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Govt Considers Preservation Mode for RLNG Power Plants Amid Gas Shortfall

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ISLAMABAD: The government is considering placing RLNG-fired power plants with a combined capacity exceeding 3,600MW on preservation mode due to challenges in securing imported gas at affordable rates, particularly after supply disruptions linked to Qatar’s force majeure declaration. According to official sources, the power sector currently requires around 350 MMCFD of RLNG, but only about 80 MMCFD is being supplied by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). At present, this limited supply is being directed to a single power plant, with concerns that availability may decline further as no new…

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Middle East Conflict Threatens Pakistan’s Trade, Worsens Economic Outlook

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ISLAMABAD: The ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to significantly disrupt Pakistan’s trade flows with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and other regions, potentially reducing exports by $1.5 billion to $2 billion, while imports—mainly energy—could decline by up to $3 billion. According to a recent Policy Viewpoint by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), authored by Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah and Wajid Islam, the escalating confrontation involving the US, Israel, and Iran has evolved into a global economic crisis with far-reaching implications. The report highlights that instability in the…

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Pakistan Has Adequate Fuel Stocks Despite Global Crisis: Monitoring Committee

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sufficient petroleum product stocks to meet domestic demand for April and the coming months, the Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices was informed on Thursday, offering reassurance amid fears of global supply disruptions. The update comes after the government raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre earlier this month—an increase of around 20%—due to supply chain disruptions triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The crisis has pushed global crude oil prices to a two-year high. To address the evolving…

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Barrick Delays Pakistan Copper-Gold Project Amid Security Concerns

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TORONTO: Barrick Mining has decided to delay development of its major copper and gold project in Pakistan, citing escalating security concerns linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to a report by the Financial Times on Thursday. In correspondence with its Pakistani equity partners and the project’s local operator, the company stated that it would reassess the project’s potential impacts and overall delivery strategy. The decision follows a preliminary review and a worsening security environment in both Pakistan and the broader Middle East region. “Following the preliminary findings of…

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Bike, Loader Prices Surge Amid Rising Fuel and Freight Costs

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KARACHI: Escalating freight charges, war risk premiums, and rising diesel prices linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict have compelled local motorcycle and three-wheeler loader assemblers to increase prices by Rs1,500 to Rs10,000, effective April 1. While car manufacturers have yet to announce similar hikes, industry insiders anticipate they may soon follow suit. Pak Star Automobile Ltd has raised prices of its 100cc to 200cc loaders by Rs10,000, citing higher costs of Chinese-origin parts, along with increased freight and transportation expenses. Meanwhile, N.J. Auto Industries has increased prices of all…

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