Islamabad — The Federal Government has appointed Shahzad Iqbal as Member (Gas) of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). Iqbal brings 35 years of extensive regulatory and sectoral experience to the Authority, with a distinguished career in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector. Prior to this appointment, he served in senior leadership roles within OGRA’s where he handled complex regulatory matters relating to gas transmission and distribution, tariff determinations, Unaccounted-for-Gas (UFG), consumer protection, and coordination with gas utilities and other stakeholders. His appointment is expected to further strengthen OGRA’s regulatory…
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DPM assures govt’s support to Chinese firm for mining investment
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday met a delegation from China Minmetals Corporation (MCC) led by its Vice President, Xu Jiqing. During the meeting, both sides held productive discussions on MCC’s ongoing and upcoming projects in Pakistan, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in the mining and minerals sector. Senator Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s strong commitment to supporting MCC in advancing mining investment and promoting value-added industrial development. He highlighted Pakistan’s vast mineral potential and emphasized the importance of foreign investment,…
Read MoreChinese Firm Enters Pakistan with Advanced Solar Energy Storage Solutions
KARACHI: Renowned Chinese micro-inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has entered the Pakistani market to offer high-tech and long-duration energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial solar power systems. To explore Pakistan’s rapidly expanding solar market, Hoymiles has formed strategic partnerships with Superstar, a well-known player in Pakistan’s automotive industry, and Harisun Energy, a new entrant in the energy solutions sector. The collaboration aims to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the country’s solar sector—reliable and long-hour energy storage. In recent years, a growing number of industrial, commercial, and residential…
Read MoreAsif Inam Appointed Chairman of SSGC Board
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has appointed Asif Inam as the Chairman of its Board of Directors, with effect from January 5, 2026. The listed energy company announced the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. “We have to inform you that Asif Inam has been appointed as Chairman Board of Directors of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited with effect from 05 January 2026,” the notice stated. According to information available on the SSGC website, Asif Inam is a prominent Pakistani businessman and industrialist…
Read MorePakistan’s Antimony Attracts Interest from US Miner Nova Minerals
A US-based mining exploration and development company, Nova Minerals Limited, has said that its discussions regarding the potential sourcing of antimony from Pakistan are still at an early and exploratory stage. In a clarification issued to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Monday, the ASX- and NASDAQ-listed miner addressed recent media reports suggesting arrangements to acquire antimony from Pakistan. The company stated that while preliminary discussions have taken place, no formal agreement has been finalised. “While preliminary discussions have been held in relation to sourcing antimony concentrate for testing purposes,…
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