E-Newsletter Energy Vol. 1 No.19. Issue 1-15 October 2022

E-Newsletter
Energy Transition
Pakistan
Vol. 1 No. 19 Issue: 1-15, Oct 2022
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Strategy (NCS), also called Pakistan’s Agenda 21. The NCS placed Pakistan’s socio-economic
development within the context of a national environmental plan. This highly acclaimed document,
approved by the Federal Cabinet in March 1992, outlined the need for an independent non-profit
organization to serve as a source of expertise for policy analysis and development, policy intervention,
and policy and program advisory services. SDPI is registered under the Societies Registration Act,
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Mission
To catalyse the transition towards sustainable development, defined as the enhancement of peace,
social justice and well-being, within and across generations.
Vision
To be a center of excellence on sustainable development policy research, capacity development and
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About Newsletter
To keep abreast of emerging issues at the national/international and local

level, the SDPI brings out a Bi-Monthly E-Newsletter for
“Energy Transition Pakistan”
It carries reference information’s to the news items/comments/Op-Eds
appearing in leading National/International daily newspapers.
Newspapers Covered:
• Dawn • The News • The Express Tribune
• The Nation • Business Recorder • Daily Times
• Pakistan Observer • Pakistan Today • Urdu Point
• China Daily
Editor Note:
Clean energy transition is the only answer and solution to secure the sustainable future of
Pakistan. There is a dire need to address the use of clean energy timely as it is not only the
safest, reliable, and efficient means of energy production but will also harness the abundant
indigenous energy resource available in Pakistan. Pakistan’s recent policies and initiatives
have strongly advocated the need for Pakistan to transition towards clean energy
resources. With ARE policy aiming to achieve 30% power through hydro and 30% share
of renewables in the energy mix, Electric Vehicles (EVs) policy targeting to achieve 30%
share of EVs by 2030, Paris Agreement goals, and the recent moratorium of coal by Prime
Minister in Climate Summit, Pakistan is taking a leap towards a green energy future.
However, the development of clean energy transition in Pakistan cannot be achieved

without political leadership and need of research-based scientific evidence to help
transform the conventional policy making process in Pakistan.
In this regard, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) runs a “Clean Energy
Transition Program”, under which “Network for Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan:
Research and Advocacy”, along with the “Renewable Energy Parliamentary Caucus”
have been launched and established to mobilise policies into implementation with clear
goals and targets. Our work is focused on (but not limited to) building momentum by
exploring the missing gaps and links for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7
(SDG7) through a holistic approach, especially to explore ways for post-COVID green
economic recovery; aligning the wider sustainability agenda with SDG7, sectoral policy
reforms, renewable energy investment streams, green financing, private sector
engagements, and other windows of opportunities for achieving the goal of clean energy
transition in Pakistan.
Subjects Covered
• Energy and power

• Renewable energy
• Sustainability
• Energy investment, innovation, automation
• Oil and gas sector
• Transport
• Industry
• CEPC Energy projects
• Energy finance and economics
• SDPIs Events, visits, publications
Energy: E-Newsletter
Energy Transition Pakistan

Energy Governance
After IMF’s nod, govt cuts petrol, diesel prices

Source: Khaleeq Kiani, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-01
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced a cut of around five per cent in the prices of all petroleum
products for the next fortnight. The relief, which has been extended after a tacit nod from the International Monetary
Fund (IMF), was announced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar at a news conference after consultation with Prime
Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The price of petrol has b..... more >>
Nepra asks govt to end taxes on electricity

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has asked the government to end taxes on
electricity and take steps to minimise high losses, low recoveries and centralised control of power companies to
improve governance. In its State of Industry Report 2021-22 submitted to the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and
the government on Friday, the power sector regulator pointed o..... more >>
Dar-led ECC increases KE tariff by 51 paise

ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet presided over by
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday approved 51 paise per unit increase in tariff for K-Electric consumers and
allowed a clearance of import consignments during the banned period against payment of a surcharge. The Power
Division tabled a summary for tariff rationalisation for KE. It was rep..... more >>
Thar Energy’s 330MW plant becomes operational

Source: Kazim Alam, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-01
KARACHI: A coal-fired, mine-mouth power plant of 330 megawatts owned by Thar Energy Ltd — which is a subsidiary
of the Hub Power Company Ltd (Hubco) with a 60 per cent shareholding — has been commissioned as its commercial
operations date will take effect Oct 1 (today), a regulatory filing showed on Friday. Speaking toDawn, AKD Securities
energy analyst Taimur Afzal said the commissio..... more >>
Third power plant launched on Thar coal

Source: Salman Siddiqui, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-01
KARACHI: Pakistan has successfully launched a third power plant with the capacity of 330 megawatts on the
indigenous Thar coal, helping the country to produce electricity at a significantly lower cost, cutting energy import
bills and saving foreign exchange reserves. This is the third plant on local coal (dirty fuel) operating within the mine
vicinity in Tharparker district in Sindh. Accordingly..... more >>
At first, Dar cuts fuel prices

Source: Tahir Amin, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-01
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar Friday announced significant reduction of up to Rs12.63 per
litre in petroleum products prices to pass on the benefit of decreasing crude rates in the international market.
Addressing his maiden press conference, Dar also announced that Federal Board of Revenue has achieved the
revenue collection targets for September as well as first quarter ..... more >>
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Govt not allowing Discos to take decisions independently: Nepra

Source: Mushtaq Ghumman, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-01
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reportedly accused the federal government
of not allowing distribution companies (Discos) to take their commercial decisions independently through their
respective Boards. In State of Industry Report (SIR), 2022 released on Friday, the power sector regulator stated that
during the FY 2021-22, the allowed T&D losses for th..... more >>
US ready to allow Russian oil trade

ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has reportedly showed willingness to allow trade of Russian oil at discounted
rates for a specific period, well informed diplomatic sources told Business Recorder. In case of Pakistan, US Embassy
in Islamabad has expressed willingness to meet the officials of Petroleum Division to explain to them the mechanism
to cut a short-term cut rate deal for Russian cru..... more >>
APTMA chief demands continuation of competitive energy tariff

Source: Recorder Report, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-01
LAHORE: Newly-elected Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Asif Inam, while addressing
66thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association, has demanded continuation of a regionally competitive
energy tariff to ensure viability of the textile industry. Earlier Shahid Sattar, central Secretary General APTMA,
announced the results of the Association. He said Asif Inam ha..... more >>
Pakistan’s coal reserves can produce 100,000 MW electricity: expert

Source: Aamir Yasin, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-02
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Higher Education Commission Chairperson Engineer Dr Shahid Munir on Saturday said
Pakistan’s 187 billion tonnes coal reserves valuing $30 trillion can produce 100,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity
for more than 500 years. He was speaking at the concluding session of a three-day vice chancellors’ conference on
“Paradigm shift in higher education -Hackathon plan..... more >>
Fuel price reduction

