Pakistan Govt, Silk Road Fund Discuss Investment Opportunities In Energy And Infrastructure
Pakistan and China’s Silk Road Fund discuss investment opportunities in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and privatization as Islamabad seeks greater international investment.
Pakistan Power Sector Circular Debt Rises To Rs1.675 Trillion In FY26
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increased by Rs61 billion to Rs1.675 trillion in FY26, with Discos’ operational inefficiencies contributing Rs262 billion.
12 Investor Consortiums Submit EOIs For FESCO Privatization As Pakistan Sees Strong Investor Interest
Twelve investor consortiums, including groups from Turkey, China and Pakistan, have submitted Expressions of Interest for the privatization of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company as Pakistan advances reforms in the power distribution sector.
Jamshoro Unit-01 Thar Coal Conversion Feasibility Study Unlocks Over 3 Billion Dollars in Savings
A bankable feasibility study shows converting Jamshoro Unit-01 to 100 percent indigenous Thar lignite is technically viable and yields billions in foreign exchange savings.
NEPRA Approves Electricity Price Hike of 1.42 Rupees Under February Fuel Cost Adjustment
NEPRA announces a power tariff increase of 1.42 rupees per unit for February fuel cost adjustments to be recovered from KE and DISCO consumers in April 2026.
Federal Minister Khawaja Asif Urges Strategic Shift to Solar Energy Amid Financial Strain
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif highlights the urgent need for a long term energy strategy focused on local resources to combat heavy capacity payment burdens.
Pakistan Sees Surge in Low-Consumption Electricity Users Amid Solar Boom, Govt Proposes Tariff Reforms
Federal Minister Awais Leghari highlights rise in electricity consumers using under 200 units due to solar adoption; government proposes tariff restructuring and relief measures for industries and domestic users.
Pakistan Must Create 30 Million Jobs in a Decade to Avoid Instability, Says World Bank President
World Bank President Ajay Banga warns Pakistan must generate up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth population into economic growth and prevent migration and instability.
Nepra Questions DISCOs Over Installation of 4 Million AMI Meters Without Approval
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised concerns over the installation of four million Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters by Pakistan’s distribution companies without prior regulatory approval, highlighting investment, billing, and consumer compliance challenges.
Pakistan Seals Record Rs 1.29 Trillion Banking Deal to Tackle Circular Debt, Sets Stage for Deeper Reforms
Pakistan finalizes its largest-ever banking transaction of Rs 1.29 trillion to address power sector circular debt, marking a critical step in economic stabilization. PBA Chairman warns sustainable solutions depend on continuing governance and sector reforms.