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 Solar net-metering capacity in Pakistan jumps to 2,813MW Solar net-metering capacity in Pakistan has jumped to 2,813 megawatts (MW) as of March 31, 2025, according to the... Published 09 Jun, 2025 09:45pm
Markets China exports more solar panels to Pakistan than to many G20 nations in 5 years: report China exported more solar panels to Pakistan than to many G20 nations, with over 16 gigawatts (GW) imported in 2024... Updated 04 Jun, 2025 11:07pm
Markets Govt to ‘save millions’ as 155 railway stations in Pakistan go solar As part of the government’s renewable push, a total of 155 railway stations across Pakistan are being shifted to... Updated 04 Jun, 2025 10:04pm
Pakistan KP govt refutes irregularities, corruption in solarisation scheme PESHAWAR: The KP government has refuted the impression of alleged irregularities and financial corruption in the... Published 02 Jun, 2025 07:11am
Print Solar panels: Pakistan govt mulling withdrawing ST exemption ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood said Thursday that the government is examining a... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:29am
Opinion CBAM, carbon trap, and impact of irrational gas policies The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now a pressing challenge for exporters worldwide. By pricing... Updated 29 May, 2025 07:38am
Markets Jinko Solar launches Tiger Neo X20 Panel LAHORE: Jinko Solar, one of the leading solar brands has launched its latest innovation — the Tiger Neo X20 panel... Published 29 May, 2025 05:55am
Opinion When having too much still isn’t enough Pakistan’s energy planning is entering a surreal phase. A country that once chased gas cargoes across oceans and... Updated 28 May, 2025 07:24am
Markets Net-metering connections: govt plans to digitalise process with new online portal The government is planning to “simplify and digitalise” the process of applications for new net-metering connections... Published 20 May, 2025 08:34pm
Business & Finance Renewable rush continues in Pakistan: Logistics firm to setup 1MW solar plant Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited (AATM), a former textile unit turned logistic service provider, is developing a... Published 14 May, 2025 02:27pm
Print Amendments to net-metering rules: Power Div. set to resubmit its proposal to ECC ISLAMABAD: The Power Division is all set to resubmit its proposal to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)... Updated 14 May, 2025 09:50am
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
Business & Finance Refinery Upgrade Project: PRL secures Rs3.15bn loan facility from PSO The board of Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has approved a Rs3.15 billion loan from its parent company Pakistan... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:38pm
Print Govt plans to set up 100MW solar project in GB ISLAMABAD: The government has announced plans to establish a 100 MW solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan as part... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:24pm
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
Markets Punjab govt launches solarization plan LAHORE: On the direction of CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, “Chief Minister Punjab Solarization for Agricultural... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
BR Research Power generation: Rethink rooftop solar. Now! In the midst of all the IPP “negotiations” and attempts to “reform” the power sector – the biggest problem in the... Published 29 Oct, 2024 08:37am
Opinion Net metering: Balancing the scales—IV As we concluded in the previous part of this essay, renegotiating the power purchase agreements is difficult, if not... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:07am
Supplements Intelligent Renewable Microgrid TEXT: Game-changing technology for a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system In 2020, while... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Supplements Over the past decade, Pakistan’s solar energy sector has seen significant growth TEXT: 1. Can you provide an overview of the growth of the solar energy sector in Pakistan over the past decade? What... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Markets Pakistan’s power generation falls sharply amid rising costs, solarisation Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 13,180 GWh (17,714 MW) in August 2024, a decline of over 17% YoY as... Updated 19 Sep, 2024 10:24pm
Pakistan 8th ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition inaugurated FAISALABAD: Extremely heartening and vibrant participation from solar industry marked the commencement of the highly... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Markets Power Division rejects reports of ending net metering policy The Power Division on Wednesday rejected reports claiming that the government might take a decision to end the net... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 10:18pm
Markets Solar energy adoption: Zi Solar, Trina Solar join hands KARACHI: Trina Solar, a global leader in solar photovoltaic (PV) and smart energy solutions, and Zi Solar, a... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Perspectives Net-metering: turning up the heat on Pakistani people instead of IPPs As usual, Pakistan finds itself caught in a quagmire when it comes to its energy policy. Never mind that it added... Published 23 May, 2024 08:39pm
Markets Sixth ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition & Conference inaugurated LAHORE: Extremely heartening and vibrant participation from solar industry marked the commencement of the highly... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Markets Pakistan’s power generation cost declines nearly 18% in August Amid rising electricity bills, the cost of power generation in Pakistan registered a significant decline of nearly... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 06:13pm