Pakistan’s PET bottle maker to install 2MW solar system Ecopack Limited has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy consumption, announcing plans to install a 2... Published 23 Jun, 2025 02:39pm
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Markets Pakistan’s cement sector joins solar wave as Gharibwal doubles down on renewable Gharibwal Cement Limited has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy consumption with the successful... Published 16 Jun, 2025 11:36am
Business & Finance ABC lauds govt for presenting ‘forward-looking’ budget KARACHI: The American Business Council of Pakistan (ABC) appreciates the Government’s efforts in presenting a... Published 15 Jun, 2025 03:30am
Markets Pakistan’s solar boom continues as govt proposes 18% tax Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC) has further enhanced its renewable portfolio with the commissioning of a 2.935... Published 12 Jun, 2025 03:14pm
Markets Budget 2025-26: Pakistan govt proposes 18% tax on imported solar panels Pakistan government on Tuesday proposed the budget for the financial year 2025-26, revealing its intention to impose... Published 10 Jun, 2025 08:52pm
Markets Pakistan’s lithium battery imports soar, projected to hit 8.75 GWh by 2030: report Pakistan could avoid new power projects with smart battery, solar adoption, says Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Published 05 Jun, 2025 01:37pm
Business & Finance Solar momentum builds in Pakistan’s industry as Fast Cables expands capacity to 3MW Fast Cables, a leading electrical cables manufacturer in Pakistan, has successfully commissioned an additional 1.1MW... Updated 27 May, 2025 05:10pm
Business & Finance Going green: Power Cement to install 7.5MW wind plant In a significant step toward sustainability, Power Cement Limited (POWER) has announced plans to set up a 7.5MW wind... Updated 21 May, 2025 05:18pm
Markets Pakistan’s power generation increases 22% in April Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 10,513 GWh in April 2025, an increase of over 22% YoY compared to the... Published 21 May, 2025 11:12am
Pakistan Pakistan “restructuring and reorganising” its debt, says Aurangzeb Pakistan is in the process of “restructuring and reorganising” its debt profile in line with global standards, said... Updated 16 May, 2025 05:21pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s steel maker activates 6.4MW solar plant at Karachi plant International Steels Limited (ISL), a subsidiary of International Industries Limited, has completed and activated a... Updated 09 May, 2025 10:49pm
Opinion Solar transition: from boom to balance The shift towards solar power is inevitable, but ensuring an equitable and sustainable transition is key. Prime... Updated 05 May, 2025 08:05am
Print Renewable energy push: Nepra may approve tariff of KE’s 2 PV solar projects ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday hinted at approving the tariff of two... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:15am
Markets From crisis to clean energy: Pakistan emerges as top solar market in 2024 Despite being a low-income country plagued by economic and social issues, a green revolution is taking place in... Updated 14 Apr, 2025 10:42pm
Pakistan Gilani elected ISC founding chairman unanimously ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani has been unanimously elected as Founding Chairman of the... Published 12 Apr, 2025 05:40am
Markets Renewable energy top of mind for Pakistani exhibitors at Middle East Energy 2025 DUBAI: Renewable energy solutions were front and centre for a small group of Pakistani exhibitors who were among... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 08:16am
Print US envoy discusses energy collaboration with minister ISLAMABAD: Chargé d’Affaires US Embassy Natalie Baker met on Friday with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz... Updated 05 Apr, 2025 09:21am
Pakistan Pakistan invites US collaboration in energy, mining sectors: Minister Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has invited the United States to invest in Pakistan’s energy... Updated 04 Apr, 2025 10:58pm
Business & Finance Another cement maker expands solar capacity amid Pakistan’s shift to renewables Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC) has become the latest company to announce an expansion in its renewable... Published 04 Apr, 2025 01:51pm
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Markets BP cuts renewable investment and boosts oil and gas in strategy shift LONDON: BP slashed planned investment in renewable energy and said on Wednesday it would increase annual oil and gas... Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:54am
Markets Pakistan’s sugar maker to install 200KW solar power plant As per ECC, total installed solar capacity grew from 321MW in 2021 to 4,124MW by December 2024 Updated 24 Mar, 2025 10:50pm
Opinion Pakistan’s energy conundrum: challenges and elucidations Pakistan’s energy sector faces significant challenges such as frequent power outages, high transmission losses,... Published 19 Mar, 2025 06:02am
Print Net-metering consumers: Nepra may hold public hearing on revised buyback rates ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is likely to hold a public hearing on the... Updated 19 Mar, 2025 08:51am
Pakistan FPCCI presents Charter of Economy to Aurangzeb The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), one of Pakistan’s largest industrial bodies,... Published 18 Mar, 2025 03:51pm
Markets Pakistan’s power generation falls 15% MoM, costs plunge 30% in February Power generation falls to lowest in five years, says JS Global Updated 17 Mar, 2025 02:41pm
Print Govt urged to withdraw abrupt changes in net metering policy PESHAWAR: Business community expressed concern over abrupt changes in net metering policy, calling it a major hurdle... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:48am
Business & Finance PM emphasises commitment to bolster ties with Uzbekistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening collaboration... Published 14 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Markets Wind power curtailment threatens investment, expert warns LAHORE: Renewable energy expert Fawad Jawed has said that international investors are worried about curtailment on... Published 14 Mar, 2025 05:34am