ISLAMABAD: The government has yet to approve a proposed $2 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) import plan to meet Pakistan’s winter gas demand, despite warnings from the Petroleum Division that further delays could lead to supply disruptions for industries, power plants and fertiliser manufacturers.Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe! According to government officials, the Petroleum Division has sought approval from the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) to arrange 22 LNG cargoes for the November 2026 to February 2027 period, with supplies intended for residential consumers and

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values for imported coal from all origins, linking the valuation benchmark to internationally published Argus prices plus actual freight. Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe! Under Valuation Ruling No. 70/2026, issued on October 12, 2026, the new mechanism will apply to coal imported under Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT) codes 2701.1200 and 2701.1900. The applicable Argus price will be determined with reference to the date of the letter of credit (L/C). The revised ruling supersedes Valuation

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has proposed a major restructuring of Pakistan’s power distribution sector, recommending the separation of electricity distribution networks from competitive supply businesses to improve efficiency, attract private investment and create opportunities for reducing electricity tariffs. Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe! According to the commission’s policy paper, Post-Privatisation Regime for Power Distribution Companies, the proposed framework would divide the electricity value chain into four functions: Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Competitive Suppliers (CSs), Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) and ring-fenced ancillary businesses. Under the