Source: Editorial, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-02
ISHAQ Dar is back; so are his signature policies. The reduction of a little over 5pc in fuel prices announced by him
at his maiden presser is his first major act days after he took charge of the country’s treasury. The cut in petrol prices
will have little impact on galloping inflation but it will decrease some pain at the pump and produce a ‘feel-good’ effect
that the PML-N desp..... more >>
KCCI implores PM to arrange gas before winter

Source: Usman Hanif, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-02
KARACHI: Industrialists are concerned that the government has not made adequate arrangements for gas supply
amid the impending winter. The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has written a letter to Prime
Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying that the winter season this year is expected to be harsher due to the continued effects
of climate change. This would, thus, require an extraordinary ..... more >>
SSGC plans to start power production

KARACHI: State-owned gas marketing firm Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has decided to diversify its
business, as the company has announced that it will start power production following a continuous drop in gas
supplies from domestic fields. Its subsidiary company will also work on projects like producing gas from coal, biogas,
bio-methane and hydrogen gas. “SSGC Alternate Energy (Pvt) Lim..... more >>
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OCAC seeks hike in margins

Source: Zafar Bhutta, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-02
ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, asking
for a hike in margins of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Earlier, the government had approved an increase in
dealer margins by Rs3 per litre, taking the total margin to Rs7 per litre. However, the margins of OMCs had not been
raised, stirring controversy in the oil industry. Following this,..... more >>
OPEC+ to meet in Vienna for the first time since 2020

Source: AFP, The News, International , 2022-10-02
Vienna: The OPEC+ oil cartel will meet in Vienna next week for the first time since Covid curbs were introduced in
2020, the organisation said Saturday. Wednesday´s face-to-face meeting of the 13 OPEC members led by Saudi
Arabia and its 10 allied members headed by Russia will be the first in the Austrian capital since the spring of 2020.
The gathering will take place as speculation grows o..... more >>
PM moved for restart of Jamshoro LPG plant

Source: Khalid Mustafa, The News, International , 2022-10-02
ISLAMABAD: Sindh has sought Prime Minister's intervention for restarting Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL),
an LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and NGL (natural gas liquids) extraction plant, to provide these cheaper fuels to
the flood-hit people of the province, The News has learnt. The dry wood and dung, which are normally used during
normal days in rural Sindh for cooking purposes, are no..... more >>
Discounted tariff
Source: Mansoor Ahmad, The News, International , 2022-10-02
LAHORE: Abrupt withdrawal of power subsidy for exporting industries came as a shock particularly for the spinners
as the industry is globally in trouble because orders have dried up due to global recession and high yarn rates. The
government has withdrawn subsidies on electricity from October 1. The subsidy was granted to five exporting sectors
of which spinners were the main beneficiary. The tar..... more >>
Joint letter of BMG, KCCI chiefs; Shehbaz urged to call emergency meeting on gas supply issues during
winter
Source: N H Zuberi, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-02
KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) and Former President KCCI Zubair Motiwala and President of
KCCI, Muhammad Idrees have proposed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to summon an emergency
meeting on top priority wherein all the stakeholders/ experts must also be invited to extensively discuss the overall
gas demand/ supply situation in addition to exploring ways and means of how to effi..... more >>
CPHGC seeks revision in Nepra’s coal price notification

Source: Mushtaq Ghumman, BOL News , 2022-10-02
ISLAMABAD: China Power Hub Generation Company (CPHGC) has sought revision in coal price notification of
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to reimburse part of local procurement as international coal
prices are now less than local coal. In a letter to Secretary Power, Chairman NEPRA and other concerned authorities,
the company’s CEO has updated them about procurement o..... more >>
WB may allow 22-month extension of NTMP-1 closing date

ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) is likely to allow 22 months extension in closing date of $425 million National
Transmission Modernization I project (NTMP-1) to regulate delays on different accounts. The World Bank’s Country
Director, Najy Benhassine in a letter to Secretary Economic Affairs, Dr Kazim Niaz has shared the Aide Memoire of
World Bank team that conducted a Mid Term Review (MTR) ..... more >>

Generating Power
Source: Editorial, The Nation, Islamabad , 2022-10-02
Tharparkar’s third power plant has successfully been launched, helping the country produce electricity at a cheaper
rate all the while enabling the government to save up on foreign exchange reserves through cutting the import bill.
We have come one step closer to ensuring that our current and future energy demands are met. But, however
effective or cost-efficient the power plant may be, ther..... more >>
PHMA flays withdrawal of concessional energy tariffs for export industry

Source: Agencies, The Nation, Islamabad , 2022-10-02
LAHORE-The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has flayed the government’s
decision of discontinuing the concessional tariff for the export-oriented sector, asking the government to extend
competitive tariffs of electricity as well as gas beyond Sept 2022. Quoting an official memorandum issued by the
ministry of energy, PHMA North Zone new chairman Naseer Butt ..... more >>
Dar announces Rs12 cut in petrol, HSD prices

Source: News Desk, Daily Times , 2022-10-01
Newly appointed Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday slashed the price of petrol by Rs12.63 per litre giving massive
relief to the inflation-weary people. Addressing his maiden press conference as the finance minister in Islamabad,
Ishaq Dar said that the decision to reduce prices of petroleum products has been taken after consultation with Prime
Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It should be noted that ..... more >>
Eurozone inflation jumps to record 10% as energy prices soar

Source: AFP, Daily Times , 2022-10-01
Eurozone consumer prices skyrocketed by a record 10 percent in September, official data showed on Friday, as
inflation reached double digits on the back of soaring energy prices caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine. Stoked by
a staggering 40.8 percent rise in energy prices, the yearly inflation rate in the 19-country single currency area hit its
highest level since records began, according to ..... more >>
Nepra sees surplus power production in five years

ISLAMABAD: Even without taking into account the fresh aggressive campaign for induction of 10,000 megawatts of
renewable energy by the coalition government, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is expecting
a surplus power production capacity of more than 12,670MW within five years owing to generation projects currently
in construction phase. This is despit..... more >>
Do Pakistan’s DISCOs set power tariffs?

