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 energy policy
Pakistan rejects LNG bids amid hopes of cheaper Qatar supply
Pakistan has rejected the lowest international bids for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, signalling a shift in its procurement strategy amid expectations of cheaper supply from long-term agreements with Qatar. Read More: Pakistan seeks two LNG cargoes for May According to officials familiar with the development, Pakistan opted not to accept the most competitive offers received for two […]
Abbasi urges Pakistan to promote electric vehicles
Former Prime Minister and Awaam Pakistan President Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday urged the government to deregulate petroleum prices and accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Abbasi said rising global oil prices, triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran, have pushed fuel prices in Pakistan to record highs, affecting millions of consumers and the overall economy. […]
OCAC urges review of mandatory EV charging rules at fuel stations
KARACHI: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has raised concerns over the government’s mandatory electric vehicle (EV) charging requirements at petroleum retail outlets, calling for a review of directives that tie K-Form issuance and new retail outlet approvals to EV charger availability. Read More: Punjab approves EV charging stations in cities In a letter to Minister for […]
LHC seeks replies on petition against fuel price hike
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued notices to the federal government and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on a petition challenging the recent increase in petroleum prices. Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel, which questioned the government’s decision to raise fuel prices amid the ongoing […]
Pakistan weighs weekly petroleum price review amid Middle East tensions
Pakistan is considering shifting to a weekly review mechanism for petroleum product price as authorities assess the potential impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent military strikes involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. Officials say the move is being discussed to manage market uncertainty and discourage fuel hoarding. Read More: Govt monitoring […]
PM Shehbaz orders review after NEPRA’s solar policy sparks public backlash
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took immediate notice of NEPRA’s newly notified Net Metering Regulations 2026, directing authorities to protect the rights of existing solar consumers and prevent any unfair financial burden. Consequently, a high-level meeting was held under the prime minister’s chairmanship, attended by key federal ministers and senior officials to review the impact of […]
Govt to shift LNG diversion losses onto RLNG consumers
ISLAMABAD: In a significant policy shift, the government has decided it will no longer absorb financial losses arising from the diversion of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes under the Net Proceed Differential (NPD) clause. Instead, any losses incurred will now be passed on to Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) consumers, officials confirmed to The News. […]