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KARACHI, September 01, 2026: The SouthAsia Forum, a private-sector think tank, founded in 1996 and dedicated to promoting informed discourse on regional and global issues, has nominated Faisal Siddiqi as its new Secretary General.Siddiqi is an experienced corporate communications professional with extensive experience in public affairs and advocacy, reputation building and strategic communications. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the Forum’s efforts to facilitate meaningful dialogue and contribute to a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, business, economic and political dynamics shaping South Asia.Commenting on the appointment, Chairman SouthAsia…

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Pakistan’s power shortages are no longer temporary disruptions—they have become a long-term challenge for commercial and industrial businesses. In late August 2026, the country’s power deficit exceeded 4,000 MW, leading to extended load shedding across major cities. In some regions, businesses experienced outages lasting up to 16 hours per day, while electricity tariffs remained among the highest in Asia. For manufacturers, every hour without power means lost production, delayed deliveries, and rising operating costs. For years, diesel generators were the standard solution. Today, however, diesel prices, maintenance costs, and environmental…

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KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has honoured its top-performing dealer partners at the PSO Excellence Awards 2026, recognising their contribution to maintaining uninterrupted fuel supplies across the country. The awards ceremony was attended by PSO Chief Executive Officer Jawwad Ahmed Cheema, Chief Commercial Officer Amir Zaib Khan, senior management, dealer partners and employees, according to a company statement issued on Monday. Addressing the gathering, Cheema said that as Pakistan’s national oil company, PSO had a responsibility to ensure the availability of fuel nationwide, particularly during periods of high demand, supply…

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LONDON, UK: Iraq and Pakistan have reached separate arrangements with Iran to facilitate the movement of vital oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring Tehran’s growing influence over one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, Reuters reported. The agreements come amid severe disruption to energy shipments following the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which has significantly reduced maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. The Gulf region normally accounts for around 20 percent of global crude oil and LNG supplies, but fighting and restrictions around…

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s gas sector is facing mounting pressure as indigenous production continues to decline, LNG demand remains subdued and gas distribution companies struggle with worsening liquidity constraints, while proposed structural reforms are unlikely to provide an immediate solution to the industry’s financial challenges. According to a new study by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA), domestic gas production is projected to fall sharply from around 2,634 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) in FY24 to approximately 1,266 mmcfd by FY34. As a result, the share of indigenous gas in Pakistan’s…

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