ISLAMABAD: Experts at a consultative dialogue have said that Pakistan’s recently introduced draft Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) and Transmission System Expansion Plan (TSEP) 2025-35 needs to be more inclusive, transparent, and participatory with ownership of all federating units to ensure equitable, just and people-centric power sector development.The dialogue, titled: “Critical Analysis of IGCEP and TSEP 2025-35: Inclusive Planning for a Just Energy Transition”, was organized by Pakistan Renewable Energy Coalition (PREC) and the Alliance for Climate Justice and Clean Energy (ACJCE). The event brought together federal and provincial…
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NEECA Convenes High-Level Participatory Dialogue on REITs and Insurance to Drive Energy Efficiency in Agriculture
Islamabad, September 26, 2025 (Islamabad, Pakistan) — The National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) convened a session of its Conservation Conversations dialogue series under the theme “From Shock to Scale – Insurance, Credit, and REITs for Resilient Agriculture.”The dialogue brought together a wide cross-section of Pakistan’s ecosystem, from financial institutions, insurers, regulators, academics, innovators, private banks, and grassroots organisations. Participants included the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), COMSATS University Islamabad, the Pakistan Board of Investment, Instaful Solutions, the National Rural Support Programme…
Read MoreRs780 Billion Circular Debt Reduced in One Year, Rs1.225 Trillion Deal Signed*
Federal Minister for power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said the government has made a record reduction of Rs 780 billion in circular debt within one year. Circular debt has been a huge burden on Pakistan’s economy, rising from Rs 1,100 billion in 2018 to about Rs 2,400 billion before PML-N returned to power. By controlling theft, losses, renegotiating power purchase agreements, and cutting interest rates, the government saved billions and reduced circular debt significantly. The remaining Rs 1,225 billion circular debt has been resolved through an agreement with 18…
Read MoreLONGi Highlights Commitment to Solar Energy in Africa at EFFA 2025 Conference
Zambia, September, 2025 LONGi, a leading solar energy company, recently participated in the Energy Forum for Africa (EFFA) conference in Zambia, that took place in middle of September, showcasing its commitment to advancing solar energy solutions in Africa. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to address energy challenges and opportunities in Africa. During the conference, Daniel Wang, LONGi Africa Utility Product and Solutions Manager, delivered a presentation highlighting the company’s expertise in providing tailored solar energy solutions for large-scale mining operations. Chris Ye, LONGi’s Regional Utility…
Read MoreWafi Energy Unveils Pakistan’s Second Retail Station Built with Recycled Plastic in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi: Wafi Energy, a Shell licensee in Pakistan, has inaugurated the country’s second retail station built using recycled plastic, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable innovation in the energy and retail sector. The new outlet, located at Police Lines Rawalpindi, has been constructed with 7,700 kilograms of plastic waste — equal to more than 5.8 million pieces of end-of-life plastics repurposed into durable building materials. The initiative follows the launch of Pakistan’s first recycled-plastic retail site in Karachi, where Wafi Energy, in partnership with startup Concept Loop, used 6,500 kilograms of…
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