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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

Business & Finance

PM approves 10-year IGCEP 2025–35

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Pakistan’s long-awaited 10-year Indicative Generation...

Published 02 May, 2025 06:12am

Markets

Pakistan plans to save $17bn by removing high-cost energy projects under revised IGCEP

The government intends to save Rs4,743 billion (USD17 billion) by excluding 7,967MW of high-cost energy projects and...

Updated 01 May, 2025 08:42pm

Business & Finance

Solar energy and housing projects: Panel assails Sindh govt for ‘mismanagement’

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Wednesday, slamming Sindh government for mismanagement in solar energy and housing...

Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am

Markets

FPCCI urges govt to reverse cut in solar net-metering buyback rate

The country’s apex trade body has voiced strong opposition to the government’s recent decision to reduce the buyback...

Updated 27 Mar, 2025 10:23pm

Markets

World installed record renewable energy in 2024, driven by China: report

DUBAI: The world installed a record amount of renewable energy capacity last year, largely driven by China,...

Published 27 Mar, 2025 05:23am

Pakistan

Govt decides to consult all stakeholders on net metering policy after backlash

Cabinet approves using savings from reduced petroleum prices to lower electricity tariffs for consumers

Updated 27 Mar, 2025 06:04pm

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

Enhancing grid consumption need of the hour

There are efforts and actions being taken to reduce power tariffs and make the grid sustainable. These include...

Published 24 Mar, 2025 06:22am

Net metering regulations: REAP says concerned at changes

ISLAMABAD: The Renewable Energy Association Pakistan (REAP) has raised alarms over recent amendments to Distributed...

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 03:20pm

There will be no change in solar energy policy: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting renewable energy,...

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 08:42am

Opinion

Why net metering reforms alone won’t fix the grid crisis

Pakistan has long struggled with comprehensive, long-term energy policies that take a consolidated approach to...

Published 20 Mar, 2025 06:06am

BR Research

Net metering reforms: Course correction

The solar gold rush in Pakistan was always going to invite a policy response. The numbers alone warranted it. In the...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:12am

Net metering consumers: ECC lowers buyback rates to Rs10 per unit

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reduced buyback rates for net metering...

Updated 14 Mar, 2025 02:48pm

Markets

Govt reduces buyback rate for solar net-metering electricity to Rs10 per unit

Decision aimed at reducing growing financial burden on grid consumers, according to Finance Division
Revised framework will not apply to existing net-metered consumers until expiration of license or agreement

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:59pm

BR Research

Pakistan’s solar bet: Can it break free from imports?

Pakistan’s energy landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with solar power emerging as a key solution to its...

Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:55am

Markets

KP launches ‘Solarization of houses’ project

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has practically launched its flagship project “Solarization of...

Published 10 Mar, 2025 05:22am

Pakistan

Sindh govt empowers low-income households with solar energy: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Sindh government has begun distributing Solar...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am

Markets

Will 18% GST on net metering slow down Pakistan’s solar boom?

In a key development on the renewable energy front, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) ordered that solar net metering...

Updated 26 Feb, 2025 07:56pm

BR Research

Solar energy in Pakistan: A boon or burden

Over the past decade, solar energy has transformed from a niche alternative to a mainstream energy source in...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 07:37am

Markets

Solar panels to be provided to areas without power: Minister

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that solar panels...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am

Markets

Pakistan’s power generation decreases in January as demand dips

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,152 GWh (10,957 MW) in January 2025, a decrease of 2% YoY compared to...

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 06:10pm

Solar panel imports: 80 companies transferred around Rs106bn abroad: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Thursday, said 80 companies had transferred around Rs106 billion...

Updated 14 Feb, 2025 09:35am

Pakistan

27 buses powered by solar energy to run on Lahore’s roads

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to introduce 27 smoke-free electric buses in Lahore by the end of this...