Source: Ehtesham Mufti, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-03
Power companies in Pakistan are under scrutiny once again as citizens across the country express their
bewilderment over high electricity bills. After a considerable backlash on social media, Islamabad Electric Supply
Company (IESCO) and Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) issued a statement on their Twitter pages
explaining the way that Fuel Charge Adjustments (FCA) are applied to consumer bil..... more >>
Miftah terms govt’s decision to freeze fuel levy ‘reckless’

Source: News Desk, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-03
Former finance minister Miftah Ismail engaged in a twitter spat with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader and his
predecessor Shaukat Tarin on Sunday wherehecritcised the previous government for its “unforgiveable” petroleum

subsidies, but also admitted that the PML-N led government's decision to lower petroleum products' prices was
“reckless”. Tarin had taken th..... more >>
FY22 domestic consumption of POL products; Sales tax collection declines 54.4pc to Rs107bn YoY
Source: Sohail Sarfaz, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-03
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs 107 billion sales tax from domestic consumption
of petroleum products during 2021-22 against Rs 234.9 billion in 2020-21, reflecting a decrease of 54.4 percent. The
FBR’s annual data for 2021-22 revealed that a major chunk of around 44 percent of sales tax domestic collection
comes from ten sectors including petroleum produc..... more >>
Closing date of Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Co; One-year extension approved by govt
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved one year extension to the Financial closing date of Thar Coal Block-1
Power Generation Company, well informed sources told Business Recorder. M/s Thar Coal Block-I Power Generation
Company (Pvt,) Limited was issued a Letter of Support (LoS) on July 20, 2016 which was amended on September
15, 2017, January 12, 2018, August 17, 2018, February 22,2019, July..... more >>
Full compensation sought for all companies; Oil industry suffers Rs50bn losses due to forex issues
Source: Hassan Abbas, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-03
LAHORE: The oil industry has suffered a loss of Rs 50 billion on account of foreign exchange losses between July
1, 2018 and February 28, 2020. In a letter written to Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar, Oil Marketing
Association of Pakistan demands that government should evolve a mechanism which will ensure full compensation
to all oil marketing companies without any discrimination. ..... more >>
Energy efficiency
Source: Sara Danial, The News, International , 2022-10-03
Pakistan faces the worst repercussions of the climate crisis despite its small carbon footprint. The country is
geographically connected to the roof of the world with the highest mountain ranges, and their glacier melt is giving
way to devastating floods in the monsoon. The recent disasters are a wake-up call and require immediate action by
the government. All stakeholders need to create an outre..... more >>
A new power plan

Source: Syed Akhtar Ali, The News, International , 2022-10-03
The new Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) mentions nuclear energy. The nuclear option is
limited to the addition of one plant of 1,000-1,300MW, which appears to be feasible. The Chinese are eager to both
finance and supply nuclear plants as there are no major buyers available at the moment. Nuclear energy enthusiasts
argue that since nuclear has a high capacity factor of 85 pe..... more >>
Miftah Ismail terms reduction in petrol prices ‘reckless’ decision

Source: News Desk, The News, International , 2022-10-03
KARACHI: Former finance minister Miftah Ismail on Sunday termed the government’s decision to not increase the
petroleum development levy (PDL) this month without International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval, ‘reckless,’ but
clarified that what the PTI did with the ‘economy was unforgivable.’ Responding to PTI leader Shaukat Tarin on
Twitter, Miftah reminded the..... more >>

Govt slashes LPG price by over Rs10 per kg for Oct

Source: Israr Khan, The News, International , 2022-10-01
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday slashed the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by Rs10.34 per kilogram
for domestic and commercial consumers for October 2022, effective from Saturday (today). The domestic gas
cylinder weighing 11.8 kilograms price was reduced by Rs122 and the commercial cylinder (45.4kg) by Rs470 rupees.
With the drop in prices, the domestic cylinder will now cost Rs2,374, ..... more >>
Petrol price cut by Rs12.63 per litre, diesel Rs12.13

ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday announced a reduction in POL prices — petrol by
Rs12.63 per litre and High-Speed Diesel by Rs 12.13 per litre — with effect from October 1, 2022. Addressing a news
conference here , he said the government did not change taxes and levies on POL products. However, the
government rationalised the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel ..... more >>
Nepra says failing power sector bloating tariffs, circular debt

ISLAMABAD: The power sector’s poor performance is not only multiplying tariffs for end-consumers but also feeding
the monster of the ‘circular debt’ that now stands at around Rs2.253 trillion, the national power regulator said in a
report on Friday. The sector is equally failing in the generation, transmission, and supply. According to National
Electric Power Regulatory Authori..... more >>
330MW Thar-coal power complex achieves commercial operation

Source: Tanveer Malik, The News, International , 2022-10-01
KARACHI: Thar Energy Limited (TEL) would achieve commercial operation of its 330MW mine-mouth Thar-coal
based power complex on Saturday, October 1, 2022, a bourse filing said. TEL is a joint venture between the Hub
Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) and China Machinery Engineering
Corporation (CMEC), formed for the purpose of establishing a 330 MGW Mine-Mouth Co..... more >>
People-centric policy needed to fix design flaws, transition to clean energy

KARACHI: Energy experts have called for a people-centric approach and change in policies to revamp the power
sector for a just transition to clean energy and to resolve the flaws in our energy design. Speaking at a multi-
stakeholder dialogue, the experts shared consensus on a dynamic growth model for the future, integration of
ecological and environmental considerations for energy planning and ma..... more >>
JI asks SHC to cancel KE’s licence for ‘overburdening consumers in name of FAC’
Source: Jamal Khurshid, The News, International , 2022-10-04
karachi: The purchase of electricity through external resources was much cheaper than the electricity generated by
the K-Electric itself, and consumers were overburdened in the name of fuel adjustment charges (FAC), the Jamaat-
e-Islami told Sindh High Court on Monday, Filing a rejoinder to objections to its petition against the “illegal”
loadshedding, lack of power generation and coll..... more >>
PLL fails to attract LNG bids for six-year term contracts

ISLAMABAD: In a huge dent to future LNG supply, Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) here on Monday received no
response from the LNG suppliers against the revised two-part tender seeking 72 cargoes under 6-year term
agreements as LNG is no more available even for term contracts in the international market. The evaluation report
of the results of the two-part tender seeking term contracts uploaded on Monda..... more >>

Special energy tariff: Dar invites textile exporters for negotiation

FAISALABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has invited the textile exporters for negotiations on the demand
for restoration of special energy tariff for the export industry. According to Patron Chief of Pakistan Textile Exporters
Association Khurram Mukhtar, a meeting in this regard has been arranged for Thursday. It is to mention that on the
request of Pakistan Textile Exporters Association,..... more >>
Oil jumps $3/barrel

HOUSTON: Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Monday as OPEC+ considered output cut to buttress prices. Brent
crude futures for December delivery rose $2.99 to $88.13 a barrel, a 3.5 percent gain. U.S. West Texas Intermediate
crude rose $3.33, or 4.2 percent, to $82.82 a barrel. Oil prices have declined for four straight months since June, as
Covid-19 lockdowns in top energy consumer China hurt deman..... more >>
Inefficient power plants; Nepra accuses MoE of passing on Rs30bn burden to consumers
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reportedly accused Ministry of Energy of
passing “unjustified” financial burden of Rs 30 billion to consumers by not supplying required RLNG or operating of
inefficient/ expensive power plants during the last two years, well informed sources in Nepra told Business Recorder.
The power regulator, sources said, has w..... more >>
Petroleum prices: PL offers manoeuvring room

