Day: November 12, 2025

PPL Sees Output Rise as Deferred Qatar RLNG Cargoes Ease Curtailment

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KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) expects a notable boost in gas output following the deferment of Qatar RLNG cargoes, which had previously caused system back pressure and curtailed local production, company officials revealed during an analyst briefing on Tuesday. According to PPL’s management, the deferment could enhance production by more than 50 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd). The company’s output had fallen 11% in FY25, mainly due to reduced gas offtake from the Kandhkot field and curtailments at Sui, Nashpa, and TAL fields. Negotiations for reallocation of gas from…

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Maryam Nawaz Declares Climate Action a Non-Negotiable Priority at COP-30

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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has declared the fight against smog and climate change a “mission,” emphasizing that environmental protection is now a non-negotiable pillar of her government’s policy framework. Speaking at the inauguration of the Pakistan Pavilion at the COP-30 Climate Conference in Belem, Brazil, the Chief Minister outlined Punjab’s ambitious green transformation plan, marking a decisive shift toward sustainability. She announced a major financial boost to the province’s anti-smog budget—from Rs94 billion to Rs123 billion—to accelerate eco-friendly fuel adoption and innovative waste-to-energy projects. Her roadmap includes a…

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Sindh Government to Slash E-Challan Fines Amid Public Backlash

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KARACHI: Responding to mounting public and political pressure, the Sindh government has decided to significantly reduce fines under its recently introduced AI-based e-ticketing system, “Tracs.” The automated system, launched only weeks ago, came under fire after traffic police issued nearly 30,000 challans in a short span, sparking criticism over what many called “excessive and revenue-driven” penalties. Officials now plan to rationalize the fine structure to ease public resentment while affirming that the system itself will continue to function. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, defended the initiative,…

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Pakistan Strengthens Energy Mix with Second U.S. Crude Oil Shipment

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KARACHI: Pakistan has received its second shipment of American crude oil, marking a significant move toward diversifying its energy imports and enhancing cost efficiency. The vessel MT Albany, carrying one million barrels of premium West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, arrived at Cnergyico’s offshore Single Point Mooring (SPM) terminal near Hub, Balochistan, on November 10, 2025. This follows the country’s first-ever U.S. crude import in October and precedes a third cargo scheduled for January 2026. Collectively, the three shipments represent an investment exceeding $200 million as Pakistan gradually reduces its reliance…

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Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait Boost Oil Exports to India as Russian Supplies DeclineOPEC producers regain market share amid tightening Western sanctions on Moscow

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NEW DELHI: Major Middle Eastern oil producers — Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait — are set to increase crude oil supplies to India in December, as Indian refiners pivot away from Russian barrels amid growing Western sanctions, refinery sources said on Tuesday. The shift marks a resurgence for OPEC suppliers in India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer and importer, as refiners seek stable supply sources following recent trade disruptions involving Russia. According to officials from four Indian refining companies, the refiners have received full crude allocations in line with their…

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