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Aramco Q2 Profit Falls 22% Amid Lower Oil Prices and Revenue

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DUBAI: Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil exporter, reported a 22% decline in net profit for the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to a drop in crude oil prices and overall revenue. The company posted a net profit of \$22.7 billion for the three months ending June 30, falling short of the \$23.7 billion median estimate from 17 analysts surveyed by Aramco. Aramco’s average realised crude oil price stood at \$66.7 per barrel during the quarter, a steep decline from \$85.7 in Q2 of 2024 and \$76.3 in the…

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LESCO Launches Installment Plan to Recover Rs33 Billion from Dead Defaulters

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LAHORE: In a bid to recover outstanding dues worth Rs33 billion, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has introduced an installment facility specifically aimed at “dead defaulters”—consumers whose connections were previously disconnected due to non-payment. According to an official letter issued by Director Customer Services Abbas Ali, LESCO will now offer only online installment plans for defaulters. The directive includes the development of a digital link to facilitate the recovery process, which will be integrated with banks, NADRA, and other relevant institutions to streamline verifications and payments. Despite previous disconnections…

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Pesco Cuts Losses by Rs22 Billion in FY 2024-25 Amid Major Reforms

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PESHAWAR: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has reported a significant reduction of Rs22 billion in financial losses for the fiscal year 2024-25—marking the utility’s first major financial improvement in five years. According to a company statement, this turnaround follows a series of bold reforms and strategic administrative actions implemented under the guidance of the newly appointed Board of Directors, led by Chairman Himayatullah Khan. Pesco had been grappling with mounting financial losses, which surged from Rs42 billion in FY 2020-21 to Rs142 billion in FY 2023-24. However, by the end…

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Nepra Flags Legal, Operational Concerns Over Amendments to NE Plan and SEC Rules

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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised serious objections to proposed amendments in the National Electricity (NE) Plan 2023–27 and Supplier Eligibility Criteria (SEC) Rules, 2023, warning that the changes could obstruct the rollout of the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM). In its response to an Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) on April 21, 2025, Nepra highlighted that the framework for recovering stranded costs—a cornerstone of market liberalisation—must be embedded within the NE Plan itself. Relying on secondary documents, the Authority…

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China Empowers Pakistan’s Hydropower Sector Through Dam Training Program

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RIZHAO: A 28-day training program on hydropower technology and management for Pakistani water conservancy professionals concluded on August 2 at the Shandong Water Conservancy Vocational College, China. The initiative aimed to strengthen Pakistan’s capacity in dam development, with a particular focus on the Kurram Tangi Dam project. Tailored to meet Pakistan’s hydropower needs, the training covered five key areas: mechanical and electrical equipment, automation systems, hydraulic structures and design, dam safety management, and hands-on experience at hydropower stations. Participants also toured seven major hydropower sites, including the Changgou Pumping Station…

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