Published 22 Jan, 2025 07:46am

Markets

Nuclear power dominates as Pakistan’s electricity generation increases 1% in December 2024

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 7,800 GWh (10,484 MW) in December 2024, an increase of 1% YoY compared to...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 06:55pm

Punjab decides to overhaul agri, solar and industry sectors

LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to revolutionise agriculture, solar energy, and industry sectors. In this...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 02:42pm

Deadline of CM Punjab’s solar panel scheme ends

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched free Solar Panel Scheme to provide permanent relief to...

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 04:34pm

Opinion

‘‘‘Sunshine gold’ dethrones ‘black gold’’’

Good news is that sunshine gold (solar energy) does not hold the same economic and security value for producing and...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am

Opinion

“‘Sunshine gold’ dethrones ‘black gold’”

Collectively, the top ten ‘sunshine gold nations’ save over $60 billion annually, demonstrating solar energy’s...

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 08:29am

Opinion

“‘Sunshine gold’ dethrones ‘black gold’”

Recognising the vast potential of solar energy, countries around the world began making substantial investments in...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:01am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 18	283.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 18	283.43
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 18	144.98
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 18	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 18	1.35
Euro to USD / Jun 18	1.15
UK LIBOR % / Jun 17	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 17	5,982.72
Nasdaq / Jun 17	19,521.09
Dow Jones / Jun 17	42,215.80
India Sensex / Jun 18	81,296.14
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 18	38,885.15
Hang Seng / Jun 18	23,694.84
FTSE 100 / Jun 18	8,846.17
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 18	23,428.07
France CAC40 / Jun 18	7,690.56

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 17	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 17	309,756
Petrol/Litre / Jun 18	258.43
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 18	74.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 18	3,381.83
Diesel/Litre / Jun 18	262.59
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 18	67.70

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Prudential Mod. / Jun 18 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	4.87 ▲ 1 (25.84%)
Cresent Jute / Jun 18 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	6.40 ▲ 0.83 (14.9%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 18 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	6.89 ▲ 0.75 (12.21%)
Service Textile / Jun 18 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	19.67 ▲ 1.79 (10.01%)
Rupali polyester / Jun 18 Rupali Polyester Limited(RUPL)	20.34 ▲ 1.85 (10.01%)
Haseeb Waqas / Jun 18 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	12.10 ▲ 1.1 (10%)
Kohinoor Mills / Jun 18 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	44.46 ▲ 4.04 (10%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jun 18 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	32.23 ▲ 2.93 (10%)
Hinopak Motor / Jun 18 Hinopak Motors Limited(HINO)	451.03 ▲ 41 (10%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jun 18 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	36.08 ▲ 3.28 (10%)

Stock	Price
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 18 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3.18 ▼ -0.7 (-18.04%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 18 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.88 ▼ -0.43 (-12.99%)
First IBL Mod. / Jun 18 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	4.21 ▼ -0.62 (-12.84%)
First Treet Manuf / Jun 18 First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba(FTMM)	4.91 ▼ -0.61 (-11.05%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jun 18 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7.94 ▼ -0.98 (-10.99%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 18 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	8.30 ▼ -0.98 (-10.56%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 18 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	69.39 ▼ -7.71 (-10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jun 18 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	13,770.20 ▼ -1529.97 (-10%)
Pakgen Power / Jun 18 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	213.65 ▼ -23.74 (-10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jun 18 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	55 ▼ -6.01 (-9.85%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	110,698,161 ▼ -0.11
First Prudential Mod. / Jun 18 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	51,711,290 ▲ 1
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 18 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	40,869,408 ▼ -0.7
Sui South Gas / Jun 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	35,689,384 ▼ -0.62
TPL Properties / Jun 18 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	26,132,805 ▲ 0.34
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 18 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	22,498,201 ▼ -0.43
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	19,254,790 ▼ -1.85
Secure Logistics / Jun 18 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	18,115,203 ▼ -0.95
First Dawood Prop. / Jun 18 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	17,153,517 ▲ 0.09
Invest Bank / Jun 18 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	17,046,495 ▼ -0.72

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