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Protected Electricity Consumers to Continue Receiving Subsidies, Says Awais Leghari

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Awais Leghari has clarified that the government is not abolishing electricity subsidies for protected consumers, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise as misleading and contrary to facts. Speaking on the government’s ongoing power sector reforms, the minister said that the number of protected consumers has increased significantly over the past four years, rising from 9.5 million to 21.5 million. Currently, around 29.57 million domestic consumers—representing nearly 86 percent of total household electricity users—are receiving subsidized electricity. Leghari noted that the volume of electricity subsidies has…

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Govt rejects reports of ending electricity subsidy for protected consumers

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Issue 1: Is the Government Removing Subsidies for Protected Consumers? Claim: The Government Will Remove Subsidies for Low-Usage Consumers This claim is false. Not only is the subsidy not being removed — it has actually grown significantly. Key Facts: Indicator Figure Protected consumers in FY 2022 9.5 million Protected consumers today (2026) 21.5 million Total residential consumers 34.2 million Subsidized residential consumers 29.57 million (86%) Annual subsidy — FY 2022 PKR 199 billion Annual subsidy — FY 2025–26 (protected category) PKR 423 billion Total subsidy (Residential + Agriculture) PKR 527…

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EMPOWER SPORTS ACADEMY AND PRIME MINISTER’S YOUTH PROGRAMMEANNOUNCE 3RD NATIONAL EMPOWER GIRLS TOURNAMENT 2026

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Pakistan’s Premier Girls Sports Tournament Expands to Four Disciplines in Landmark Partnership with Federal Government KARACHI, Pakistan, May 2026 — Empower Sports Academy, Pakistan’s leading non-profit dedicated to empowering girls through sport, announced here today at Governor House, the 3rd National Empower Girls Tournament 2026, held in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). The tournament will feature competition across four disciplines: Volleyball, Badminton, Taekwondo, and Athletics — including the 100m, 200m, 400m, Javelin Throw, and Discus events. The event was well-attended by leading media houses, corporate partners, sports…

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Why Businesses Are Switching to Hybrid Solar Systems

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In today’s rapidly changing energy landscape, businesses are facing increasing challenges related to rising electricity costs, power shortages, and the need for uninterrupted operations. To overcome these challenges, many commercial and industrial sectors are now shifting toward hybrid solar systems as a reliable and cost-effective energy solution. A hybrid solar system combines solar panels, battery storage, and grid connectivity into one intelligent system. Unlike traditional on-grid systems, hybrid solutions provide greater flexibility by storing excess solar energy in batteries for later use. This ensures continuous power availability even during grid…

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Petroleum Exports Remain Strong in July-April FY2025-26 Despite Global Market Challenges

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s petroleum exports demonstrated resilience during the first ten months of FY2025-26, with strong shipments of fuel oil, naphtha, and condensate products despite volatility in international energy markets. According to the latest export data, major export terminals, including Keamari and FOTCO, maintained steady operations throughout the July 2025-April 2026 period, supporting robust export performance across multiple petroleum products. High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) remained the country’s leading petroleum export, with total shipments exceeding 1.22 million metric tonnes. Export activity peaked in August 2025, while October and November also recorded…

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