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PM Okays 100MW GB Solar, 40MW Gwadar Project; Power Cuts Down 42%

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved major power sector initiatives for Gilgit-Baltistan and Gwadar, including a landmark 100MW solar project in GB to ensure uninterrupted, affordable and clean energy for the region. Chairing a meeting on the power situation in both areas, the prime minister ordered immediate implementation of a comprehensive plan to permanently resolve electricity issues in Gwadar Port City. He directed all relevant institutions to work in full coordination to ensure reliable and cost-effective power supply. Issuing directives for the swift commencement of the 100MW solar…

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Increased Domestic Gas Supply & Improved Consumer Satisfaction Feedback Compared to Last Year, SUIs present data to Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik

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Islamabad, December 08,2025 On the directions of the Prime Minister, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Parvez Malik chaired a meeting today to review the overall gas supply situation with onset of winter months and assess the performance of the complaint redressal mechanisms at the Sui gas companies. Managing Directors of SNGPL and SSGC briefed the meeting in detail, noting that gas supply this year is significantly better than the previous winter, with an approximate 26% increase in overall gas supply to households. They further informed that both companies are actively…

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IMF Board to Review Pakistan’s $1.2bn Disbursement Request on December 8

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The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board will convene on December 8 to review Pakistan’s request for a $1.2 billion disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), according to the Fund’s latest schedule. Pakistan reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF in October after successive rounds of talks in Karachi, Islamabad, and Washington. The agreement—covering combined reviews of the EFF and RSF—now awaits board approval before funds can be released. Once cleared, Pakistan is expected to receive around $1.2 billion, including approximately $1 billion…

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Senate Criticises Power Division Over Delays in Privatising Key Power Plants

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation has strongly criticised the Power Division for failing to address key bottlenecks hindering the privatisation of major government-owned power plants. The frustration was voiced during a meeting chaired by Senator Afnan Ullah Khan, who noted that the Division had made “minimal progress” in shifting away from the outdated single-buyer model. Senator Afnan questioned how the sale of power plants could be tied to assured gas supply when reserves are already depleting. He pressed officials for clarity, particularly on the long-pending case of the…

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SNGPL Announces Winter Gas Load-Shedding Schedule for Punjab and K-P

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Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued a revised winter gas load-shedding schedule for Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to manage rising domestic demand from December to February. Under the new plan, residential consumers will receive gas in three fixed intervals: 5:30 am to 8:30 am, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Households have been advised to plan cooking and daily activities around these allotted timings. Officials clarified that industrial consumers will remain exempt from load shedding. The schedule aims to maintain equitable supply as winter…

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