OGDCL discovers gas and condensate from exploratory well Faakir-1 in Sindh

Test results indicate a production of 6.4 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and 55 barrels per day of condensate 

Solar panel prices surge ahead of 18% sales tax takes effect

Traders blame importers for price hike, PSA voices strong opposition to proposed tax, urges government to reconsider its decision 

Pakistan to increase refining capacity by 15% by 2027 

Govt sets targets for crude oil and natural gas production at 24.24 million barrels and 1.24 trillion cubic feet, respectively, for FY26

OGRA slaps over Rs400 million penalty on 20 OMCs for stock shortfalls, local uplift failures

OGRA fines 20 oil firms over Rs400 million for failing stock cover and refinery uplift mandates, warns of stricter action for non-compliance

Govt slaps Rs. 2.5/Litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel, and furnace oil in budget 2025–26

Government introduces Pakistan’s first carbon pricing mechanism to curb emissions, fund climate projects, and realign energy policy with global environmental goals.

Rs104 billion proposed for Power Division, Rs 719 million for petroleum division in PSDP 2025-26

Transmission upgrades, Jamshoro plant, and satellite-based exploration dominate energy allocations

Pakistan’s nuclear power plants contribute 3,530 MW to electricity generation amid declining consumption

Energy mix diversifies with rise in clean energy sources, while electricity consumption drops due to high tariffs and energy conservation

Power demand shrinks 3.6% in FY25 due to tariff hike, weak industry

Electricity consumption in Pakistan declined by 3.6 percent during the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year, reflecting the impact of...

Saif Power struggles in life outside guaranteed returns contracts

Profits exist, but margins are meager relative to the old heyday, and the company has no clear plans for growth

Power Division denies reports of ban on second electricity meter installation

Power Division clarifies that second meters can still be installed under existing laws, urges public to disregard false reports

Govt to tighten solar net metering regulations, introduce revised buyback plan: report

New policy replaces net metering with net billing, shifting from quarterly credit billing to monthly cash payments for excess electricity

KAPCO signs tri-partite power purchase agreement, awaits operational activation

Regulator-mandated tests to determine when agreement becomes operational

Delay in property transfer may jeopardize DISCOs’ privatization process

Delay in property title transfers for IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO raises concerns as Energy Ministry urges provinces to act swiftly ahead of DISCOs' privatization drive

Govt finalises Rs1.275 trillion loan deal with commercial banks to slash circular debt

Agreement with 18 banks aims to tackle growing debt in power sector, with disbursements expected this month

Govt moves to lift nationwide moratorium on new gas connections, says petroleum minister  

Ali Pervaiz Malik outlines plans to restore gas supply and improve energy sector stability ahead of budget