Punjab Imposes New Power Duty on Major Consumers

    By Salman Khan | November 4, 2025

    The Punjab Assembly has approved the Punjab Finance (Amendment) Bill 2025, introducing a new electricity duty for large industrial and commercial consumers. Passed without referral to any standing committee, the bill signifies a major policy shift in Punjab’s taxation structure for high-capacity electricity users. Under the new law, a four-paisa-per-unit electricity duty will apply to…

    Discos seek fixed charges on solar net metering

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 4, 2025

    Power distribution companies MEPCO and GEPCO have sought regulatory approval to impose fixed charges on solar net metering users, arguing the levy would recover losses caused by reduced electricity sales and unutilized grid capacity. During public hearings conducted by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday, both utilities urged the regulator to allow…

    OMC sales rise 9% in Oct on diesel demand rebound

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 4, 2025

    Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) sold 1.5mn tons of petroleum products in October 2025, up 9% month-on-month but flat year-on-year, as diesel demand rebounded with the start of the kharif crop harvesting season and post-flood recovery across major agricultural regions. Total industry sales reached 5.4mn tons in the first four months of FY26, 4% higher…

    OGDC Highlights Strong Receivables Recovery, Refocus on Gas Output

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 4, 2025

    Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) reported improved cash recovery and outlined a strategic shift back toward gas exploration as it briefed analysts on first-quarter FY26 results and future plans. Read More: OGDCL Receives Rs7.7B Dues The management said receivables collection had surpassed 109% of billing, with recoveries from the Uch power project at 177%,…

    SNGPL Duplicate Bill – Download & Print Easily (Quick Guide)

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025

    If you’ve lost your Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) gas bill or didn’t receive it on time, you can instantly check, download and print your duplicate bill online. In this guide you’ll get the exact steps, required details, possible hiccups and all you need to know about the SNGPL duplicate bill process in Pakistan….

    Islamabad Solar Users Face New AMR Meter Directive

    By Salman Khan | November 2, 2025

    Thousands of solar-powered households in Islamabad have raised concern after receiving bills directing them to replace green meters with Automatic Meter Reading devices. The notice, issued by Islamabad Electric Supply Company, instructs consumers to purchase new AMR meters costing Rs 52,000 each, creating widespread frustration among users. Many consumers argue that their bi-directional green meters…

    Pakistan Announces Offshore Bid Round 2025 Results

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | December 21, 2025

    The government had announced the result of offshore bidding round 2025 to boost to boost offshore petroleum exploration in Pakistan. Among the bidders several companies had participated and majority of them included state owned companies like OGDCL, PPL, MariEnergies and Prime Energy. They were also said to join Turkish Turkish Petroleum, United Energy, Orient Petroleum,…

    Hub Power Profit Falls 39% in 1QFY26

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 30, 2025

    Earnings decline on base plant termination; Rs5 dividend declared as cash reserves hit record Rs51bn. Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) reported earnings of Rs11.6 billion for the first quarter of FY26, translating into earnings per share (EPS) of Rs9.0, down 39% year-on-year but marginally higher by 2% on a quarterly basis, the company said…

    Petrol Prices May Go Up

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 29, 2025

    ISLAMABAD: Petrol Prices in Pakistan are set to go up from October 16 in line with fluctuation in global market prices. Federal government is likely to hike the prices of petroleum products upto Rs 2.34 per litre for next fortnight starting from November 1, 2025. According to an estimate, the price of petrol is likely…

    OGDC Reports Strong Q1, Announces Rs3.50 Dividend

    By Salman Khan | October 29, 2025

    The Board of Directors of Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), in its meeting held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Islamabad, announced the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and declared a first interim cash dividend of Rs 3.50 per share (35%) — the highest first-quarter dividend in the Company’s…