Source: BR Research, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-03
Dar was not a fan of increasing petroleum prices. At least not from the outside. At the first chance, he made sure
petrol prices at pumps went down. The benchmark Arab Light refined petrol price for the fortnight went down 9
percent from a week Ag – lowest since January 2022. The currency has lot 55 percent value since January 2022,
when the benchmark price was this low. For the fortnight, a..... more >>
Completion of ‘T-5’ likely to enhance Tarbela hydel generation to 6,418MW

Source: APP, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-03
ISLAMABAD: The hydel generation capacity of Tarbela Dam will touch 6418 MW from the existing 4888 MW with
the completion of 5 th Extension Hydropower Project (T-5) scheduled to be completed in 2025. The under-
construction (T-5) will add 1530 MW to the already installed capacity of 4888 MW, sources told APP here. They said
before commissioning of Tarbela 4th Extension, the installed capac..... more >>
Attock Petroleum Limited

Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) was Incorporated in 1998 an oil marketing company It has a has a strong retail
network with over 700 retail outlets nationwide and is engaged in the marketing and distribution of numerous
petroleum products including High Speed Diesel, Premier Motor Gasoline, Furnace Oil, Bitumen, Kerosene and
Lubricants etc. along with a range of automotive and industrial grade..... more >>
LNG tenders fail to fetch bidders

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shortages appear prolonging for years as it failed to attract
any bidder for a long-term contract because of tight international market conditions. The state-run Pakistan LNG
Limited (PLL) on Monday announced the results of two tenders for a total of 72 LNG cargos after a month-long
extension in deadline and said it did not receive any bid. ..... more >>

Pakistan can benefit from US ‘relaxation’ on Russia oil

Source: Anwar Iqbal, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-04
WASHINGTON: Pakistan can be one of the beneficiaries of a US decision to “keep Russian oil available” in the
market for lower and middle-income countries, a State Department spokesperson toldDawnon Monday. The
spokesperson said that this relaxation should not be seen as a move towards easing the sanctions the US has
imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine in February this year, but he ..... more >>
Nepra and bureaucracy — stuck in the past

Source: Dr Rana Jawad Asghar, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-04
Blockbuster Videos was a top home video rental company in the US. It had more than 9,000 stores and nearly
100,000 employees. I remember that going to a Blockbuster Video store on a weekend was a ritual for many
Americans in the 90s. We used to find many acquaintances searching for movies for the weekend to rent. It was
quite strict with rental charges which were high and sometimes added to an amo..... more >>
KE to undergo corporate restructuring

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) is expected to have new management over the next four to six-week, as the company
goes under corporate restructuring apparently to resolve years’ long pending financial disputes over receivables and
payables to the power firm. “KE is undergoing corporate restructuring and requires four to six weeks for its internal
management change to be affected,” rea..... more >>
Low consumption of MS, HSD; Jul-Aug PDL collection shortfall stands at Rs93bn
Source: Wasim Iqbal / Zaheer Abbasi, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-05
ISLMABAD: The shortfall in collection of petroleum levy against the budgeted target was Rs93 billion in July and
August 2022 – with actual collection in July amounting to Rs 15 billion and in August Rs 17 billion against the target
of Rs 62.5 billion every month. The federal government has been unable to achieve Rs 125 billion projected target
of petroleum levy (PL) for July-August 2021..... more >>
Summary re-submitted to ECC; A revolving account for Chinese IPPs on the cards
ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to re-submit a summary to the ECC for opening of revolving
account for the Chinese IPPs, well informed sources told Business Recorder. The stock of Chinese IPPs’ receivables
is over Rs 300 billion but neither the government is paying them nor opening revolving account in violation of its
previous commitments. However, a high level co..... more >>
Draft of proposed AA; KE seeks time for filing definitive comments

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) management has sought a few weeks’ time for definitive comments on the draft of
proposed Arbitration Agreement (AA) with the Federal Government, hinting at some internal changes in the
management. According to a communication of Ahmad Irfan Aslam, Head, International Dispute Unit, Attorney
General Office with Bilal Azhar Kayani, Coordinator to Prime Minister o..... more >>
The PBS Metaverse

The Metaverse is real. Pakistan is in it. It is represented by its bureau of statistics, the PBS. In that alternate reality,
electricity consumers of Pakistan have paid 30 percent lesser for power bills than they did a year ago. What wouldn’t
millions stuck here on this side of the universe give to travel just for lower electricity bills. For reasons known best to
the PBS, the electrici..... more >>

G7 to implement Russian oil price cap ‘urgently’

Source: afp, Daily Times , 2022-10-03
G7 industrialised powers on Friday said they would “urgently” move towards the implementation of a price cap on
Russian oil imports, in order to stop Moscow from raking in huge profits from soaring energy prices. Finance ministers
from the Group of Seven advanced nations said in a statement they would “urgently work on the finalisation and
implementation” of the measure, w..... more >>
Floods inflict $2.29mn losses to 105 mini hydel power stations

Source: app, Daily Times , 2022-10-03
The August 27 devastating floods have inflicted over $2.29 million losses to 105 mini macro hydel power stations in
Khyber Pakthunkhwa. “The devastations caused by unprecedented floods to energy and power infrastructure was
immense and as per our initial damage assessment report, 105 mini macro hydel power stations in nine districts of
Malakand and Hazara divisions were either damaged or de..... more >>
Europe must lower winter gas consumption: IEA

Europe must ramp down gas consumption to survive the winter given perilously low stocks amid fears of a total cut
off of Russian supplies, the International Energy Agency said Monday. Prices have exploded over recent months
with a slump in Russian provision — Moscow’s riposte to sanctions imposed for invading Ukraine — leaving Europe
to seek alternative sources, led by massive pr..... more >>
OPEC+ tipped to make big cut in oil output

Major oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are expected to make this week their biggest output cut
since the start of the Covid pandemic in efforts to buttress prices. Energy prices soared after Russia invaded Ukraine
earlier this year, pushing inflation to decades-high levels that have put pressure on economies across the world. But
crude prices have fallen in recent months on co..... more >>
Hubco to provide bank guarantees for Eni acquisition

Source: Kazim Alam, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-07
KARACHI: The Hub Power Company (Hubco) said on Thursday it intends to provide bank guarantees of up to
$476,000 in favour of Eni vendor companies on behalf of Prime International Oil and Gas Company Ltd, a joint
venture with 50 per cent shareholding. Hubco is in the process of acquiring the business of Eni, one of the seven
global supermajor energy companies, in Pakistan. It’s carrying out ..... more >>
Govt announces ‘all-inclusive’ power subsidy for export industries

Source: Dawn.com, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-07
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday announced a power subsidy package for Pakistan’s export industries with
per unit electricity cost set at Rs19.99. In a media talk after negotiations with the Pakistan Textile Exporters
Association (PTEA) in Islamabad, he termed the demand for energy subsidies “just” and promised that the
government would bear the difference between the ..... more >>
LPG to become preferred fuel amid natural gas shortage

