By Salman Khan | December 10, 2025

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Wednesday announced a major oil and gas discovery at its exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant) in Nashpa Block, in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The well is currently producing 2,280 Barrels per Day (BPD) of oil and 5.6 Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMSCFD) of gas,…

By Salman Khan | December 10, 2025

Pakistan may soon impose higher electricity tariffs as the government finalises a plan intended to eliminate the power sector’s rising circular debt. As per the media reports, the Circular Debt Management Plan 2025–26, which outlines sweeping measures aimed at putting the power sector back on track. The document warns that circular debt, which stood at…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 9, 2025

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved incremental tariff for industry and agriculture. Power division spokesperson said that the industrial and agriculture consumers would be charged at Rs 22.98 per unit for excess electricity consumption. “ This is revolutionary step of the government to promote industrial and agricultural development in the country,” power division…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 9, 2025

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved increase in margins of oil marketing companies (OMCs) and dealers. The Committee reviewed and approved a proposal to revise the margins of OMCs and petroleum dealers on MS and HSD, adjusting them in line with the National CPI for 2023–24 and 2024–25, with increases capped between 5% and…

By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

Federal Minister for Power, Mr. Awais Ahmed Leghari, held a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Natalie Baker, to discuss ongoing reforms, future collaboration, and investment opportunities in Pakistan’s power sector. During the meeting, Mr. Awais Leghari requested the Ambassador’s support in engaging U.S.-based multilateral development partners and international financial institutions, including the…

By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

On the directions of the Prime Minister, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Parvez Malik chaired a meeting today to review the overall gas supply situation with onset of winter months and assess the performance of the complaint redressal mechanisms at the Sui gas companies. Managing Directors of SNGPL and SSGC briefed the meeting in detail,…

By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Mr. Frederic Ribieras, CEO of GE Vernova’s Hydro Power, to discuss Pakistan’s clean energy transition, private-sector investment, and collaboration in hydropower and energy storage. The Minister reiterated the Government’s shift toward a market-driven power sector, noting that future power generation will be led by…

By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting reviewing power-sector reforms and approved key energy projects for Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan. He emphasized that reliable and affordable electricity is essential for economic activity, industrial growth, and public welfare in both regions. The premier highlighted that uninterrupted power supply would strengthen investment opportunities and support long-term development…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 8, 2025

The Sui Southern Gas Company has been fighting the menace known as gas theft to curb the rising rate of this crime. The Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations Departments (SS&CGTO) together with the Customer Relations Department (CRD) and Recovery Department, have been conducting multiple raids in order to apprehend the culprits behind these…

By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited issued a revised winter gas schedule for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa households with three daily supply windows. The company said gas would be available from 5:30 am to 8:30 am, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Officials advised families to prepare breakfast and other meals…