Karachi: The federal government had no choice but to revise Pakistan’s Net-Metering regime, as an unchecked surge in on-grid rooftop solar power installations could have severely impacted the national grid. This was the consensus among energy experts at a webinar titled “Net-Metering Debate: Facts vs. Claims”, organized by Energy Update in collaboration with the Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) and the…
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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, on Friday briefed foreign ambassadors on the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) and invited delegates from their respective countries to explore Pakistan’s vast mineral resources and investment opportunities. He encouraged foreign countries to participate in this transformative dialogue shaping the future of Pakistan’s minerals sector.Scheduled to take place…
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The government of Pakistan and the World Bank have held discussions on a power project aimed at strengthening the country’s energy sector. The project’s objective is to increase the reliability and efficiency of Pakistan’s power distribution systems, ultimately benefiting consumers ¹. The World Bank has outlined a six-stage project cycle for the initiative, which includes identification, preparation, appraisal, negotiation/approval, implementation,…
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The government has directed local refineries to prioritize domestic production of petroleum products, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on imports and stabilize the economy. The directive comes as Pakistan struggles with a significant trade deficit, largely due to the high cost of importing petroleum products. By increasing local production, the government hopes to reduce the burden on the national…
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A controversy has erupted in Sindh over the distribution of solar-powered electricity systems, with allegations of political influence and favoritism in the selection of beneficiaries. The Sindh government had launched an initiative to provide solar-powered electricity systems to rural households, aiming to promote renewable energy and reduce reliance on traditional power sources. However, sources within the provincial government have revealed…
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K-Electric, the power distribution company for Karachi, is facing challenges in drawing more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the national grid due to system constraints. This limitation is likely to impact the power supply to the city, exacerbating the existing power shortage issues. The company’s inability to draw more power from the grid is attributed to the constraints…
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Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has strongly criticized the government for its failure to control rising electricity prices, which have placed an additional burden on already struggling consumers. Speaking at a press conference, Ismail stated that the government’s inability to manage the energy sector has resulted in exorbitant electricity prices, making it difficult for people to make…
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Pakistan’s net metering solar capacity has surpassed the 4 GW milestone, marking a significant achievement in the country’s transition to renewable energy. According to recent data, the total installed capacity of net metering systems in Pakistan has reached 4.03 GW. This growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of solar energy among residential, commercial, and industrial consumers, driven by the…
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Islamabad, March 13, 2025: A meeting of the Steering Committee on the conversion of agricultural tube wells to solar power, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, was held yesterday. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Balochistan, the Minister for Power, the Additional Secretary of Finance, GoP, the Secretary of Power Division, the Chief Secretary of…
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In response to the recent statement by former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari termed the claims as misleading and baseless, stating that these statements misrepresented the government’s efforts in the energy sector. Federal Minister Awais Leghari said that Miftah Ismail’s attempt to mislead the public is based on false data and unfounded…
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