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Local Coal Powers Ahead in Pakistan’s Energy Mix, Cuts Costs and Imports

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LAHORE – Pakistan’s power sector is witnessing a significant shift as the use of locally mined coal rises sharply, bringing down generation costs and easing reliance on imported fuels. According to a recent Topline Securities report, electricity generation in March 2025 surged to 8,409 GWh — up 5% year-on-year and 21% from February. Notably, electricity produced from domestic coal soared 62% compared to March 2024, reaching 1,393 GWh and boosting coal’s share in the national energy mix to 17%, from 11% a year ago. This growth is largely driven by…

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Seven Senior NTDC Officials Removed Over Delays and Poor Performance

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ISLAMABAD – In a major shake-up at the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), seven top officials have been removed from their posts due to project delays, inefficiencies, and overall poor performance. The action was taken on the directive of Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Leghari, who recently voiced serious concerns over the lack of progress on key energy infrastructure projects. According to a statement issued by the Power Division, those removed include Deputy Managing Director (Planning) Qaiser Khan, Chief Financial Officer Waseem Saadar Sheikh, two general managers, and…

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India Suspends Indus Water Treaty, Expels Pakistani Diplomats After Pahalgam Attack

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NEW DELHI – Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have plunged to new lows after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, with New Delhi initiating a series of punitive actions against Islamabad. Citing Pakistan’s alleged involvement in the attack, India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, expelled Pakistani military diplomats, canceled regional diplomatic privileges, and closed the Wagah-Attari border. Indus Water Treaty Put on Hold In a landmark decision, India has suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty — a longstanding symbol of Indo-Pak cooperation over shared river resources. The…

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39th IEEEP International Symposium

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PEC to bridge gap between universities, industry to boost research, innovation on campuses for growth of Pakistan Karachi The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) will serve as a vital link between universities, industry, and professional engineering bodies to transform academic institutions into hubs of research and innovation by updating curricula to effectively and sustainably contribute to national development. The PEC Chairman, Engineer Wasim Nazeer, extended this assurance while addressing as the chief guest at the inaugural session of the two-day 39th Multi-Topic International Symposium of the Institution of Electrical and Electronics…

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Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Meets Oracle Delegation

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Islamabad, April 23, 2025 Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, held a meeting with senior representatives of Oracle Corporation to explore opportunities for collaboration on the digitization and automation of Pakistan’s power sector. The Oracle delegation was led by Mike Ballard, Vice President of Industry Strategy. The meeting focused on modernizing the energy sector through the adoption of digital technologies, with the aim of improving operational performance, increasing transparency, and providing better services to consumers. Minister Leghari emphasized the importance of embracing the rapid growth of information…

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