Source: Munawar Hasan, The News, International , 2022-10-07
LAHORE: Amid growing shortfall of natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is set to become a preferred fuel in
the upcoming winter season, despite the government’s negligent behaviour towards the fuel. As sourcing of natural
gas from abroad has not seen any success from the sport market and the long-term deal meet with similar fate, LPG
emerged as one of the preferred fuels of domestic a..... more >>

KP, centre tiff over net hydel profits may reach SC

Source: Mubarak Zeb Khan, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-07
ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will approach the Supreme Court over non-payment of net hydel
profit (NHP) and share of erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) from the federal budget. Addressing
a press conference at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House, KP Finance Minister Taimur Jhagra, along with Special Assistant
on Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, held the federal..... more >>
Investment in new LNG terminals at risk

ISLAMABAD: Some government high-ups are allegedly exercising their influence to clear the way for a liquefied
natural gas (LNG) terminal to enhance its capacity, a move that may spark some controversy. Engro Elengy Terminal
Private Limited (EETPL) is making efforts to replace its existing Floating Storage and Re-gasification Unit (FSRU),
which handles LNG imports, with a bigger one to enhance its..... more >>
Public offices to go solar in Rawalpindi

Source: Our Correspondent, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-09
RAWALPINDI: In view of the considerable reduction in electricity bills, the government has decided to transition all
government institutions including the commissioner’s office, deputy commissioner’s office, CPO, RPO, Rawalpindi
Development Authority (RDA), Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA), Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) and 32
police stations toward solar energy in Rawalp..... more >>
Public offices to go solar in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: In view of the considerable reduction in electricity bills, the government has decided to transition all
government institutions including the commissioner’s office, deputy commissioner’s office, CPO, RPO, Rawalpindi
Development Authority (RDA), Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA), Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) and 32
police stations toward solar energy in Rawalp..... more >>
PM wants uninterrupted gas supply in winter

Source: APP, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-09
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the authorities concerned that uninterrupted gas
supply to consumers should be ensured in the winter season. He passed the directive while chaired a meeting in
Lahore on Saturday regarding the supply of gas. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik,
Adviser to the PM Ahad Cheema and other officers attended the ..... more >>
Blackout in Bangladesh: Grid failure plunges 130m people into darkness

Source: AFP, The News, International , 2022-10-05
DHAKA: An unexplained grid failure left over 80 percent of the population of Bangladesh, or 130 million people,
without power for several hours on Tuesday, officials said. Bangladesh has suffered a major power crisis in recent
months as a result of higher global energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and has imposed regular
cuts to conserve electricity. But it remained uncle..... more >>
Govt to install AMI system to reduce power pilferage

Source: By Khalid Mustafa, The News, International , 2022-10-05
ISLAMABAD: With transmission and distribution losses at 22 per cent per annum amounting to Rs750 billion,
receivables of the power distribution companies (Discos) at over Rs1,600 billion, which is 70 per cent of the circular
debt of Rs2,253 billion, the government has decided to install (Advanced Metering of Infrastructure) AMI meters by
June 2023 on all high-loss feeders’ transformers, star..... more >>

Oil sales slump 22pc on weak demand in September

Source: Tanveer Malik, The News, International , 2022-10-05
KARACHI: Oil consumption plunged 22 percent to 1.52 million tonnes in the month of September this fiscal compared
to 1.96 million tonnes in the same month of the last year owing to ebbing demand and rising fuels prices, data showed
on Tuesday. “The year-on-year drop in oil sales is primarily due to a rise in the fuel prices, lower vehicle sales,
monsoon-halted agricultural activity and subs..... more >>
Russian oil option

IN modern geopolitics, energy — specifically its supply, pricing and availability — can be and is weaponised by states
and blocs to secure leverage. The Western decision to sanction Russian oil and gas after Moscow’s invasion of
Ukraine is a case in point. That is why states that are not major energy producers, like Pakistan, need to craft foolproof
energy security policies that..... more >>
Gwadar MNA Aslam Bhootani takes Chinese firms to task

Source: Amir Wasim, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-09
ISLAMABAD: An independent lawmaker from Balochistan sitting on the treasury benches on Friday decried “ongoing
exploitation” by the Chinese companies working on various power projects in the province, accusing them of
destroying environment and marine life in the coastal areas, besides denying jobs to locals. Speaking on a point of
order in the National Assembly, the lawmaker represen..... more >>
NA panel terms move to amend net metering rules ‘anti-people’

Source: Tahir Siddiqui, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-09
KARACHI: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has termed proposed amendments
to Net Metering Rules against the public interest and directed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
(Nepra) not to proceed with the amendments till the issue was under consideration of the committee. Net metering
is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system p..... more >>
OPEC decision to cut oil output will raise crude prices

Source: App, The News, International , 2022-10-06
VIENNA: Saudi Arabia, Russia and other top oil producers agreed on a major cut in production on Wednesday to
boost crude prices, a move denounced by the United States as a concession to Moscow that will further hurt the
global economy. The 13-nation OPEC headed by Riyadh and its 10 allies led by Moscow agreed to reduce output by
two million barrels per day from November at a meeting in Vienna, th..... more >>
Nepra rejects PMLTC’s tariff modification request

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has rejected the tariff modification request
of Chinese firm, Pak Matiari-Lahore Transmission Company (Private) Limited (PMLTC), saying the ground presented
by the company does not support any alteration in its decision of December 4, 2018. The PMLTC in its letter of March
4, 2022 filed tariff modification petition under Sect..... more >>
Staff, bigwigs and institutions; MoF urges PD to cut off supply of free electricity immediately
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has opposed provision of free electricity to employees, officers, dignitaries and
institutions, urging the Power Division to disconnect this facility immediately, well-informed sources told Business
Recorder. The Finance Ministry has communicated these comments on a summary of the Power Division, in which
the latter proposed to monetize free electricity to officers ..... more >>

Punjab CM seeks plan for shifting hospitals on solar energy

Source: News Desk, Daily Times , 2022-10-05
Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi ordered the completion of health projects on the fast track and asked
for a workable plan to shift government hospitals to solar energy in a phased manner. While presiding over a meeting
to review ongoing health sector projects, the CM ordered a full assessment of the solarization of the hospitals and
approved funds for the construction of the dental hos..... more >>
Musadik warns of drastic cut in gas supply during winter

Source: Agencies, The News, International , 2022-10-06
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik Wednesday warned of a drastic cut in gas supply for
domestic purposes this winter and said a comprehensive plan would be unveiled soon to make the country self-
sufficient in energy in next three to four years. Musadik said the previous government of Pakistan Muslim League
Nawaz had promised to end power load-shedding and by 2018, it lite..... more >>
NEPRA fines NTDC Rs10 mn for Jamshoro Grid Station’s tripping

