SHC Strikes Down SSGC Capital Tariff

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The Sindh High Court has declared the capital tariff imposed on industries by Sui Southern Gas Company unconstitutional, ruling its enforcement violated constitutional provisions principles. The court approved petitions filed by industrial units challenging the tariff, which SSGC imposed in February 2025, sharply increasing production costs for businesses nationwide impact. Petitioners told the court that…

    Govt Weighs Fuel Price Cut Amid Lower Oil Rates

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    The rate of petroleum products may be reduced up to Rs 5.49 per litre for fortnight starting from January 16 following declining global oil prices. The estimates are based at current petroleum levy and CSL on petroleum products. Currently, government is charging Rs 82.12 per litre (PL+CSL) on petrol and Rs 77.91 per litre on…

    KE’s Trust Billing Sees Steady Adoption

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    K-Electric (KE) is witnessing encouraging adoption of its Trust Billing initiative with nearly 70% of readings taken by citizens passing the approval process through the KE Live App, reinforcing transparency and customer involvement in the billing process. Since its rollout, adoption has shown growth while approval rate has also gone from a little over one-in-three…

    Cross-Subsidies Making Pakistani Industry Unviable

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Pakistan’s industrial sector is being pushed to the brink by an unjust electricity pricing regime that forces industry to bankroll government failures in the power sector, Chairman of the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank and former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz said on Tuesday. Speaking in the context of the NEPRA tariff…

    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Deepen Mining Cooperation, Explore Joint Investment Opportunities

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik is in Riyadh leading Pakistani delegation at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On the sidelines of the Forum, Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of…

    Check SNGPL Consumer Number on Bill: Complete Guide

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    The SNGPL consumer number on bill is a unique identifier for users, which is printed on every gas bill to check bills, make payments, lodge complaints, and access online services instantly. Without this number, SNGPL consumers are unable to access SNGPL digital services. Read More: How To Check And Pay SNGPL Bill Online 👉 Tip:…

    No Increase In Electricity Rates in 2026

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | January 12, 2026

    The National Electricity Power Regulatory Authority has approved the government motion to keep the consumer end tariff unchanged for ongoing calendar year 2026.NEPRA has approved the Federal Government motion seeking the regulator nod for the consumers end tariff for Discos and KE for the Calendar Year 2026. In its decision released here, NEPRA said Power…

    KP Govt Unveils Home Solar Scheme for Merged Areas

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch a home solarisation scheme for merged districts, aiming to provide affordable electricity solutions to entitled households. According to an official document, the scheme will offer solar systems to 120,000 eligible households, either free of cost or through easy instalment plans. Each selected household will receive a two-kilowatt…

    Power Tariffs Unchanged, Rs629bn Support Given

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    The government has decided to keep average electricity tariffs unchanged, providing major relief to consumers despite rising energy costs across the country. During a NEPRA hearing, the Power Division’s additional secretary said adjustments to subsidies have been made, removing the need for any tariff increase for consumers. Officials revealed that a total of Rs629 billion…

    LNG Surplus Puts Petroleum Division Under Strain

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    Petroleum Division in Pakistan faces a difficult position after the Power Division said it cannot use nine additional LNG cargoes planned for delivery in 2026 year. The unused cargoes are valued at around 270 million dollars and were included in an annual LNG supply plan agreed with Qatar and ENI earlier. According to officials, revised…