LESCO, PSO Ink Agreement to Ensure Transparent Fuel Management

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LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has signed an agreement with Pakistan State Oil (PSO) for the supply of fuel to all LESCO-owned vehicles, marking a major step toward enhancing transparency and curbing misuse in the company’s fuel management system. The signing ceremony, held at the LESCO Head Office, was attended by CEO Engr. Ramzan Butt, senior officials from LESCO, and representatives from PSO. Under the agreement, all LESCO vehicles will now exclusively refuel at PSO filling stations through a dedicated fuel card system. Each vehicle will be issued…

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SDPI Proposes Regulatory Sandbox to Reform Power Sector Subsidy Regime

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ISLAMABAD, October 23, 2025:Experts have called for the establishment of a regulatory sandbox to reform Pakistan’s power sector subsidy regime by integrating solar energy solutions into residential systems and introducing rationalized tariff structures with built-in social protection mechanisms. The proposed approach aims to create a more sustainable, equitable, and efficient electricity framework for the country. The recommendations were shared during a policy dialogue organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on Wednesday, coinciding with the launch of a new study titled “Redefining Power Sector Economics: A Regulatory Sandbox for…

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KMC Launches EV Charging Network — Shahrah-e-Faisal, Ziauddin Road, and Stadium Road First in Line

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KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has unveiled plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city, marking a major step toward promoting eco-friendly mobility and reducing carbon emissions in Pakistan’s largest metropolis. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting at the KMC Head Office, chaired by Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, who directed concerned departments to immediately initiate groundwork for the project. In the first phase, KMC will install EV charging stations along Shahrah-e-Faisal, Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road, and Stadium Road — key traffic corridors in Karachi.…

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No Fuel Shortage in Country, Situation Under Control

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OGRA SpokesmanIslamabad. According to spoke person of oil and gas regulatory Authority There is no situation of fuel shortage in the country. Some clearance delays were experienced earlier with imported petroleum products; however, the situation is now fully under control. Today, PSO’s diesel vessel and WAFI’s petrol vessel have also been cleared. Fuel supply operations across the country remain normal, and business continues as usual.

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Ali Pervaiz Malik invited Australian companies to invest in Pakistan’s mining sector.

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Keynote Speech of Minister for Petroleum at IMARC 2025 Sydney: October 21, 2025 Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), today delivered a keynote speech on “Pakistan’s Energy Transition and Critical Minerals Development: Unlocking New Frontiers for Global Partnership” at International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, held in Sydney. The Minister underscored Pakistan’s vast mineral potential and its unwavering commitment to forging a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. He articulated a clear vision where the nation’s rich geological endowments are developed responsibly, aligning economic growth with environmental stewardship. This…

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