Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Limited has formally approached the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to endorse an escalation in gas tariffs for consumers in Sindh and Balochistan. According to sources, SSGC has lodged a formal request with OGRA, urging for a further increase of Rs274.40 per MMBTU, effective retrospectively from July 1, 2024. The company’s objective is to…
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Awais Leghari Assigned Ministry of Power
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made a significant cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, appointing Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari as the Minister of Power, replacing his previous role as Minister of Railways. A notification issued by the Cabinet Division disclosed the change, indicating that Musadik Masood Malik, who recently assumed the additional portfolio of Power, would be succeeded by Leghari. The cabinet,…
Read MoreLatest Petrol Price 16th March
Federal government’s decision to maintain the price of petrol Decision to reduce the price of diesel by 1 rupee 77 paise per liter The notification will be applicable from March 16 to March 31
Read MoreFRENCH DEPUTY HEAD OF MISSION EXPRESSES INTEREST IN ENERGY SECTOR INVESTMENT IN PAKISTAN
In a recent meeting, the French Deputy Head of Mission (Guillaume Dabouis) called on the newly appointed Minister of Energy, Dr. Musadiq Masood Malik, to discuss potential avenues of collaboration in Pakistan’s energy sector. During the meeting, French officials expressed France’s keen interest in investing in various aspects of Pakistan’s energy landscape, ranging from LNG cargo provision to energy resource…
Read MoreGoodWe Officially Announces Inauguration of First Overseas Manufacturing Base, a Globalization Milestone
GoodWe, a leading player in the solar energy industry, has announced the official commencement of operations at its first overseas manufacturing plant in Haiphong, Vietnam. Representing a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy, this new facility also marks the third in GoodWe’s manufacturing network, reinforcing its dedication to efficiently delivering tailored, high-quality products to its customers worldwide. The…
Read MoreNaeem Qureshi appointed as Convener of FPCCI Central Standing Committee on SDGs
Karachi: Naeem Qureshi, the President of the National Forum for Environment and Health, has been appointed as the new Convener of the CSR Central Standing Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the year 2024-25.FPCCI President, Atif Ikram Sheikh, appointed Qureshi as the Central Standing Committee convener keeping in view…
Read MoreSindh’s solar power potential to be tapped to fulfil Bilawal poll campaign promise of 300 units of free electricity
Newly appointed Sindh Energy Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said the execution of the ongoing solar power projects will be expedited for fully tapping the clean energy potential of Sindh to fulfil the election campaign promise of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to provide 300 units of free electricity to underprivileged consumers.Shah stated this while chairing an introductory meeting…
Read MoreDr. Musadik Malik Assumes Office as Federal Minister of Energy
ISLAMABAD – Dr. Musadik Malik has officially taken charge as the Federal Minister of Energy, marking the beginning of his tenure at the Ministry of Energy. Upon his arrival, he received a warm welcome from the Secretary of Petroleum and other officials of the ministry. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Malik expressed the government’s dedication to facilitating both local and foreign…
Read MoreKP Chief Minister Calls for Action on Federal Dues, Emphasizes Hydropower Rights
During a meeting at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur emphasized the significant outstanding dues owed to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by the federal government. Under the ‘AGN Qazi Formula’, the federal government owes KP a substantial amount of Rs 1,510 billion as net hydel profit (NHP). Additionally, arrears totaling Rs. 6 billion, pertaining…
Read MoreSyed Nasir Hussain Shah Appointed Minister for Energy Department
In a ceremony held at the Governor House, a 10-member Sindh Cabinet was inaugurated, presided over by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori. Notable attendees included Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, elected lawmakers, diplomats, and members of various sectors. During the event, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, in consultation with party leadership, assigned portfolios to cabinet members. Of particular…
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