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ISLAMABAD: Liberty Daharki Power Limited (LDPL) has urged the government to intervene urgently to restore raw gas supplies to its 235-megawatt (MW) power plant, warning that the prolonged shutdown could increase electricity generation costs or lead to load-shedding. In a letter to the relevant authorities, LDPL Chairman Mujahid Pervaz Chattha sought an urgent meeting to resolve a dispute over outstanding dues and restore supplies disconnected by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on September 17, 2026, over non-payment. LDPL said its 235MW combined-cycle power plant was operating at sixth position…

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ISLAMABAD: The Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC), the federal government’s policy, strategic and technical arm in the power sector, has applied to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for registration as a provider of electric power services. In an application dated October 7, 2026, PPMC Managing Director Abid Latif Lodhi requested registration under Section 25A of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997, read with the relevant registration rules and regulations. The application follows a federal cabinet decision on September 25, 2026, directing…

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LAHORE: More than 1.3 million young people have registered for Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s e-bikes scheme, while over 607,000 applications have been submitted, according to an official statement. The chief minister has directed the relevant authorities to complete the application process as soon as possible, reiterating that improving transport facilities for young people, particularly female students, and facilitating their access to education are among the government’s key priorities. Under the scheme, 100,000 successful applicants will receive e-bikes through a balloting process. Eligible beneficiaries will pay easy monthly instalments…

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ISLAMABAD: Port Qasim Electric Power Company (PQEPC) has opposed a proposed one-year limit on coal supply agreements, warning that the restriction could undermine fuel security, complicate procurement and increase operational risks for coal-fired power plants. In comments submitted to the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G), the company also challenged proposed benchmarks for coal procurement discounts, arguing that differences in supplier offers do not, by themselves, establish irregularities. PQEPC urged the government and CPPA-G to assess its procurement practices against its approved tariff determination, generation licence, power purchase agreement (PPA) and…

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KARACHI: Tariq Kirmani has resigned as chairman and director of Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) on health grounds, effective October 9, 2026, the company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. In a notice to the exchange, PRL stated that Kirmani, who served as an independent director, had stepped down from both positions with effect from October 9. According to information available on PRL’s website, Kirmani has more than 50 years of corporate experience in Pakistan and abroad, including senior management roles in the oil, energy and aviation sectors. He…

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