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Islamabad: Pakistan is facing a worsening energy crisis as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt fuel supplies, significantly impacting the country’s power generation capacity. According to sources, nearly 4,000 megawatts of electricity generation has been suspended due to an acute gas shortage. Power plants operating on imported gas have also gone offline, further straining the national grid. In addition, electricity generation from furnace oil-based plants has been halted due to high operational costs, limiting alternative generation options. The combined impact has led to a substantial shortfall in electricity supply…

Islamabad: The Power Division spokesperson has issued an important statement outlining developments under the government’s Peak Hours Relief Strategy, focusing on electricity pricing, demand management, and system efficiency. According to the spokesperson, sustained reforms and operational improvements have contributed to a reduction in electricity prices for consumers nationwide. From July to February, the average tariff decreased by 71 paisa per unit despite rising global fuel costs, resulting in an overall relief of Rs 46 billion. The spokesperson said this relief has been achieved through structural reforms, targeted subsidy measures, strict…

Karachi: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL), a leading multinational in the dairy and nutrition sector, has announced a strategic collaboration with A2Z Energy Systems to develop a 2MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant integrated with a 4MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project marks a significant milestone in FCEPL’s decarbonization roadmap and its broader commitment to sustainable and resilient industrial operations. The hybrid energy solution will be deployed at FCEPL operational facilities and is designed to improve energy cost efficiency, strengthen power reliability, and reduce dependence on the national…

Pakistan has crossed a significant milestone in its clean energy transition, with solar power capacity reaching 8,000 megawatts, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced during a panel discussion at Harvard University. Highlighting the country’s progress, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increasing the share of renewable energy in the national power mix. He noted that despite global disruptions caused by recent Middle East tensions, Pakistan successfully maintained continuity in energy supply. He added that after an initial phase of subsidies, the government transitioned to a full price pass-through mechanism,…