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Pakistan’s solar PV capacity could save billions of dollars in fossil fuel imports: study

Much of Pakistan’s energy debate continues to rely on incomplete data, study says

Published 11 Feb, 2026 10:40pm

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BR RESEARCH: Pakistan’s solar future: Prosumer regulations at critical juncture

The power regulator, NEPRA, is set to hold a public hearing today (Friday) regarding the Draft Prosumer Regulations...

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:32am

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Renewable energy: High Commissioner, Jam discuss issues facing Canadian investment

ISLAMABAD: Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan has raised serious concerns on treatment meted out...

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 08:09am

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Country committed to low carbon uplift pathways: President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday said through Nationally Determined Contribution and the National ...

Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:34am

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Punjab mulling establishing ‘Renewable Energy Authority’

LAHORE: The Punjab Government is considering the establishment of a ‘Provincial Renewable Energy Authority’ to...

Published 01 Jan, 2026 06:17am

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Thatta Cement approves 7.5MW wind power project

Says the company’s total installed capacity from renewable energy sources will increase to 17.3 MW

Published 31 Dec, 2025 12:48pm

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Dynea Pakistan expands wind project in Balochistan

The Board of Directors of Dynea Pakistan Limited, a chemicals manufacturer, has approved the installation of a 2.5MW...

Published 26 Dec, 2025 01:33pm

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Solarisation in Pakistan: affordability remains binding constraint, says study

Equity gap represents not just market failure but fundamental challenge to equitable energy transition

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:12pm

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Climate resilience: UK-Pakistan Green Compact launched

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have launched the UK-Pakistan Green Compact to strengthen climate...

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:23am

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Leghari shares power sector woes with ADB

ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari has shared woes of the sector with the Asian...

Published 18 Dec, 2025 06:01am

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Pakistan’s solar rush unlocked $17-19bn in private investment in 8 years: study

In FY25 alone, solar mobilised $5-6bn, emerging as one of Pakistan’s strongest channels of private capital, study ‘The Many Dividends of Solar Rush in Pakistan’ says

Published 12 Dec, 2025 10:31pm

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Pakistan’s textile giant KML boosts solar capacity to 7.2MW, plans additional 3MW installation

Company completes commissioning of remaining 2.7MW renewable energy system

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 11:08am

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Pakistan seeks US support to engage IMF, World Bank on energy reforms

Govt will not procure power in future, says Awais Ahmed Leghari

Published 08 Dec, 2025 10:07pm

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Pakistan sets 60% renewable energy goal for 2030, NA told

Share of on-grid renewable capacity currently stands at 37 percent, says energy minister

Updated 06 Dec, 2025 07:57am

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India backs states’ clean energy projects as federal agencies struggle with unsold power

NEW DELHI: India’s federal government cannot stop states from building clean energy projects even as federal...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 05:56pm

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Discos privatisation: govt seeks Turkish help

Emphasises need for Turkish support in training human resources from Pakistan’s power-sector organisations

Updated 03 Dec, 2025 04:14pm

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Bannu Woollen Mills adds 1MW solar capacity as Pakistan’s solar boom continues

Plant supplying power to manufacturing operations

Published 02 Dec, 2025 03:24pm

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Oman, Botswana sign agreement to develop 3 GW of renewable energy projects

CAIRO: Oman and Botswana signed on Saturday an agreement to develop solar, wind and battery storage projects with a...

Published 29 Nov, 2025 01:05pm

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Past IPP agreements lacked transparency: Leghari

Says Pakistan rapidly increasing share of low-cost renewable energy

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:17pm

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Pakistan textile giant plans major expansion in renewable energy, yarn, and dairy

Plans underway for additional 4MW installation

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:20pm

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India’s clean energy ministry urges power regulator to defer stricter green power rules

NEW DELHI: India’s renewable energy ministry has urged the power regulator to delay plans for stricter rules...

Published 26 Nov, 2025 04:24pm

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Pakistan textile firm invests $4.15mn in new 7.5MW wind turbine for sustainable energy push

Companies in Pakistan are increasingly turning to renewable energy

Published 24 Nov, 2025 03:44pm

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Industrial sector: Rapid transition toward renewable energy, low-carbon production urged

FAISALABAD: The climate and energy experts have warned that the country’s industrial sector must be rapidly ...

Published 15 Nov, 2025 07:39am

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Kohat Cement pushes ahead with energy expansion, to invest Rs8bn in 28.5MW power plant

There has been a growing shift towards alternative energy sources in Pakistan

Published 12 Nov, 2025 11:09am

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Renewable energy potential in Hindu Kush Himalayas region not tapped: report

ISLAMABAD: Despite immense renewable energy potential in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) region, clean energy...

Published 12 Nov, 2025 06:02am

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Poland ready to share developmental experience, tech expertise: Sikorski

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Radosaw Sikorski has reaffirmed that Poland stands ready to share its...

Published 24 Oct, 2025 07:33am

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Building by-laws: NEECA urges DDAs to incorporate energy conservation building code-2023

ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA), an arm of Power Division, has called...

Updated 18 Oct, 2025 09:47am

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Renewable energy: PPIB casts uncertainty over projects’ future

ISLAMABAD: The Board of the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has cast uncertainty over the future of...

Updated 14 Oct, 2025 09:01am

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Norwegian state fund invests $20 million in India’s IPO-bound SAEL, document shows

NEW DELHI: Norwegian state-owned fund Norfund has pumped $20 million into India’s SAEL Industries Ltd, taking its...

Published 09 Oct, 2025 08:49pm

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Indian power regulator takes up solar firms’ plea on losses due to transmission delays

NEW DELHI: India’s federal power regulator has admitted petitions filed by two renewable energy developers seeking...

Published 07 Oct, 2025 12:19am