The federal government has reduced electricity prices by Rs1.99 per unit under the quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism, offering relief to consumers across Pakistan, according to an official notification issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). Read More: NEPRA raises electricity prices by Rs 1.19 per unit The reduction, announced on Tuesday, will remain effective […]
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Pakistan receives third Qatar LNG cargo amid Gulf tensions
Pakistan has received its third liquefied natural gas cargo from Qatar within two weeks as regional tensions continue raising concerns about shipping routes and global energy supplies. The LNG tanker Fuwairit successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and entered Pakistani waters before its scheduled docking at the Engro LNG Terminal on Monday. Officials said the […]
Pakistan seeks additional gas supplies amid LNG challenges
Pakistan is working to secure additional gas supplies to strengthen its energy reserves and ensure uninterrupted fuel availability amid regional shipping disruptions, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater, at the Petroleum Division in Islamabad, according to […]
First Qatar LNG cargo in two months reaches Pakistan
Pakistan has received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar in nearly two months, providing relief to the country’s energy sector amid ongoing regional tensions affecting trade routes. According to official sources, the LNG cargo vessel arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday and berthed at port after successfully completing its journey from Qatar. Read […]
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) […]
Attock refinery resumes operations after transport restored
Operations at the Attock Refinery Limited have returned to normal after transport routes for crude oil and petroleum products were restored, ending a brief shutdown caused by road closures. Read More: Petroleum Minister reaffirms support for refining sector The refinery confirmed that the movement of oil tank lorries to and from the facility resumed late Tuesday night with […]
Saudi Arabia plans massive $10 billion Gwadar refinery investment
Saudi Arabia is expected to invest nearly $10 billion in a major oil refinery project in Gwadar, marking one of the largest potential energy investments in Pakistan. Officials said Pakistan has also decided to expand its petroleum storage capacity to support future energy demands and strengthen fuel security. The proposed project is seen as a […]
Pakistan ensures steady LPG and petrol supplies amid energy concerns
KARACHI: The Pakistan government has reassured citizens that LPG and petrol supplies remain stable as multiple shipments arrived at Port Qasim, officials confirmed on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan petrol stocks 27 days, gas shortfall feared Authorities reported that there is currently no shortage of petroleum products in the country. They added that additional vessels are expected in the […]
Punjab plans school, market adjustments to tackle energy crisis
LAHORE — The Punjab government is considering a range of measures, including extended school holidays and reduced market hours, to address an emerging energy crisis caused by global fuel supply disruptions amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Read More: Petroleum Crisis: Maryam Nawaz Orders Fuel Cuts, Work From Home According to sources cited by Geo […]
Pakistan saves $27M in CASA-1000 project deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a major financial win in the CASA-1000 initiative, achieving savings of over $27 million after successfully negotiating contractor claims during high-level discussions in Sweden. Read More: Pakistan proposes setting up CASA Energy Market The talks, held on March 9–10 in Ludvika, involved officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy (Power Division) and the National […]