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Nepra Report Highlights Safety and Governance Gaps in Public-Sector DISCOs

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power distribution sector continues to make uneven progress on health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards, according to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (Nepra) HSE Performance Evaluation Report for fiscal year 2024-25. The report identifies persistent weaknesses among several public-sector distribution companies (DISCOs). Lahore, Quetta and Hyderabad electricity supply companies were rated in the “fair” category, reflecting deficiencies in safety governance, contractor oversight and the on-ground implementation of safety procedures. Islamabad, Peshawar and Sukkur power utilities were assessed as “good,” but showed inconsistent performance across key indicators, suggesting…

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MAP Holds 40th Corporate Excellence Awards at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi

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KARACHI, December 4, 2025:The Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) organized the 40th Corporate Excellence Awards (CEA) in Karachi, celebrating four decades of promoting excellence, governance, and best management practices across Pakistan’s corporate landscape. The Minister of Labor, Human Resources and Social Protection, Government of Sindh, Mr. Saeed Ghani, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presented awards to the top-performing companies in both the Industrial and Financial sectors. He represented the Honorable Chief Minister of Sindh, who was attending the National Finance Commission meeting in Islamabad. President’s Remarks In his…

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US Poised to Expand Travel Ban to Over 30 Countries: Homeland Security Secretary

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The United States is preparing to widen its travel ban to include more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed on Thursday. Speaking on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Noem declined to confirm reports that the list would reach 32 nations but acknowledged the expansion is significant. “I won’t be specific on the number, but it’s over 30, and the president is continuing to evaluate countries,” she stated. President Donald Trump had previously signed a proclamation in June barring citizens from 12 nations and imposing restrictions on seven…

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OGRA Cuts Prescribed Gas Prices for SNGPL & SSGCL for FY 2025-26

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has provisionally reduced the average prescribed gas prices for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) for the fiscal year 2025-26, according to decisions issued on November 24, 2025, under Section 8(2) of the OGRA Ordinance, 2002. After a detailed review of the Review of Estimated Revenue Requirement (RERR) of both gas utilities, OGRA rationalized their demand by optimizing costs and revenues. The regulator also incorporated the impact of deferred cargoes of Pakistan LNG Limited, providing…

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OGDCL Commences Oil Production from Pasakhi-14 Well in Sindh

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KARACHI: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has begun producing 1,100 barrels of oil per day from its newly developed Pasakhi-14 well, located in the Hyderabad district of Sindh. The well is part of the *Pasakhi & Pasakhi North Development & Production Lease (D&PL), where OGDCL holds a *100% working interest. Pasakhi-14 was delineated, drilled and tested using OGDCL’s in-house technical capabilities. The well reached a depth of 2,183 metres to evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of the upper sands of the Lower Goru Formation. To enhance drilling precision and…

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