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LHC Stays Recovery of Electricity Duty from Oil and Gas Firms

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RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted interim relief to major oil and gas companies by staying the recovery of electricity duty, a move that could significantly affect the provincial government’s tax collection strategy. A division bench comprising Justice Jawad Hassan and Justice Tariq Mahmood Bajwa issued the order while hearing constitutional petitions filed by Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) and Attock Refinery Limited (ARL). The petitions challenged the constitutional validity of amendments introduced through the Punjab Finance (Amendment) Act, 2025. Representing the petitioners, Asad Ladha, Advocate, argued that the…

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Solar, Wind and Local Energy Sources Strengthen Pakistan’s Energy Security: Power Minister

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s increasing reliance on domestic energy sources — including solar, wind, hydropower, nuclear and local coal — has significantly reduced the country’s vulnerability to disruptions in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, Federal Power Minister Awais Leghari said. In an interview with Reuters, the minister noted that Pakistan has been steadily shifting toward indigenous power generation to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on imported fuels. “Pakistan has been steadily increasing reliance on indigenous energy resources, and about 74 percent of our electricity generation now comes from local sources,”…

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South Asia Faces $107 Billion LNG Risk Amid Middle East Conflict and Market Volatility

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Rising geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions in the Middle East are exposing South Asia’s massive investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure to significant economic and energy security risks, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The report, based on data from GEM’s Asia Gas Tracker, reveals that India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan have collectively announced or are developing LNG terminals and gas pipelines worth approximately $107 billion. The region currently accounts for 17 percent of global LNG import capacity under development, equivalent to 110.7 million tonnes per…

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Hitachi to Supply World’s First 550 kV SF₆-Free Gas-Insulated Switchgear to Chubu Electric Power Grid

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TOKYO: Hitachi Ltd. has announced that it has secured an order from Chubu Electric Power Grid to supply the world’s first 550 kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) in which the entire equipment is free from sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆). The project will utilize Hitachi Energy’s advanced EconiQ® 550 kV GIS, marking a significant milestone in the global transition toward sustainable power infrastructure. Gas-insulated switchgear houses all electrical components within sealed gas-insulated compartments, reducing the physical footprint of substations while protecting equipment from storms and other environmental interference. The newly developed EconiQ…

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Dams Committee Reviews Land Acquisition, Resettlement of Diamer Basha Dam

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March 10, 2026: The Implementation Committee on Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams (ICDBMD) met today to discuss matters of land acquisition and resettlement for Diamer Basha Dam Project. It is important to note that the ICDBMD was constituted by the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan in July 2018 for early commencement and timely completion of Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams. Since then, the Committee holds its meetings with regular intervals. It was the 8th meeting, which was presided over by ICDBMD/WAPDA ChairmanLt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd). The meeting was attended by…

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