Source: APP, Daily Times , 2022-10-05
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) imposed Rs.10 million fine on National Transmission and
Despatch Company Ltd (NTDC) for tripping of the 500/220kV Jamshoro Grid Station. The tripping of Jamshoro Grid
Station caused partial blackout on September 01, 2021 at 16:09 hours due to lightning on the isolator D8Q11 leading
to flashover on red phase of isolator D8Q11. The generation un..... more >>
Nepra’s SOI report 2022: a comment — II

Source: Syed Akhtar Ali, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-09
NPCC and SCADA There is a counter point of view as well. As per info available to this writer, significant progress
and renovation has been done with regard to SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and several aid
agencies like JICA and others have helped in this respect. The situation at NPCC (National Power Construction
Corporation) may not be as bad as Nepra’s report se..... more >>
The circular debt tap

Source: Editorial, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-09
Some things never change; no matter which government comes to power or which goes out of it, legally or illegally.
And at the top of the list is the state of the economy, particularly the twin crises of the external account and power
sector. The former always closes the year in the red because an import-fed export industry never exports enough,
even when combined with home remittances, to offset t..... more >>
Power for zero-rated sectors; MoF asked to arrange funds

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry has urged Finance Ministry to arrange requisite funds enabling Power Division to
continue supply of electricity to five zero rated sectors at agreed rate of Rs 19.99/kWh all inclusive, to be applicable
from October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. On Friday, Commerce Ministry in a letter to Secretary Finance stated that a
meeting was held on October 6, 2022 under the cha..... more >>
Blackout!
Source: Editorial Board, Daily Times , 2022-10-06
Over 130 million in Bangladesh hit by a massive electricity blackout after a grid failure on Tuesday came as an
infuriating deja vu of our own struggles with a crumbling power sector. The country returned to normalcy after seven
hours in what was decried as a record-breaking nationwide blackout. The situation was not helped by the suffocating
humidity of extremely hot autumn, which rendered life ..... more >>

OPEC decision to cut oil output will raise crude prices

Source: App, The News, International , 2022-10-06
VIENNA: Saudi Arabia, Russia and other top oil producers agreed on a major cut in production on Wednesday to
boost crude prices, a move denounced by the United States as a concession to Moscow that will further hurt the
global economy. The 13-nation OPEC headed by Riyadh and its 10 allies led by Moscow agreed to reduce output by
two million barrels per day from November at a meeting in Vienna, th..... more >>
Incremental concessionary tariff

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has sought Prime Minister and Power
Minister’s help to end discrimination against Karachi-based industry in incremental concessionary tariff as compared
with industry in the rest of the country. In a letter to Prime Minister and Power Minister, Syed Wajid I Bukhari, PALSP
Secretary General stated that the Association was f..... more >>
Power tariff for five export-oriented sectors; Overwhelmed by APTMA push, Dar announces subsidy
Source: Zaheer Abbasi, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-07
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a power subsidy of Rs100 billion to five export-oriented sectors for
providing electricity at Rs19.99 per unit (all inclusive) rather than nine cents. This was announced by Finance Minister
Ishaq Dar at a news conference along with representatives of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)
after a meeting on Thursday. The finance mini..... more >>
EU signals shifts towards gas price cap

The EU is “ready to discuss” a price cap on gas within the bloc to bring down soaring energy costs, European
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. Her comment to the European Parliament signalled a shift
in tone after EU powerhouse Germany had expressed worries a broad price cap might divert supplies away from
Europe. It comes after 15 EU countries — more than ha..... more >>
The ongoing political power of oil

Source: Saad Masood, Daily Times , 2022-10-07
Since the discovery of oil in the second half of the 19th century in the US, the political power of oil has been on ample
display. It has been the most critical dimension in shaping international, domestic and social life. Subsequent
detection of oil reserves in Russia, Latin America and the Middle East meant that the US had commodity rivals in oil
across the globe. A quick sift through history p..... more >>
Nepra’s report: regulator absolutely right, spot-on

Source: Editorial, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-08
Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) is not going easy on the government and its inefficiencies in
the distribution, transmission, and generation sector. The regulator is not shying away from adopting a hardline in its
latest state of the industry report. The regulator is also writing letters to the ministry of energy on latter’s action of
passing unjustified financial burden..... more >>
Nepra’s SOI report 2022: a comment — I

Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) has recently released its annual State of Industry (SOI) report
2022. As the name implies, the report gives a comprehensive picture of the power sector, outlining major issues and
making useful recommendations. It also provides most relevant power sector data that may not be available
elsewhere. It is a must read for all those who want to develo..... more >>

Nepra’s SOI report 2022: a comment — I

Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) has recently released its annual State of Industry (SOI) report
2022. As the name implies, the report gives a comprehensive picture of the power sector, outlining major issues and
making useful recommendations. It also provides most relevant power sector data that may not be available
elsewhere. It is a must read for all those who want to develo..... more >>
Can Sapiens Survive?

Source: Insaf Ali Bangwar, Daily Times , 2022-10-07
Societies and the world, as a whole, are rife with uncertainty. Humanity is caught by three existential threats
simultaneously first time since its existence. The race of militarism resulted in sophisticated weapons and nukes,
utilizing maximum natural resources while putting back waste, trash and poison. This caused ecological disruption.
The race towards being the most developed technologically ..... more >>
Deregulation of Petroleum Prices in Pakistan: A Way Forward

Source: Waqas Shair, The Nation, Islamabad , 2022-10-06
The government of Pakistan has agreed to deregulate petroleum product prices as of November 1, 2022. The
deregulated market regime is subject to government entities’ lack of supervision and regulation related to the entry
of new firms and the price charged. The objective of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is to “foster
competition, increase private investment and ownership ..... more >>
Concessions Granted
According to the Power Minister, Khurram Dastgir, the government has decided to grant concessions worth Rs.55
billion in the power sector. This was the kind of relief that the population was asking, after having spent months
criticising the government for its arduous economic policies. However, we must ask important questions like how the
government plans on recovering this cost, through what aven..... more >>
Balance Needed
In a bid to encourage solar power in Pakistan, the government has decided to promote the import of solar panels by
reducing duties. Not only will this result in cheaper rates, but it will provide the local industry with competition as a
newcomer in the market. At the same time, a high sales tax on raw materials may just be enough to push local
manufacturers into the ground. Many corporations from ..... more >>
Thar Coal Project to help save $6bn: Shehbaz

Source: Our Correspondent, The News, International , 2022-10-11
THAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said amid skyrocketing fuel prices, inexpensive energy production
from Thar Coal Mines Project would prove to be a game-changer for development of entire Pakistan. Addressing the
inauguration of commercial operations of Phase-II of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) during his visit to
Thar Coal Mines Block-II, Shehbaz said the project could help th..... more >>
PM terms Thar power project ‘game-changer’

Source: APP, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-11
THAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said amid skyrocketing fuel prices, the inexpensive energy
production from Thar Coal Mines Project would prove to be a game-changer of development for the entire country.
The Thar Coal Project, he said, could help the government save up to $6 billion as the expenditure on the import of
energy including petrol and liquid petroleum touched $24 billi..... more >>

