SNGPL to Suspend Gas Supply in Five Islamabad Sectors

    By Salman Khan | November 7, 2025

    Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) announced a temporary suspension of gas supply across five sectors of Islamabad to carry out essential maintenance work. According to the company, the shutdown would begin at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, and continue until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 9. The maintenance activity would take place at…

    SSGC Bill Check App —Download & Pay Bill

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 7, 2025

    Tired of waiting for your printed gas bill? The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has made it easier than ever to view, download, and pay your gas bill online through its official mobile app. It is available to all customers across Sindh and Balochistan. This detailed guide explains how the SSGC Bill Check App…

    Nepra To Approve Incremental Package for Industrial, Agriculture Consumers

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 6, 2025

    The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to approve an incremental consumption package for industrial and agricultural electricity consumers. The power regulator will hold a public hearing on November 11, 2025, to deliberate on a federal government motion seeking approval for an incremental consumption package for industrial and agricultural electricity consumers. The move…

    Industry Rejects Govt Claims on Circular Debt, Tariff Relief

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 6, 2025

    Industrial stakeholders have dismissed government assertions of reducing circular debt and lowering electricity tariffs through revised deals with independent power producers (IPPs) and the incremental package, calling instead for deeper tariff cuts to revive competitiveness. During a public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday, representatives from industry and trade…

    New Fixed Charges Spark Tension Over Net Metering

    By Salman Khan | November 6, 2025

    SEPCO has proposed a Rs1,000 per kilowatt fixed charge on net metering users, claiming they don’t contribute to grid maintenance expenses. According to reports, SEPCO joined PESCO, MEPCO, and HESCO in submitting similar applications to NEPRA for approval of fixed charges on solar-connected consumers. SEPCO said net metering users depend on the grid during low…

    PD Says Rs79bn rise in circular debt is seasonal

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 5, 2025

    The Power Division has clarified that the Rs79 billion increase in circular debt (CD) during the first quarter of FY2025-26 does not indicate a renewed upward trend. It emphased that the figure reflects temporary seasonal and operational factors rather than structural deterioration in the sector’s finances Spokesperson of the Power Division while commenting on impression…

    Nepra raps Discos over unapproved AMI meter rollout

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 5, 2025

    Pakistan’s power regulator has reprimanded distribution companies (Discos) for installing four million advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meters without prior regulatory approval, a project requiring multibillion-rupee investment clearance. During a public hearing on Tuesday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) questioned the power firms for proceeding with installations without an approved investment plan. The regulator…

    IESCO launches awareness drive on Roshan Economy power package

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 4, 2025

    Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has directed its field officers to launch an extensive outreach campaign to promote the federal government’s Roshan Maeeshat (Bright Economy) Electricity Package aimed at boosting industrial and agricultural productivity through reduced power tariffs. Read More: How to Check and Pay IESCO Bill Online The initiative follows the announcement by Prime…

    Pakistan Cancels 21 LNG Cargoes Under Eni Deal

    By Salman Khan | November 4, 2025

    Pakistan has decided to cancel 21 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes under its long-term contract with Italy’s Eni to control rising surplus gas supplies. According to a document from Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) dated October 22, the cancellation includes 11 shipments planned for 2026 and 10 for 2027. Only three cargoes — one in January…

    PPL starts oil Production from Dhok Sultan-03

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 4, 2025

    Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has commenced oil production from well Dhok Sultan-03 in the Dhok Sultan Block under an Appraisal and Extended Well Testing (EWT) arrangement, effective November 1, 2025, expanding indigenous hydrocarbon supply. The company holds a 75% working interest in the block, with the remaining 25% owned by Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL)….