Pakistan Azhar lauds WB’s support to energy sector reforms ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar received the World Bank’s Country Director for Pakistan, Najy... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Print SBP bill: govt unveils IMF ‘concession’ Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar says data shows that in countries where central banks are more autonomous, inflation remains under control and economic growth continues to increase Updated 19 Jan, 2022 09:36am
Pakistan NA told: PTI govt gave Karachi electricity consumers Rs91bn subsidy in 3 years ISLAMABAD: Despite record power outages, load-shedding, frequent power failures, erratic voltage and – most... Updated 18 Jan, 2022 02:35pm
Pakistan ECP suspends 150 lawmakers’ memberships ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, four federal ministers Shafqat Mahmood, Hammad Azhar, Noor-ul-Haq... Published 18 Jan, 2022 04:20am