Year: 2025

IPP Payables Surge to Rs1.2 Trillion, Rs500bn Owed to Chinese Power Producers

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ISLAMABAD: Outstanding payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Pakistan have reached Rs1.2 trillion, including around Rs500 billion payable to Chinese power companies, officials revealed on Wednesday during a public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). The hearing, chaired by Nepra Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, was convened to review a petition filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guarantee (CPPA-G) seeking approval of its market operator fee for the fiscal year 2025–26. CPPA-G has sought revenue requirements of Rs2.887 billion, excluding prior-year adjustments, which rise to Rs4.664 billion…

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PID Appreciates Fesco for Timely Clearance of Advertising Dues

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FAISALABAD: The Press Information Department (PID) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has praised the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) for the prompt settlement and clearance of its advertising dues during the fiscal year 2024–25. According to a special letter issued by PID, the department commended Fesco for ensuring timely payment of advertising liabilities in line with prescribed procedures. The letter specifically acknowledged the leadership and efforts of Fesco Chief Executive Officer Engr Muhammad Aamer, Director Public Relations Saeed Raza, and the Public Relations Directorate for maintaining compliance within…

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PPL Discovers Unconventional Gas Reserves in Kashmore

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KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has made a significant breakthrough at its LAL X-1 exploratory well in Kashmore, Sindh, marking the company’s entry into Pakistan’s unconventional gas sector. Although the initial gas flow of 0.138 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) is modest, industry experts describe the discovery as a major technical achievement. For the first time, hydrocarbons have been successfully produced from the Lower Alabaster Formation, a geological layer previously considered difficult to exploit. The well, drilled to a depth of 1,408 metres after spudding on June 30,…

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Pakistan Prioritises Export-Led Investment, Secures $11bn MoUs with China

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BEIJING: Pakistan is intensifying efforts to attract export-oriented investments, having mobilised $11 billion through memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and joint ventures with Chinese partners over the past two years, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said on Monday. The ambassador held individual meetings and a collective working luncheon with Pakistan’s honorary investment counsellors in China to strengthen coordination and set priorities for the year ahead. Participants included Ma Xiaoli, representing Yuan Jianming, along with Zhang Baozhong, Wang Zihai and Jian Peng. Hashmi appreciated the counsellors’ contributions across key regions, including…

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Arif Habib Consortium Wins PIA Privatisation Bid with Rs135bn Offer

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ISLAMABAD: The Arif Habib consortium on Tuesday emerged as the successful bidder for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIACL) after offering Rs135 billion in a competitive open auction, marking Pakistan’s first major privatisation in nearly two decades. The bidding process began with three pre-qualified bidders — Lucky Cement, Airblue and the Arif Habib consortium. Airblue exited after the first round, submitting a bid of Rs26.5bn, below the government’s reference price of Rs100bn. In the initial round, Lucky Cement bid Rs101.5bn, while Arif Habib led with Rs115bn. Following a short break,…

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