Solar panel prices have declined in Lahore following a major reduction in petroleum product rates. The price drop is expected to lower renewable energy costs for consumers and businesses. Households planning solar installations and battery purchases are likely to benefit the most. Market sources said prices of solar panels with different wattage capacities have fallen […]
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PM orders fast-track of 100MW solar project in GB
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate work on a 100-megawatt solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), calling for its early completion to ensure improved and sustainable electricity supply in the region. Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, the prime minister instructed officials to speed up implementation of the project […]
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 […]
Power Cement launches 7.5MW wind energy project initiative
Power Cement Limited has inaugurated a 7.5MW wind captive power project at its plant site under a financing arrangement worth ₨1.5 billion, marking a major step toward renewable energy adoption. The project was developed in collaboration with Burj Clean Energy Modaraba and officially launched on May 13, 2026, according to corporate disclosures submitted to the […]
Pakistan set to receive IMF climate funding boost
Pakistan is expected to receive 200 million dollars from the International Monetary Fund under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, as confirmed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb ahead of an IMF Executive Board meeting scheduled for Friday. The announcement highlights growing international support for Pakistan’s climate resilience efforts alongside ongoing economic reforms. Speaking at the Breathe […]
Shehbaz Sharif pushes renewable energy drive amid power reforms
Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate renewable energy projects across Pakistan in order to reduce the ongoing electricity shortage. He issued these instructions while chairing a high-level meeting in Lahore focused on power sector reforms. During the meeting, he emphasized the use of modern technology in the energy sector to improve efficiency and ensure […]
Power division pushes Nepra to ease solar rules for small users
The Power Division has formally urged the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to remove licensing requirements and associated fees for solar users with systems up to 25 kilowatts in Pakistan. The request follows directives from Energy Minister Awais Leghari and aims to simplify access for domestic solar consumers. Officials say the move is intended to […]
Power division urges removal of solar licensing rules for small users
The Power Division has urged the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to remove licensing requirements and related fees for small solar energy users with systems up to 25 kilowatts in Pakistan. Officials say the move aims to simplify access to renewable energy and reduce administrative hurdles for households adopting solar power solutions. The proposal comes […]
Net-metering shift sparks debate in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD — The government has replaced Pakistan’s net-metering system with net-billing, affecting 456,000 solar energy consumers. Power Minister Sardar Awais Leghari said the move ensures fair pricing and prevents overcharging on the national grid. Critics warn the change could discourage clean energy adoption despite government assurances. Leghari explained that only 8-10 percent of solar consumers […]
Maryam Nawaz greenlights biogas, waste-to-energy projects
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the establishment of six biogas plants across the province, aiming to promote clean energy, reduce environmental pollution, and support sustainable development initiatives. During a high-level meeting on clean energy in Lahore, she also sanctioned a waste-to-energy project designed to supply affordable electricity to public transport, including metro buses […]