Pakistan’s Power Division announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged in June after the government introduced several policy measures to protect consumers from rising energy costs. Officials said consumers were shielded from an expected monthly fuel adjustment burden ranging between Rs5 and Rs6 per unit despite continued pressure from fuel supply and generation expenses. The […]
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Pakistan cuts reliance on imported fuel: Leghari
Energy Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said Pakistan is steadily reducing its dependence on imported fuel for electricity generation. He stated that the share of indigenous energy sources is expected to rise significantly over the next four to five years. The remarks were made during a National Assembly session responding to concerns over solar policy […]
Pakistan ends loadshedding after fresh LNG supply
Pakistan has announced an end to electricity loadshedding following the arrival of fresh liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, bringing temporary relief to consumers after weeks of power shortages. However, officials have warned that dependence on expensive imported fuel may increase electricity generation costs in the coming weeks. Read More: ‘Load management ends as LNG supply stabilises’ Minister […]
Pakistan LNG Limited has issued its first spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) tender since December 2023
Pakistan LNG Limited has issued its first spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) tender since December 2023, as the country moves to address fuel shortages and stabilise electricity supply amid global market disruptions. Read More: Azerbaijan says ready to supply LNG to Pakistan amid energy crunch The tender seeks three LNG cargoes of around 140,000 cubic metres each, scheduled for […]
Pakistan’s Federal Minister halts costly power purchases above benchmark
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has ordered an immediate halt to electricity purchases that exceed the national least-cost benchmark, as authorities move to tighten oversight of the power sector and reduce consumer costs. Read More: Pakistan Federal Minister Announced Hajj 2026 Arrangements The directive comes after a review revealed that several distribution companies (Discos) […]
Government cites weather, fuel issues for recent power outages
ISLAMABAD: The government on Sunday acknowledged power outages across Pakistan over the past 8–10 days, attributing them to transmission constraints, fuel mismanagement, and adverse weather conditions. Speaking at a press conference, Power Minister Awais Leghari said fog, north-south transmission bottlenecks, extended maintenance at a nuclear plant, and fuel arrangement issues at the Sahiwal Coal Power […]
Leghari rolls out 118 service to end power complaints delays
Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari said uninterrupted power supply for consumers is the government’s top priority. He inaugurated the 118 service to ensure swift resolution of complaints. The new system will track every error and hold officials accountable for mistakes. Leghari called the 118 service a much-needed step to expose shortcomings across power departments. He […]
PM Shehbaz unveils Roshan Economy Electricity Package at Rs 22.98 per unit
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced the Roshan Economy Electricity Package to provide additional electricity to the industrial and agricultural sectors at a subsidized rate of Rs 22.98 per unit for the next three years. The package, set to be implemented from November 2025 to October 2028, will reduce the existing power […]
Diamer Bhasha dam to boost water availability, but cheap electricity unlikely: Minister of energy
Pakistan’s Minister of Energy, Awais Leghari, has stated that while the Diamer Bhasha Dam will significantly increase water availability, it will not provide cheap electricity. In a workshop on energy sector reforms in Islamabad, Leghari clarified that the government is working towards increasing electricity supply, but challenges remain in ensuring affordable power for consumers. He […]
Federal Minister for Power writes to Sindh CM, assures support in present load-shedding crisis
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari, in a letter sent to Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah, has assured him of the federal government’s support in ending the present crisis of load-shedding in Karachi. The Minister has also requested the CM to ensure the Karachi Water Supply Board (KWSB) pays Rs 32 […]