Year: 2026

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday constituted a high-level task force to formulate Pakistan’s first comprehensive national policy on waste-to-energy projects, aiming to promote clean energy generation and attract private sector investment. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the task force will develop a clear national strategy, institutional framework, and implementation roadmap to advance waste-to-energy initiatives across the country. The proposed policy is expected to facilitate local and foreign investment in the sector while encouraging greater participation from private companies in converting municipal and industrial…

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ISLAMABAD: Following the release of a $1.1 billion tranche to Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund has identified the country’s deep economic reliance on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states as its most significant external vulnerability. In its latest staff report, the IMF cautioned that ongoing regional conflict and instability could adversely affect Pakistan’s economic outlook due to its heavy dependence on Gulf economies for energy imports, remittances, and financial flows. The report highlighted that nearly 81 percent of Pakistan’s fuel imports originate from GCC countries, while around 55 percent of remittances…

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KARACHI: A strong call for urgent and enforceable action against deforestation and unchecked tree cutting echoed at a seminar held at Federation House, Karachi, where environmental experts, journalists, lawyers, and policy advocates expressed grave concern over Pakistan’s rapidly declining forest cover. The seminar titled “Pakistan’s Vanishing Forests: From 5% to 3% — What’s Next?” was organized by the Central Standing Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in collaboration with civil society stakeholders. Participants unanimously warned that tree cutting in…

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KARACHI: Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) and Engro Elengy Terminal Limited (EETL) have underscored the critical role of maritime terminal infrastructure in strengthening Pakistan’s energy security and supporting broader economic activity during an industry event held in Karachi. The event brought together key stakeholders from Pakistan’s maritime and energy sectors, highlighting the importance of efficient terminal operations in ensuring uninterrupted supply chains for liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), chemicals, and other industrial inputs. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry attended as chief guest, alongside…

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KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has directed oil marketing companies (OMCs) to ensure timely uplift of petroleum products from local refineries, warning that delays could disrupt refinery operations and create fuel supply risks across the country. In an official communication, the regulator stressed that domestic refineries remain a vital component of Pakistan’s National Oil Supply Chain (NOSC), meeting nearly 70% of diesel demand and around 30% of petrol requirements. OGRA instructed all OMCs to adhere strictly to their allocated lifting schedules to ensure refineries operate at optimal…

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