Net metering; Nepra to protect interests of ‘all’ consumers

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is to protect interest of both net metering
consumers, as well as, remaining non net metering 35 million consumers across the country. Well informed sources
in Nepra told Business Recorder that the number of net metering consumers at present is around 28,000. The excess
units delivered by net metering consumers in the grid in Aug..... more >>
Oil price: The big signal

Not many saw that coming. Not even the traditionally most bullish takers on oil market. Observers have termed the
latest moved by Saudi led Opec Plus cartel nothing short of a slap on Biden administration. Saudi Arabia and Russia
have got uncomfortably close for the West’s likings, especially as the US made attempts to persuade the Kingdom
to stay clear of any major production cuts. As ..... more >>
German industrial output weighed down by energy costs

German industrial production fell in August, official figures showed Friday, with energy-intensive sectors hit hard as
Russian gas cuts exact a heavy toll on Europe’s top economy. The manufacturing sector, the pillar of the German
economy, produced 0.8 percent less in August compared with the previous month, according to preliminary data from
federal statistics agency Destatis. Revised data..... more >>
French motorists scramble for fuel as strike cuts supply

Frustrated motorists faced another day of long waits at petrol pumps across France on Friday as a strike at energy
giant TotalEnergies entered its 12th day. TotalEnergies, among the world’s biggest oil companies, runs a network of
around 3,500 filling stations in France, nearly a third of the total, with most of them low on fuel. “Does anyone know
of a petrol station around here that..... more >>
Britain downplays threat of winter energy blackouts

Britain on Friday downplayed a warning of energy blackouts this winter as the Ukraine war hits gas imports.
Households face possible rolling three-hour power cuts if imports run extremely low, the nation’s power operator
National Grid warned Thursday in a worst-case scenario. The threat of winter blackouts, similar to those seen in the
early 1970s, was plastered across newspaper front page..... more >>
OPEC+ oil output cut shows widening rift between Biden and Saudi royals
Source: Reuters, Daily Times , 2022-10-09
The OPEC+ organization’s decision this week to cut oil production despite stiff US opposition has further strained
already tense relations between President Joe Biden’s White House and Saudi Arabia’s royal family, once one of
Washington’s staunchest Middle East allies, according to interviews with about a dozen government officials and
experts in Washington and the Gulf. T..... more >>
Ministerial panel formed to tackle power crisis

Source: Syed Irfan Raza, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-12
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday formed an eight-member ministerial committee, headed by Defence
Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif, and tasked it with preparation of a roadmap of short- and long-term measures to
overcome electricity shortage in the country through efficient mode of generation and conservation. The cabinet in
its weekly meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rela..... more >>

Pakistan, Azerbaijan to fast-track energy ties

Source: Syed Irfan Raza, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-13
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan agreed on Wednesday to hold fast-track discussions on energy collaboration,
renewed their commitment to deepen bilateral engagement in several areas of cooperation and reviewed the
progress of various ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting connectivity, trade and investment. During the meeting,
held in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sh..... more >>
Thar coal potential

Source: Editorial, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-12
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his desire to see Pakistan fully exploiting Thar coal as a means to
reduce its dependence on imported fuels. Speaking at the inauguration of commercial operations of a phase of the
public-private partnership Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company’s Thar mine, Shehbaz said Pakistan could save up to
$6 billion in foreign exchange once the Thar mines are fu..... more >>
PSO wins arbitration, awarded $14.6 million

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has won an arbitration case against global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
trader Gunvor Group Limited for receiving excess payments for natural gas shipments. The London Court of
International Arbitration gave a verdict in favour of PSO which had reduced payments to Gunvor due to overcharged
shipments. PSO was awarded $14.6 million, as well as other costs as per..... more >>
Minister assures electricity to be restored by tonight as parts of country still face outages
Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan on Thursday assured that power will be restored throughout the country by
8pm following a power outage impacting southern areas of the country. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad,
the minister said the blackout was a result of the power in two lines being cut, shutting down the coal power plant in
Thar and the nuclear power plant in Karachi. He add..... more >>
Punjab Oil Mills Limited

Punjab Oil Mills Limited (PSX: POML) was established in 1981 as a public limited company. It manufactures and
sells ghee, specialty fats, cooking oils, laundry soap, mushroom and coffee. Its plant is located in Islamabad.
Shareholding pattern As at June 30, 2022, over 24 percent shares are owned by the directors, CEO, their spouses
and minor children. Within this category, Furqan Anwar B..... more >>
Supply of power to 5 export-oriented sectors; Govt to arrange Rs100bn from FY23 budget
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government is to arrange Rs100 billion from federal budget to ensure supply of electricity
to five export-oriented sectors at Rs 19.90 per unit during the financial year 2022-23. Talking to Business Recorder,
after addressing an event of Pakistan Single Window, Minister for Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar said that since
Pakistan is in IMF program, the required amount will ..... more >>
Power reforms: Move beyond pricing

Pakistan was recipient of close to a billion-dollar worth of loans from the likes of Asian Development Bank and other
donors in the past three years – on energy reform projects alone. The most prominent program was ADB’s Energy
Sector Reforms and Financial sustainability Program – in two parts. The much talked about Circular Debt
Management Plan has also been at the heart of all ..... more >>

Thar coal project to start generating 1,320MW by Dec, says minister

Source: Naveed Butt, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-13
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Wednesday said the Thar Coal Power project would start
generating 1,320 MW of electricity by December this year, whereas, the total potential to generate power in Thar is
3,640 MW. “Another 1,320 MW Thar Coal Power project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would
start generation before the next summer which would help..... more >>
Crackdown on unregistered domestic gas consumers in Surjani Town

Source: Press Release, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-13
KARACHI: SSGC’s Gas Theft Intelligence Wing successfully carried out a major raid in Karachi’s Surjani Town on
the unregistered domestic residents who were stealing gas from the Company’s direct pipeline. The raiding team had
earlier discovered that the residents of this locality had illegally reconnected the line that they had disconnected a
few days ago during a previous r..... more >>
Gas, condensate discovered in Sanghar

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a gas and condensate discovery from exploration well
Shahpur Chakar North X-1, in Block 2568-18 (Gambat South), located in District Sanghar, Sindh Province. Block
2568-18 (Gambat South) EL is operated by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) with 65 percent working interest (WI)
along with its Joint Venture Partners Government Holdings Privat..... more >>
Energy Distribution
On Monday, the Senate passed a resolution recommending the government to allow public-private partnerships and
the private sector to install their own energy parks of solar, wind, and local coal-based in the country with a minimum
of thirty megawatts of electricity generation capacity. This resolution which won the unanimous approval of the upper
house also recommends that the said energy parks sh..... more >>
Power outage
THE major power breakdown that left the country’s southern region, including several cities in Sindh, Balochistan
and Punjab without electricity for several hours yesterday, was waiting to happen. The electricity blackout that took
out approximately 8,000MW from the system was not the first incident of its kind nor will it be the last considering the
tremendous stress on the national power g..... more >>
Nepra approves reduction of Rs4.89 per unit in FCA for KE consumers

