Day: September 10, 2026

New provinces not only way to improve governance: Gohar

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PESHAWAR: Calling for caution in decisions regarding the creation of new provinces, PTI Interim Chairman Barri­ster Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday war­ned that any step taken in haste and without consensus could harm the federation. “Good governance is needed in every province. But the creation of new provinces is not the only solution to improve governance, there are other ways, too. It should not be done in haste, and without consensus. It’s very good to have a discussion on this issue,” he said, while speaking to the media at the Peshawar…

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ISMO begins work on new 10-year power generation plan as previous plan awaits approval

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The Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) has initiated work on the Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2027, seeking project-specific data from provinces and other relevant entities by September 14, 2026. Business Recorder reported that the new plan will cover a 10-year planning horizon from 2027 to 2037 and comes despite the IGCEP 2025-35 still awaiting formal notification by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). ISMO has sought data on existing and potential thermal, hydropower, renewable and hybrid power plants, including projects based on emerging and new technologies. “This…

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Govt raises petrol price by Rs3.05, diesel by Rs5.37

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The government further increased the price of petrol by Rs3.05 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.37 per litre, effective from Friday, September 11, 2026, marking the fourth consecutive hike in petroleum prices. It was the fourth straight hike in petroleum prices in Pakistan. In last four days, the government has increased the petrol price by Rs24.93 and diesel by Rs19.99 per litre. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday revised the ex-depot prices of…

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Pakistan can turn rooftop solar boom into ‘swarm grids’: study

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Pakistan can harness its growth in rooftop solar through decentralised, community-driven “swarm grids”, but regulatory reform remains the key missing link between technical feasibility and large-scale deployment, according to a new study. The Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED) on Thursday launched a techno-economic assessment of swarm electrification attended by policymakers, regulators, energy experts and civil society representatives. The research comprises two publications: Harnessing Pakistan’s Solar Revolution: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Swarm Electrification, which examines the feasibility of swarm grids in urban and rural settings, and Swarm Grids: The…

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Pakistan Set for LNG Relief as Qatari Cargoes Resume Passage Through Hormuz

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to receive much-needed liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies after a vessel carrying Qatari LNG successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, with another cargo also expected to follow, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. According to Bloomberg’s ship-tracking data, the Al Marrouna transited the strategic waterway earlier this week and is scheduled to reach Pakistan by Thursday. Another vessel carrying Qatari LNG is also expected to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days and is bound for Pakistan, the report said, citing traders familiar with the…

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