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pakistan power sector

Govt begins to move out of power business

Published 21 Sep, 2026 04:53am

Power Minister announced government will neither sell nor traditionally buy electricity from producers

Power sector: Body discusses steps to improve investment, operating environment

Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:57am

ISLAMABAD: The government has moved to revamp Pakistan’s power sector regulatory framework to remove investment...

Net metering applications: PD issues instructions to resolve backlog

Published 26 Aug, 2026 06:06am

ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward resolving the backlog of net-metering applications, the Power Division has...

PM Shehbaz orders technical audit of DISCOs’ billing system, stresses power sector reforms

Published 30 Jul, 2026 10:27pm

Decentralised solar solutions could ease burden on national grid, premier says

Korea South-East Power Company's proposed $1bn hydropower investment: humongous cost of regulatory indecision

Updated 28 Jul, 2026 01:21pm

EDITORIAL: The complaint by Korea South-East Power Company (KOEN) over the prolonged regulatory limbo surrounding...

Pakistan’s power crisis decades in the making, not just war fallout: study

Published 05 May, 2026 11:30pm

Crisis stems from decades of over-reliance on imported fossil fuel, rigid long-term gas contracts, and absence of energy storage infrastructure, study says

Hydropower generation reaches 6,000MW: PD

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:13am

ISLAMABAD: Power generation from hydropower sources reached 6,000MW during peak hours on Tuesday night against a...

China’s Wasion secures over $16mn smart meter project in Pakistan

Published 28 Apr, 2026 10:29am

China’s Wasion Holdings Limited has secured smart metering contracts in Pakistan worth over RMB115 million,...

Power sector: Leghari briefs EU team about transformation

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:05am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Monday briefed a visiting European Union...

Pakistan’s electricity deficit surpasses 11,000 MW amid supply strain

Updated 24 Apr, 2026 11:53am

Country’s total installed power generation capacity stands at around 46,000MW

System greatly relieved: PD says hydel power generation surges to 5,000MW

Updated 22 Apr, 2026 09:39am

Availability of an additional 400MW of electricity from the southern region has further stabilized the grid

Power generation: Recovery builds, constraints bind

Updated 21 Apr, 2026 07:06am

Pakistan’s national grid power generation in 9MFY26 remains below historical highs, even as recent months point to a...

Nepra tightens power sector oversight in 4Q 2025

Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:18am

Issues major tariff decisions, expands net-metering capacity, and accelerates enforcement actions against inefficiencies and safety lapses

Pakistan pushes indigenous energy generation as ADB pledges support

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:50pm

Pakistan’s power minister announced a strong push to increase the use of indigenous fuels for power generation,...

Weak grid holding back solar boom in Pakistan: report

Published 06 Apr, 2026 04:50pm

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has highlighted that outdated grid infrastructure is acting as a...

Power demand rebound will be expensive and uneven

Updated 26 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Pakistan’s national grid power generation during 8MFY26 remains notably below past highs, though recent months hint...

Power generation up in Feb

Updated 19 Mar, 2026 09:12am

ISLAMABAD: The country’s power generation increased by 11 per cent to 7,696 GWh in February 2026, compared to 6,945...

Pakistan power generation up 11% in February as coal dominates energy mix

Updated 19 Mar, 2026 12:28am

Power generation in Pakistan reached 7,696 GWh in February 2026, up 11% YoY from the generation recorded in February...

FCAs & QTAs variable components: Relief package forms part of base tariff: PD

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:38am

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Friday clarified that the Prime Minister’s relief package of Rs 4.04 per unit for...

Nepra calls for DISCO restructuring, privatization

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 08:48am

ISLAMABAD: While expressing serious concerns over the power sector performance during FY 2024-25, National Electric...

Transition to competitive electricity market

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 06:14am

Pakistan has entered a defining phase in the evolution of its power sector. With the successful achievement of...

Industries drive power demand

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 05:43am

Pakistan’s national grid power generation in 7MFY26 remained 8 percent below the peak recorded in 7MFY22. At 74...

Incremental concessional package: PD claims industries net over Rs12bn in 2 months

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:29am

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has claimed that the country’s industrial sector received financial benefits exceeding...

Incremental consumption package: Industry, PD lock horns over financial impact

Updated 19 Feb, 2026 09:42am

ISLAMABAD: The country’s industry and the Power Division have locked horns over the financial impact of the...

CPPA-G seeks Rs1.78/unit FCA hike to recover Rs15.6bn

Updated 19 Feb, 2026 09:23am

ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a positive adjustment of Rs 1.78 per...

Power Division seeks NA panel’s help on rupee cover waiver

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:21am

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Tuesday sought the support of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Power for...

Domestic consumers: PD notifies fixed monthly charges

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 01:12pm

Protected consumers using up to 100 units per month exempted from the Rs 200 fixed charge

Net-metering fiasco: robbing Peter to pay Paul?

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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