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OGDC Exposes Large-Scale Oil Theft, Illegal Refinery in Tando Allahyar, Sindh

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OGDC’s proactive efforts prevent significant financial losses to national exchequer and safeguard national resources amid rising energy costsISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has uncovered a major crude oil theft operation and an illegal refinery in Sindh’s Tando Allahyar district and sought strict legal action against those involved.According to officials, the theft involved illegal tapping of the Kunnar Pasakhi Deep (KPD)-TAY oil field pipeline near Tando Jam, close to the Machhi Hotel police check post. The stolen crude oil was being transported and processed at an illegal refinery…

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Govt Plans Digital Fuel Rationing; Sindh Considers Lockdown Measures

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Karachi: The federal government is moving towards introducing a digital system for the rationing of petroleum products, aimed at improving transparency and efficient fuel management amid ongoing energy challenges. Under the proposed plan, a dedicated mobile application is being developed for consumers. Citizens will be able to download the app and register themselves by entering their vehicle registration number along with their national identity card number. The system is expected to help regulate fuel consumption and prevent misuse, ensuring better allocation of petroleum resources nationwide. In a separate development, the…

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Petrol Pump Owners Warn of Nationwide Shutdown Amid Unresolved Demands

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ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Petroleum Pump Owners Association has warned of a possible nationwide closure of petrol pumps if its demands remain unaddressed, raising concerns over a potential fuel crisis in the country. The association has formally approached Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, seeking an urgent meeting to discuss the issues faced by the sector. In its letter, the association noted that a similar request was submitted on March 6 but did not receive any response. According to the association, the petroleum retail sector is grappling with multiple…

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Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025: IQAir Report

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been ranked the most polluted country in the world in 2025, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels reaching up to 13 times higher than the safety limits set by the World Health Organization, according to a report by IQAir. The report revealed that only 13 countries managed to meet the WHO’s recommended annual PM2.5 limit of 5 micrograms per cubic metre, an improvement from seven countries in 2024. However, 130 out of 143 monitored countries failed to meet the standard. Following Pakistan, Bangladesh and Tajikistan ranked as…

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Optional Multi Tariff ToU Mechanism for Industrial Consumers

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Islamabad: March 25, 2026 Under Special initiative by the Federal Minister for (Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, the Division is considering introduction of a new optional tariff mechanism aimed at facilitating industrial consumers and enhancing overall efficiency in electricity utilization.Several internal consultative and technical meetings have already been undertaken by the Minister in this regard. Under this proposed framework, industrial consumers will have the flexibility to opt into a multi-slab tariff structure, where energy pricing is based on average marginal cost signals across defined time-of-use slabs. This approach…

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