By Aftab Ahmed | January 5, 2026

The federal government has decided to install Advanced Metering Infrastructure in five power distribution companies aimed at modernising Pakistan’s electricity system and curb heavy losses. According to media reports, the government is targeting transmission and distribution losses to eliminate at about $1 billion annually. The project is part of broader power sector reforms to improve…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 1, 2026

ISLAMABAD: As a New Year gift for the nation, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), the operator of the Nashpa Exploration Licence with a 65 percent working interest along with joint venture partners, on Thursday announced a major oil and gas discovery over the Datta Formation at its exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant) located…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025

The consumers are set to get relief in electricity bills in January 2026 on account of fuel adjustment. Pakistan’s power regulator, NEPRA, on Wednesday held a hearing on the Central Power Purchasing Agency’s (CPPA) request that is ready to refund Rs0.72/unit to consumers in January bills, potentially giving consumers relief of over Rs5.6 billion. This…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025

The government on Wednesday slashed price of petrol by Rs 10.28 per litre as a new year gift in line with fluctuation in global oil prices effective from January 1,2026. It has also reduced the price of high speed diesel by Rs 8.57 per litre. After fresh reduction, the petrol will be sold now at…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 30, 2025

Petrol prices in Pakistan are likely to drop by Rs 10:60 per litre in line with fluctuation in global market prices. Petrol is used in motorbikes and cars. The price of high speed diesel is also likely to be slashed by Rs 8:59 per litre. The diesel is widely used in the agriculture and transport…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 29, 2025

The dues of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) continue rising and have accumulated Rs 1.06 trillion amid circular debt. The Ministry of Energy Power Division briefed the Economic Coordination Committee that the government of Pakistan is consistently working ot address the multifaceted challenges confronting the country’s power sector. Read More: Energy stocks surge on circular debt…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 24, 2025

Karachi – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), the operator of Kandhkot Development and Production Lease (D&PL) has made an unconventional gas discovery from Lower Alabaster Formation at its exploratory well LAL X-1 located in District Kashmore, Sindh. This is the first discovery from exploration target Lower Alabaster Formation in Kandhkot D&PL by PPL as an operator…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 24, 2025

Islamabad: The national assembly standing committee on Energy (Power Division) has expressed its concern on non payment of electricity bills by irrigation and power departments of government of Sindh causing loss to the Power Distribution companies in Sindh. The Committee asked CEOs of Sukkur Electricity Supply Company and Hyderabad Electricity Supply Company and Secretaries of…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 24, 2025

The cabinet committee on energy (CCOE) on Wednesday approved guidelines for wheeling auctions of 800 Megawatt (MW) aimed at opening electricity market. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif chaired the CCoE. The power division has prepared guidelines to allocate 800 MW quantum through competitive bidding. The mechanism will remain in effect for a period of 5 years….

By Aftab Ahmed | December 24, 2025

Refineries have expressed concern over non serious attitude of Ogra over a decision of upliftment of diesel. This is with reference to the Product Review Meeting (PRM) held on December 22, 2025. They said in a joint letter to Ogra chairman said that at the outset, we wish to express our serious concerns regarding the…