With persistent grid instability and rising electricity tariffs, residential solar adoption in Pakistan has evolved from a cost-saving alternative into a critical solution for household energy security. Benefiting from more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, Pakistan’s rooftop solar market has recorded consistent year-on-year growth since 2020, driven largely by homeowners seeking protection against frequent power outages. As one of the earliest international inverter brands to establish a strong footprint in Pakistan, Growatt has been supporting the local market since 2016 with solutions tailored to regional grid conditions and usage…
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Reko Diq To Be Standard Setter for Mineral Sector; Will Open Opportunities for Pakistan Australia Collaboration
Press ReleasesIslamabad: January 27,2026 Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the new Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Timothy Kane, to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation in the mining and gemstones sectors. The Federal Minister welcomed the strong interest of Australian companies in Pakistan’s mining sector and highlighted the country’s immense untapped mineral potential, particularly in the Tethyan Belt. He proposed the possibility of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Pakistan and Australia to promote structured and long term cooperation in the…
Read MoreSSGC Pledges Priority Gas Supply to Industry Amid Winter Shortfalls
KARACHI: Chairperson of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC), Asif Inam, has reaffirmed the utility’s commitment to providing gas to the industrial sector on a priority basis alongside domestic consumers, underscoring that uninterrupted industrial activity is essential for Pakistan’s economic stability. Speaking to industrialists during a visit to the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), he said several new members had recently joined the SSGC board, most of whom are key stakeholders with a strong grasp of the company’s operational challenges and possible solutions. He acknowledged that acute winter…
Read MoreMARI Earnings Fall 18% QoQ as Rising Costs Squeeze Margins
KARACHI: Mari Energies Limited (MARI) posted an 18 per cent quarter-on-quarter decline in earnings for the second quarter of FY26, reporting a profit of Rs10.66 per share, as higher-than-anticipated operating and exploration costs weighed on margins. Despite the quarterly drop, the oil and gas exploration company recorded a 15 per cent year-on-year increase in earnings for the quarter. However, cumulative earnings for the first half of FY26 stood at Rs23.89 per share, marking a 6 per cent decline compared to the same period last year. Net sales during 2QFY26 reached…
Read MoreEuropean Nations Reaffirm Wind Power Push with 100GW Offshore Pledge
HAMBURG/BERLIN/LONDON: Britain, Germany, Denmark and several other European nations have reinforced their commitment to clean energy by signing a pact to jointly develop 100 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power capacity, marking a major step toward strengthening Europe’s energy security. The agreement was signed at a summit in Hamburg and underscores Western and Northern Europe’s continued backing of wind energy, in sharp contrast to US President Donald Trump’s criticism of green energy policies. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, Trump reiterated his opposition to wind power,…
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