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Pakistan solar energy: Impressive 25% milestone reached

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Solar power now accounts for 25% of Pakistan’s electricity generation, according to BloombergNEF. This increase coincides with a significant drop in the share of imported gas in the country’s energy mix, which has fallen below 10% due to rising solar capacity and enhanced domestic gas production. The expansion of solar energy in Pakistan has been substantial, with distributed solar generation reportedly growing from nearly zero in fiscal year 2017 to approximately 46% of grid sales by fiscal year 2025. This rapid integration illustrates how solar energy has climbed significantly within the…

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Renewable energy policy to be unveiled by March 2019: Power Minister

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Omar Ayub Khan

The power minister stated twenty-one power generation projects founded on Thar coal and hydro were underway for producing affordable electricity in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan apprised the National Assembly that a renewable energy policy is being devised to take full advantage of this significant source for power generation. During a question hour session, Mr Khan apprised the house that the policy will be presented by March 2019, reports Radio Pakistan. The minister added that technical studies were underway to raise the integration of wind and solar energy in…

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Chairman WAPDA Reviews Progress on Tarbela T5 Project, Witnesses T4 LLO Commissioning

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May 25, 2026: Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) visited Tarbela Dam to review progress on the under-construction Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T5 HPP) and witness testing and commissioning of the Low Level Outlet (LLO) of Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Project (T4 HPP). Chairman IRSA Amjad Saeed, members of the IRSA Technical Committee, and WAPDA’s Member Water and Member Power also accompanied him during the day-long visit. During the briefing on T5 HPP, the Chairman was updated on the component-wise progress of key…

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Pakistan collects over Rs 2,725 billion in petroleum levy in two years, surpassing IMF loan inflows

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Islamabad: The federal government has collected more than Rs 2,725 billion under petroleum levy from citizens over the past two years, according to official documents. The data shows that from April 2024 to March 2026, petroleum levy collections stood at Rs 2,725 billion—an amount that exceeds the combined size of Pakistan’s two ongoing IMF loan programmes in rupee terms. According to official records, the total value of both IMF programmes, converted at current exchange rates, is approximately Rs 2,340 billion. Breakdown of the petroleum levy collection indicates that during the…

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Punjab Moves to Launch Waste-to-Energy Policy Under “Suthra Punjab” Initiative

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LAHORE: The Punjab government is developing a comprehensive policy framework to convert municipal solid waste into energy and commercially usable products as part of its expanding Suthra Punjab programme, officials said. The proposed policy aims to promote waste-to-energy, biogas, and recycling projects through public-private partnerships, with authorities considering incentives such as long-term land leases for private investors across the province. Officials said public land may be allocated to private companies for environmentally sustainable projects designed to reduce pollution, manage growing waste volumes, and generate renewable energy while creating new revenue…

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