Trump Says Iran Not Ready for ‘Right Deal’ as US Maintains Pressure WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not yet prepared to reach what he described as the “right deal” with Washington, as tensions between the two countries remain high. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said the United States was continuing to assess developments in the conflict and had not ruled out its available options. “It just means that we’re seeing what happens,” he said when asked whether US military options against Iran were limited. Trump…
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Petrol Price Rises by Rs3.81, HSD by Rs3.59 per Litre
Petrol Price Rises by Rs3.81, HSD by Rs3.59 per Litre ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.81 and Rs3.59 per litre, respectively, following fluctuations in international oil prices. Under the latest revision, petrol will now cost Rs341.59 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel has been raised to Rs368.29 per litre. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices will remain effective from August 22 to August 24. The government continues to charge Rs114 per litre…
Read More11 Investors Express Interest in Gepco Privatisation
11 Investors Express Interest in Gepco Privatisation ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from 11 domestic and international investor groups seeking to acquire a 51% to 100% stake in Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco) along with management control. The EOIs were submitted by the deadline on Friday, reflecting strong investor interest in Pakistan’s electricity distribution sector. According to the PC, the prospective investors include companies from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, as well as several leading Pakistani business groups. Of the 11 interested parties, four are…
Read MorePakistan Energy Conference 2026 Concludes in Islamabad with Call for Policy Reform and Energy Sector Modernization
Pakistan Energy Conference 2026 Concludes in Islamabad with Call for Policy Reform and Energy Sector Modernization The Pakistan Energy Conference (PEC) 2026, the flagship forum of Pakistan’s oil and gas industry organized by the Petroleum Institute of Pakistan (PIP), successfully concluded on August 20 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. Held under the theme “Shaping Energy Security through Policy Reform & Technological Innovation,” the conference brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, regulators, energy experts, and technology professionals to discuss the key challenges and opportunities shaping Pakistan’s energy sector. The discussions focused…
Read More*Strong Investor Interest received for GEPCO Privatisation*
*Strong Investor Interest received for GEPCO Privatisation* DISCOs privatisation has achieved another milestone with strong investor interest in GEPCO The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received an overwhelming response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO). Today on the closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the Commission has received EOIs from eleven (11) prospective investors seeking to acquire 51% to 100% shareholding in GEPCO together with management control. The names of interested parties are as follows: 1. Aktor Elektrik Enerji Yatırımları…
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