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ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has raised serious concerns over alleged violations of public procurement rules by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in a recent tender, urging authorities to declare the process as “mis-procurement” and cancel the contract. In a letter addressed to the Managing Director of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), TIP highlighted irregularities in Tender No. SNC-1930/25 for the procurement of air intake filter elements and pre-filter stocks. According to the complaint, bids were invited with a closing date of October 28, 2025. However, one of…

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ISLAMABAD: Russia has offered to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in strengthening cyber protection of its energy sector infrastructure, amid rising global threats targeting critical utilities. The proposal was formally conveyed by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev in a letter addressed to Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari. The development reflects deepening engagement between Islamabad and Moscow, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation across trade, energy, and business sectors, as well as social domains including health and education. Bilateral ties have gained momentum since the…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is confronting a deepening energy crisis as at least three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes destined for the country remain stranded in the Persian Gulf following the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz, according to international vessel-tracking data. The disruption has left Pakistan without LNG imports for over a month, significantly raising the risk of prolonged electricity outages as summer demand intensifies. Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari confirmed that load-shedding during peak hours is likely to persist until LNG supplies resume. He attributed…

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to stabilising fuel prices while prioritising relief for the public, amid ongoing global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions. Speaking to a local media outlet, Malik thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his continued support to the petroleum sector, noting that coordinated efforts are underway to maintain price balance and shield consumers from excessive burden. He emphasized that policy decisions are being shaped with a strong focus on the common man, ensuring that economic challenges are managed…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in advanced negotiations with Qatar for the supply of at least four liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes, as the country grapples with an escalating electricity shortfall ahead of peak summer demand. According to sources, the requested cargoes are expected to transit through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, where global energy shipments were disrupted last month heightened tensions in the Middle East. The crisis was triggered by the US-Israel strikes on Iran, followed by retaliatory actions from Iran targeting fuel infrastructure in Gulf states hosting U.S. assets.…

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