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OGRA Receives Rs27bn First Tranche to Clear Oil Price Differential Claims

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has received the first tranche of Rs27 billion from the Prime Minister’s Austerity Fund to settle Oil Price Differential Claims (PDC), following directives from Shehbaz Sharif. The initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to cushion consumers from the impact of rising global oil prices. OGRA will disburse the PDC once audited claims are submitted by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Officials said the funds were mobilized through various expenditure reduction measures undertaken by the federal government and subsequently deposited into the…

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Trump Approval Drops to 36% as Fuel Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict: Poll

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WASHINGTON: Approval ratings for Donald Trump have fallen to their lowest level since his return to the White House, as rising fuel prices and growing discontent over the Iran conflict weigh on public sentiment, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The four-day survey, completed Monday, shows Trump’s approval at 36 percent, down from 40 percent the previous week. Public dissatisfaction has intensified particularly around economic management and the rising cost of living, with only 25 percent approving of his handling of inflation-related issues. Economic approval stands at just 29 percent —…

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PD Considers Optional Tariff Model to Boost Industrial Efficiency

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ISLAMABAD: The Power Division, under the direction of Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, is evaluating a new optional tariff mechanism aimed at facilitating industrial consumers and enhancing efficiency in electricity usage. According to official sources, the minister has chaired multiple consultative and technical sessions to finalize the framework. The proposed model will allow industries to opt for a multi-slab tariff structure, with electricity pricing linked to time-of-use and average marginal cost signals, ensuring a more accurate reflection of supply costs. The tariff will include two components:…

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10 kW Growatt Solar Energy  Storage System– Project Case Study

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Project Overview With rising electricity tariffs and frequent power outages in Pakistan, residential and small commercial users are increasingly turning to hybrid solar systems to improve energy reliability. This case study examines the installation of a 10 kW Growatt Hybrid Solar System designed to provide energy autonomy, cost savings, and reliable backup power. The system integrates solar PV generation, lithium-ion battery storage, and grid connectivity, enabling efficient energy management throughout the day. System Configuration (10 kW Project) Component Specification Solar Capacity 10 kW Inverter Growatt SPH 10000TL-HU Hybrid Inverter Solar…

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Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal?, Sets Conditions for Ceasefire

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ISLAMABAD: Iran has rejected a United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, asserting that any ceasefire will be determined solely on Tehran’s terms and timeline, according to a report by state-run media. Citing a senior political-security official, Press TV reported that Iran will not allow Donald Trump to dictate the course or conclusion of the war. The official stressed that Iran would continue its defensive operations until its conditions are fully met. According to the report, Washington had attempted to initiate negotiations through multiple diplomatic channels, presenting proposals…

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