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Minister Leghari Seeks Enhanced Energy Cooperation with Power China and Energy China

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Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais ahmad Khan Leghari, held separate meetings with Mr. Yao Huan, Vice-President of Power China and Mr. Ni Zhen Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of the Energy China on the sidelines of the Third Belt & Road Ministerial Conference in Qingdao, China. During these meetings, the Federal Minister engaged in fruitful discussions aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between Pakistan and these leading Chinese energy companies. Recalling historic visit of Premier Li Qiang to Pakistan, Minister for Power conveyed Pakistan’s desire to…

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KP Government to Host Roadshows for Energy Sector Investment

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is set to organize a series of roadshows in major cities across Pakistan—Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar—to attract investment in the province’s energy sector. According to Muzzammil Aslam, Adviser to the Chief Minister for Finance, the roadshows aim to highlight investment opportunities and provide key data to potential investors. A technical committee has been formed, chaired by the Additional Secretary Finance-II, with members from the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) and other relevant entities. The committee will finalize event logistics, including dates, structure, speakers,…

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Government Plans to Apply Disco Tariffs for Special Economic Zones

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ISLAMABAD: The government is considering a proposal to provide electricity to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) at the same rates applicable to power Distribution Companies (Discos) and K-Electric (KE), sources told Business Recorder. This move, however, would conflict with the government’s commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to eliminate concessional tariffs for industries and refrain from granting new fiscal incentives to SEZs. The Board of Investment, in collaboration with SEZ authorities and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), recently completed a comprehensive survey of SEZs. Based on the findings, an…

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OGDCL Announces Major Gas Discovery in Khairpur, Sindh

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The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant gas discovery at the Shahu-1 exploratory well in the Sawan South Block, located in Khairpur, Sindh. The discovery is part of a joint venture, with OGDCL holding a 20% working interest, United Energy Pakistan Limited (UEPL) at 75%, and both Government Holding Private Limited (GHPL) and Sindh Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) each holding 2.5%. The Shahu-1 well is projected to produce approximately 10 Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMSCFD) of gas. This discovery not only de-risks further…

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Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari Highlights Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Goals at the Opening Ceremony of the Belt and Road Energy Conference

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Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, addressed the opening ceremony of the Third Belt and Road Energy Ministerial Conference, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to renewable energy and stressing the importance of global cooperation in the energy sector. “I extend my congratulations to the Chinese National Energy Administration for successfully hosting this important conference,” Awais Leghari remarked. He acknowledged the role of the Belt and Road Energy Partnership (BREP) in strengthening energy infrastructure and promoting sustainable economic growth through energy trade. The Federal Minister said that our collaboration with…

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