Govt blames war, closure of Strait of Hormuz for loadshedding
September 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday apologised for load shedding during night hours, attributing the situation to non-availability of contracted LNG from Qatar, which has rendered power plants with a
Karachi: President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh has called for enhanced cooperation among Pakistan and OIC countries in education, research, innovation and skills development, stating that Pakistan’s talented human capital, large
ISLAMABAD, September 01, 2026: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production company, has signed a contract with Baker Hughes, a leading US energy technology company,
ISLAMABAD – The federal government on Monday blamed the ongoing Iran-US war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the current power loadshedding. In a press conference, Federal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the sole bid for an emergency liquefied natural gas cargo sought amid disrupted supplies from Qatar because the offer was higher than expected, a petroleum ministry
Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited bids for a spot LNG cargo for early September as a shortage of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), particularly for power generation, continues to
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday apologised for load shedding during night hours, attributing the situation to non-availability of contracted LNG from Qatar, which has rendered power plants with a
Karachi: President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh has called for enhanced cooperation among Pakistan and OIC countries in education, research, innovation and skills development, stating that Pakistan’s talented human capital, large
ISLAMABAD, September 01, 2026: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production company, has signed a contract with Baker Hughes, a leading US energy technology company,
KARACHI, September 01, 2026: The SouthAsia Forum, a private-sector think tank, founded in 1996 and dedicated to promoting informed discourse on regional and global issues, has nominated Faisal Siddiqi as
Pakistan’s power shortages are no longer temporary disruptions—they have become a long-term challenge for commercial and industrial businesses. In late August 2026, the country’s power deficit exceeded 4,000 MW, leading
KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has honoured its top-performing dealer partners at the PSO Excellence Awards 2026, recognising their contribution to maintaining uninterrupted fuel supplies across the country. The awards
LONDON, UK: Iraq and Pakistan have reached separate arrangements with Iran to facilitate the movement of vital oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring
KARACHI: Pakistan’s gas sector is facing mounting pressure as indigenous production continues to decline, LNG demand remains subdued and gas distribution companies struggle with worsening liquidity constraints, while proposed structural
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has floated a fresh tender to procure a spot LNG cargo for delivery in early September as a shortage of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), particularly for power
Karachi Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s House to review proposals for the upcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP) as part of
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Karachi, May 12, 2025 — In a strong gesture of national solidarity, the Saylani Welfare International Trust has announced a monetary reward of Rs. 2.5 million for each Pakistani Air
KARACHI – Sindh Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, visited the Institute of Holistic Rehabilitation and Innovation (IHRI) in Karachi on Saturday, where he announced a
KARACHI – In a significant step toward sustainable industrial operations, International Steels Limited (ISL), a subsidiary of International Industries Limited, has successfully commissioned a 6.4-megawatt (MW) solar power plant at
ISLAMABAD – The Executive Learning Centre (ELC) of the Petroleum Institute of Pakistan (PIP) has emerged as a pivotal force in strengthening capacity building across Pakistan’s oil and gas industry.
WASHINGTON: As Pakistan and India stepped back from the brink of escalation, the longstanding Kashmir dispute has once again come into focus, following a ceasefire facilitated by the United States.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s armed forces have announced the successful completion of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, stating that 26 high-value Indian targets were struck in response to India’s airspace violations and missile attacks
ISLAMABAD: A member of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised alarm over deep-rooted inefficiencies in Pakistan’s power sector, highlighting Rs69 billion in capacity payments made to underutilised
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