After all, it’s the transmission, stupid! During Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign for presidency, James Carville famously coined the phrase “it’s the... Published 25 Mar, 2023 06:25am
BR Research Investing in grid transmission In the power sector, investment in transmission system is as important as the investment in the generation capacity.... Published 24 Mar, 2023 08:52am
Print Too tight fiscal space: MoF bans SGs, subsidies Cites limited fiscal space and cap on expenditures as reasons Updated 21 Mar, 2023 09:02am
BR Research The tightrope between recoveries and circular debt To end (or limit) the increase in the power sector circular debt flow, under the condition of the IMF, the ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Business & Finance Islamic finance industry facing challenge of undocumented economy: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Islamic finance industry in Pakistan is facing the biggest challenge of undocumented economy and... Published 26 Feb, 2023 03:27am
Editorials Fixing power sector will be a long haul EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s energy imports - petroleum, LNG, LPG, and coal-stood at $25 billion in the last fiscal ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Print Crucial IMF talks begin today ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team arrived in Islamabad and formal talks on the 9th review of the... Updated 31 Jan, 2023 09:06am
BR Research FDI – No respite soon! The lull for foreign direct investment is stretching with continued political uncertainty and the disastrous ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 09:38am
Print Gas sector: Dar for early settlement of circular debt Officials say gas sector circular debt has reached Rs 1.6 trillion and would become comparable to power sector circular debt if reforms are not undertaken Updated 22 Jan, 2023 10:12am
Business & Finance Japan extends loan to Punjab power sector project ISLAMABAD: The Japanese government extended the project loan effective period up to 31 December 2024 of ongoing loan... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Opinion Partly Facetious: A technical glitch “How goes it?” “Which year is this?” “2023 why?” “Could someone let the Finance Minister know which... Published 13 Jan, 2023 06:05am
Print Senate panel questions govt’s ‘seriousness’ about power sector ISLAMABAD: The government’s seriousness to deal with the issues of the power sector was questioned as NTDC was... Updated 03 Jan, 2023 09:04am
Editorials Circular debt challenge EDITORIAL: The power sector circular debt has crossed the Rs 2.5 trillion mark and is growing. None of the political... Updated 02 Jan, 2023 04:43pm
Business & Finance Power transmission programme: ADB approves $0.2m technical aid to support Tranche-4 of MFF ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved technical assistance of $0.2 million to support the... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:50am
Print Power sector receivables cross Rs2.5trn mark ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy sector is going through severe crisis as the power sector’s receivables against various... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:52am
BR Research FDI – no way out! That the FDI continues to spiral down is nothing surprising. There will be no respite in plummeting foreign... Published 20 Dec, 2022 08:54am
BR Research Seeking FDI in the power sector The importance of FDI in Pakistan cannot be overemphasized – especially in a time of extreme dollar liquidity... Published 14 Dec, 2022 09:04am
Markets For next year: NPCC seeks accurate power demand forecast ISLAMABAD: The National Power Control Centre (NPCC), an arm of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Print Nepra not happy over ‘tactics’ aimed at blocking CTBCM ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) said on Wednesday that implementation on Competitive... Updated 08 Dec, 2022 09:12am
Print JPL seeks exemption from IFRS-9 ISLAMABAD: M/s Jhimpir Power (Private) Limited (JPL) has sought exemption from the application of International... Updated 05 Dec, 2022 09:50am
Editorials Timing of needed decisions critical EDITORIAL: The PML-N (Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz), occupying nearly all economic-related ministries, barring... Published 30 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Editorials The Neelum-Jhelum crisis EDITORIAL: Nepra’s (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s) chief didn’t inspire much confidence when... Published 29 Nov, 2022 06:30am
Print Regulatory, financial issues: KE seeks intervention of Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has sought intervention at the highest level for resolution of its regulatory and... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 11:14am
Markets Ogra asked to examine demand for furnace oil by power sector, industry ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Oil (Petroleum Division) has requested Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to... Published 25 Nov, 2022 06:59am
Markets Dastgir, Dutch envoy discuss power sector issues ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Netherlands to Pakistan Henny de Vries called on federal Minister for Energy Khurram... Published 25 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Markets Ministry considering setting up advisory body of power sector LAHORE: The Ministry of Energy is considering an advisory council of power sector to address the management issues ... Published 25 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Business & Finance Hubco takes legal action against CPHGC encashment notice CPHGC had served notice to Hubco for encashment of a Standby LC worth $150 million Updated 24 Nov, 2022 04:16pm
BR Research Gas supply remains scarce Gas load shedding during winters is not a new phenomenon in Pakistan anymore. So much is worked around the winter... Published 24 Nov, 2022 07:58am
Business & Finance CPHGC serves notice to Hubco for encashment of $150mn Standby LC The China Power Hub Generation Company Limited (CPHGC) served a notice to HUB Power Company Limited (Hubco) for the... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 08:07pm
Pakistan Net FDI in Pakistan falls over 52% in first four months of FY23 Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan dropped 52.1% during the first four months of the ongoing fiscal ... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 07:25pm