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From millions of rooftops to one virtual power plant

Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:57am

It is a bright summer afternoon in Pakistan. The sun is high, the rooftop solar panels are producing at full...

Stakeholders deliberate on a phased transition to clean electricity by 2040

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:24am

LAHORE: Pakistan’s leading power-sector stakeholders gathered at the Lahore University of Management Sciences on...

SNGPL faces serious liquidity crunch amid delay in release of Rs174bn

Updated 08 Sep, 2026 09:43am

ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is reportedly facing a serious liquidity crunch due to...

One energy system, too many silos

Updated 07 Sep, 2026 07:21am

Why Pakistan must stop managing fuels and start governing energy as a system. Pakistan’s energy crisis is not the...

Policy guidelines issued: PD detects huge variation in imported coal purchases

Updated 26 Aug, 2026 09:54am

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has identified significant inefficiencies in imported coal procurement by power plants...

Mounting SNGPL receivables: Power Division asked to provide payment plan

Updated 17 Aug, 2026 09:27am

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division (PD) has sought a workable payment plan from the Power Division for outstanding...

Non-operational IPPs: Senate panel questions billions in capacity payments

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 10:01am

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat expressed serious concern over billions of rupees in...

Pakistan’s accidental energy revolution

Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am

When conflict escalated in the Middle East earlier this year and the Strait of Hormuz came under threat, most...

Cost overruns: Another USD300m sought from World Bank for ‘T4HP’

Updated 17 May, 2026 05:32pm

Pakistan seeks an additional $300 million from the World Bank for the Tarbela Fifth Hydropower Project, crucial for ensuring safe operation of the Tarbela Reservoir and boosting electricity generation by 2027.

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...

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

Energy Purchase Agreements: ISMO says wind projects financially protected

Published 09 Mar, 2026 05:05am

ISLAMABAD: The Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) has stated that wind power projects remain financially...

Jan FCA: Nepra ups tariffs for Discos & KE by Rs1.6274

Published 05 Mar, 2026 05:31am

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased electricity tariffs for...

China backs Iran ‘defending sovereignty’, vows to push for peace

Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:44pm

Urges US, Israel to immediately cease military operations

Increased per-unit power costs: Nepra report identifies reason

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 09:04am

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has stated that underutilization of power...

KATI urges govt to withdraw levy on captive power plants

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

ISLAMABAD: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has urged Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural...

PMO seeks Power Division’s input on Nepra’s Industry, Annual reports

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:12am

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has sought comments from the Power Division on NEPRA’s State of...

Major brownout: Nepra settles show-cause notice to Sahiwal plant

Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:48am

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has settled the show-cause notice issued to 1,320MW...

HSE compliance: Majority of power cos show notable progress: Nepra

Published 07 Jan, 2026 05:53am

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has observed that a majority of power sector...

SNGPL says receivables hit alarming level of Rs114.287bn

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:23am

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has revealed that it is facing grievous liquidity issues due ...

Cutting take-or-pay liabilities: PD told to submit plan for RLNG lifting at Rs2000/MMBTU

Updated 18 Oct, 2025 09:49am

Move comes amid concerns that domestic gas fields are being shut down to accommodate surplus, high-cost RLNG in other sectors, including residential consumers

How rooftop solar is disrupting Pakistan’s power grid

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 01:47pm

As electricity prices rise, more consumers are moving towards rooftop solar to reduce their electricity bills, which...

PD’s arm fails to adjust GENCOs’ staff in Discos

Updated 22 Aug, 2025 09:01am

ISLAMABAD: The Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC), an arm of Power Division has reportedly failed to...

India’s stranded renewable projects double to over 50 GW, industry documents show

Published 01 Aug, 2025 05:15pm

SINGAPORE: India’s stranded renewable power capacity - projects awarded but unable to come online - more than...

Power tariffs: The final negative adjustment?

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 08:29am

As widely anticipated, the periodic adjustment under the Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) mechanism for 4QFY25 has...

Pakistan govt earns Rs46.73bn from scrap sale of 16 units

Updated 26 Jul, 2025 09:49am

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division announced on Friday that the government has successfully sold scrap from 16 units for...

PD in a quandary over less RLNG off-take by power plants

Updated 23 Jul, 2025 03:24pm

SNGPL says surplus gas accumulation has pushed system back beyond critical levels

Ministries, divisions: ECC approves 14 summaries seeking TSGs worth Rs2.629trn

Updated 28 Jun, 2025 03:20pm

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved 14 summaries seeking...

PD tells NA body Rs2.50/litre carbon levy to apply from July 1

Updated 20 Jun, 2025 03:48pm

Petroleum levy stands at Rs77/litre on high-speed diesel and Rs78.02/litre on petrol

April FCA: KE seeks Rs4.69/unit negative adjustment

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:47am

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has sought negative adjustment of Rs 4.69 per unit to refund Rs 7.173 billion to its consumers...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 14	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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