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Pakistan Updated 27 Sep, 2025 05:14pm

IMF demands zero rise in power sector circular debt

Officials brief IMF delegation about plan to eliminate circular debt

Pakistan Updated 25 Sep, 2025 01:50pm

Rs1.225 trillion power sector circular debt restructuring deal reached with banks

No new burden on consumers as PBA and 18 banks join hands with govt

Business & Economy Updated 24 Sep, 2025 06:00pm

Pakistan to sign Rs1.225trn financing deal with banks to tackle power sector debt

PM Shehbaz to join Islamabad signing ceremony via video link from New York

Pakistan Updated 29 Jul, 2025 01:49pm

Govt to cut power sector circular debt from Rs2.38 trillion to Rs561 billion in major restructuring

Govt clarifies the surcharge has already reached its 10 per cent cap

Pakistan Published 18 Jun, 2025 10:25pm

Cabinet approves power sector debt plan to restore financial stability

Strategy aims to eliminate Rs1,275 billion in circular debt over next six years

Pakistan Published 29 May, 2025 04:22pm

New tariff policy expected to be announced soon by PM: Awais

In next three years, enough electricity will be available through national grid to meet demand: Energy Minister

Pakistan Published 01 May, 2025 04:45pm

PM approves 10-year power expansion plan aimed at cheaper, greener electricity

Future projects will be aligned with consumer needs: Energy Ministry

Pakistan Published 29 Apr, 2025 10:01am

Karachi faces extended hours of power outage amid hot weather

Areas that are typically exempt from outages are enduring power cuts for hours

Pakistan Updated 03 Apr, 2025 03:37pm

PM Shehbaz Sharif announces up to Rs7.59 cut in electricity prices

Says COAS played a key role in the relief for both residential and industrial consumers

Business & Economy Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:43am

Discussions with IMF could reduce electricity prices by Rs10 to Rs12/unit: Leghari

Energy minister says impact of negotiations with IPPs has reached common man, with ‘savings of Rs1,100 billion’

Business & Economy Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:46am

Government to establish 100MW solar power project in Gilgit Baltistan

Existing distribution system in GB will be utilized to transport the generated electricity

Business & Economy Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:55am

Govt set to privatize three DISCOs including Islamabad

PM Sharif expressed concerns over delays in appointing CEOs for the DISCOs in recent meeting

Business & Economy Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:31am

Policymakers concerned over surge in solar panel installations, provincial distribution plans

Wealthier consumers are increasingly opting for rooftop solar systems

Business & Economy Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:38pm

Pakistan to revamp power distribution following IMF talks

Power sector is grappling with a circular debt that exceeded Rs2.66 trillion

Pakistan Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:57am

Here’s how expensive Karachi’s electricity became in the last year

The electricity prices rose by Rs1.71 in July 2023

Business & Economy Published 29 Aug, 2024 02:36pm

Pakistan’s repatriation of foreign investment profits reaches $139m in July

The power sector accounted with profits and dividends reaching $29.5 million

Pakistan Published 21 Aug, 2024 12:06am

Power shut down notified for areas of Peshawar

Consumers will face inconvenience for five hours

Pakistan Updated 19 Aug, 2024 11:01pm

Govt proposes amendments to legalise ‘revenue-based load shedding’ in Pakistan

Power DIvision cites economic compulsions behind decision

Business & Economy Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:49pm

Government to terminate contracts with 15 IPPs: report

Task force finalises frame work

Business & Economy Published 21 Nov, 2023 10:20am

Power tariff likely to go up by Rs3.53 per unit

The surge will not be applicable to K-Electric consumers.

Pakistan Published 04 Oct, 2023 11:50am

FIA arrests man after finding 18 PMTs in his possession, books WAPDA officials

The suspect failed to produce documents of unregistered transformers

Business & Economy Updated 11 Sep, 2023 07:57pm

Incremental use tariff in the offing for industries

Energy Minister Muhammad Ali clarifies there is no change in solar net metering rate

Business & Economy Updated 13 Jun, 2023 04:59pm

Pakistan seeks spot LNG cargoes, inks supply deal with Azerbaijan

Pakistan is dependent on gas for power generation