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Pakistan Faces Widespread Blackouts as LNG Crisis Deepens Amid Middle East Conflict

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is bracing for prolonged and widespread power outages as a deepening shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG), triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, severely disrupts electricity generation, according to a report by Bloomberg. The country’s power shortfall surged to around 4,500 megawatts during peak evening hours, accounting for nearly a quarter of total demand, officials said. The crisis has intensified as the Iran–US conflict disrupts regional energy flows and effectively shuts down the critical Strait of Hormuz. Compounding the situation, LNG exports from Qatar—Pakistan’s primary supplier—have…

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Court Bans Tree Cutting in Islamabad; Violations to Be Treated as Contempt

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has issued a strong directive against tree cutting in the federal capital, declaring that felling even a single tree within Islamabad’s limits will be treated as contempt of court. The order was issued by Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro during the hearing of a case related to large-scale tree cutting in the city. Addressing the counsel for the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the judge warned that any officer found involved in tree cutting would face contempt proceedings. Expressing serious concern over the CDA’s conduct, Justice Soomro…

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Temporary Loadshedding Due to LNG Disruption; Crisis Expected to Ease Soon: Energy Minister

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, has stated that the ongoing loadshedding in the country is temporary and primarily caused by the suspension of imported gas since April 1. He expressed optimism that the situation will improve within the next few days. Addressing a press conference, the minister apologized for loadshedding during peak hours and said the government is committed to transparently sharing facts with the public. He explained that electricity generation from gas is not feasible during peak hours under the current constraints. Leghari noted…

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Pakistan’s Oil Tanker ‘Karachi’ Safely Navigates Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

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Pakistan’s oil tanker navigates Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions, to reach Karachi on March 17 A Pakistani oil tanker, ‘Karachi’, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies, amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US/Israel. The vessel, operated by Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, is expected to reach Karachi on March 17. According to Energy Update, the shipment was allowed to pass through the strait after payment was made in Chinese yuan, highlighting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts. The tanker had loaded crude oil from Abu…

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Sindh CM, federal ministers review energy situation amid rising global oil prices Emergency conservation measures discussed as Middle East tensions threaten fuel supplies

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Sindh CM petrol meeting

KARACHI (March 8): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday held a meeting with Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to review the evolving regional situation and its possible impact on Pakistan’s energy supplies and economy.The meeting, held at the CM House in Karachi, was attended by Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Secretary Energy Shuhab Ansari and other officials. The federal delegation included Additional Secretary Petroleum Division Zafar Abbas, Executive Director Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority…

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