Keeping in view the Prime Minister’s vision of indoctrinating energy security, enhancing indigenization and promoting local resource development, the Ministry of Energy, Government of Pakistan announces the results of the competitive Offshore Bid Round 2025, launched in January this year after a gap of 18 years for the grant of petroleum exploration licenses in forty (40) offshore blocks. Before initiating the process, the Ministry developed a Model Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA), a key document integrated into the bid package, to ensure transparency, competitiveness, and investor confidence. In parallel, the Offshore…
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Power Division Leads Smart Metering Reforms to Enhance Efficiency and Consumer Service
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has taken a major step toward improving customer service and operational efficiency through the large-scale rollout of smart meters across electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan. A spokesperson of the Power Division stated that metering plays a vital role as the key interface between the customer and the service provider. In line with the Ministry’s declaration of 2025–26 as the “Year of Customer Service Improvement”, DISCOs have embarked on a comprehensive digitalization drive to modernize their infrastructure. This initiative aims…
Read MoreAlgeria Partnership Strengthens: LONGi Completes GSE Training at RE2SD, Advancing Solar Education
29 Oct, 2025, Bonta, Algeria LONGi is proud to announce the successful completion of its GSE software training for students at campus of RE2SD (Higher National School of Renewable Energies, Environment & Sustainable Development) in Algeria. This initiative is a key milestone in our growing partnership with RE2SD, building directly on the recent delivery of high-efficiency Hi-MO 9 module samples to school for support of LAB material. The collaboration, initiated after ink of MOU between James Jin,president,LONGi MEA&CA)and Dr. Leila,MOKHNACHE,Director of RE2SD, underscores a shared commitment to advancing renewable energy capacity…
Read MoreAlgeria Partnership Strengthens: LONGi Completes GSE Training at RE2SD, Advancing Solar Education
29 Oct, 2025, Bonta, Algeria LONGi is proud to announce the successful completion of its GSE software training for students at campus of RE2SD (Higher National School of Renewable Energies, Environment & Sustainable Development) in Algeria. This initiative is a key milestone in our growing partnership with RE2SD, building directly on the recent delivery of high-efficiency Hi-MO 9 module samples to school for support of LAB material. The collaboration, initiated after ink of MOU between James Jin,president,LONGi MEA&CA)and Dr. Leila,MOKHNACHE,Director of RE2SD, underscores a shared commitment to advancing renewable energy capacity…
Read More🔴 Government Considers Hiking Sales Tax on Solar Panels from 10% to 18% under IMF Pressure
Karachi: In a move that could severely impact Pakistan’s growing renewable energy sector, the government is considering raising the sales tax on solar panels from 10% to 18%, as part of a broader Rs. 200 billion contingency plan agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to a report by The Express Tribune, the tax hike will be triggered if the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fails to meet its December-end revenue targets or if government spending exceeds agreed fiscal limits. The potential increase on solar imports is part of…
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