Source: Tahir Sherani, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-14
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved on Friday a reduction of Rs4.89 per unit for K-
Electric (KE) consumers on account of fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed in August. Meanwhile,
the power regulator raised the price by Rs0.19 per unit for the consumers of ex-Wapda Distribution Companies
(Discos), also on account of FCA for the month of August. Change..... more >>
Snafu plunges half the country into darkness

ISLAMABAD: A massive power breakdown on Thursday morning left nearly half the country — including the most
populous provinces of Sindh and Punjab — without electricity throughout the day, exposing the weaknesses of the
country’s fragile transmission network. Attributed to an “accidental fault” by Power Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan,
this is the third such e..... more >>

Massive fault leaves Balochistan ‘powerless’

Source: Saleem Shahid, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-14
QUETTA: Life in 28 districts out of Balochistan’s 34, including the capital Quetta, was severely disrupted on Thursday
after the electricity supply remained suspended throughout the day due to a technical fault in the 500-kilovolt southern
transmission line. The power supply was disrupted at around 8:30am in Quetta and other parts of the province, except
the three districts of Makran divisi..... more >>
Power restored hours after major breakdown

Source: Agencies, Daily Times , 2022-10-14
Ministry of Power Division on Thursday said that power transmission system has fully been restored across the
country. Disruption occurred in two 500 kV transmission lines at the morning in South of Karachi has completely been
cleared, said a statement issued by the Ministry. Power supply was being increased from alternative power plants
which would become normal by Friday’s morning. Souther..... more >>
Petrol price may be cut, but diesel to cost more

ISLAMABAD: Despite a 14 per cent appreciation of the rupee against the dollar, the prices of three major petroleum
products, including high-speed diesel (HSD), are estimated to go up by Rs5 to 12 per litre and that of petrol to drop
by almost Rs11 per litre on Oct 15 for next fortnight if the government maintains existing tax rates. Based on existing
tax rates, the ex-depot price of petrol has be..... more >>
Govt to shelve coal power project

Source: Shahbaz Rana, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-14
ISLAMABAD: Pakistanhas decided to shelve a plan to set up an imported coal-fired power plant at Gwadar under
the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) due to the high cost of imported fuel and its preference for local
resources. Sources toldThe Express Tribunethat the government had also recently informed the sponsor of the
project – China Communications Construction Group (CCCG) –..... more >>
Energizing the Industrial Edge

Source: Natalya Makarochkina, Daily Times , 2022-10-13
As if the drive to decarbonize energy as part of sustainability and climate change efforts was not enough, the recent
rise in energy prices has brought into sharp contrast the need to re-examine how we generate, distribute, and
consume electricity. It has been well argued that simply generating more electricity is not the answer to the myriad
of requirements now being faced. Greater transparency, ..... more >>
Power not fully restored in parts of Pakistan 24 hours after 'fault'

ISLAMABAD: Various parts of the country continued to experience power outages on Friday as electricity could not
be restored even after 24 hours of a breakdown. Sindh, Balochistan, and some other parts of Punjab werewithout
powerfor several hours yesterday after grid failure shut down a number of power stations one after the other.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Power Divisi..... more >>
No hydel profit payment since April: K-P govt

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Thursday once again targeted the
federal government and expressed his firm resolve to undertake every measure to secure the rights of the province,
especially the people of newly merged tribal districts. He said that the attitude of the federal government is highly
reprehensible, especially when the tribal belt was recently merged..... more >>

Widespread power outages; Southern Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh suffer

ISLAMABAD: A major breakdown in the power system on Thursday due to an accidental fault in southern
transmission system, which shut several generation units of 8000MW, badly affecting interior Sindh, Balochistan,
southern Punjab and Karachi. The fault occurred around 9.30am at Guddu, after which areas in Hesco, Sepco,
Mepco and KE were deprived of electricity. Initially, Power Division s..... more >>
Generation, distribution network safe and functional, claims KE

Source: Muhammad Shafa, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-14
KARACHI: Several parts of Punjab, Sindh including its capital Karachi, and Balochistan experienced prolonged power
outages as the federal energy ministry said ‘a partial blackout’ engulfed the South region and certain areas of North
region of NTDC’s transmission system, on Thursday. However, spokesperson of the K-Electric claimed that the power
company’s generation, tr..... more >>
Energy a priority
Source: App, Daily Times , 2022-10-12
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed to constitute a high-powered committee to formulate long,
medium and short-term strategies on the energy efficiency and conservation measures implementation roadmap
proposed by the Power Division. The committee, to be headed by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, will consist of
members including Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar, Minister for Indust..... more >>
On Being Critical
Source: Nadia Anwar, Daily Times , 2022-10-12
During my professional career, I have observed many candidates aspiring to get a doctorate in the philosophy of their
favourite subjects and dreaming to be called “doctors,” in short “Dr,” which is now frequently written without a suffix,
perhaps because PhD production has attained unlimited dimensions and dots have failed to keep it in check. The
problem is not with becom..... more >>
SNGPL signs agreement to supply LPG cylinders

Source: Staff Reporter, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-15
LAHORE: In a bid to provide liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to domestic gas consumers, especially those facing low
gas pressure in the winter, the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Friday entered into an agreement
with the Sui Southern LPG Limited (SLL). The agreement was signed by SNGPL Senior General Manager Imran
Yousaf and SSL Managing Director Amir Mahmood on behalf of their organi..... more >>
Another Blackout!
Source: Editorial, Daily Times , 2022-10-15
“Accident” is too small a word to describe a crippling disruption of electricity to large swathes of the country in the
twenty-second year of the twenty-first century. But since we are not yet blessed to taste the fruits of the new age, not
one, not two, but a line of gigantic power plants in the south decided to take a breather and force millions to live
through yet another deja vu of..... more >>
Nepra approves Rs4.89 reduction for KE consumers

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) issued a notification on Friday announcing a reduction in
the price of electricity by Rs 4.89 per unit for K-Electric consumers, while approving a Rs 0.19 increase per unit for
the consumers of ex-Wapda Distribution Companies (Discos). Both changes come on account of fuel cost adjustment
(FCA) for electricity consumed in August. Nepra said ..... more >>

Nepra approves Rs4.89 per unit tariff reduction for KE users

ISLAMABAD: The power regulator on Friday approved a reduction of Rs4.89 per unit for K-Electric consumers on
account of fuel cost adjustment (FCA). The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) issued three
notifications, allowing the ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) to generate around Rs97 billion in additional
revenue through tariff hike and directed the K-Electric to refund ..... more >>
Power breakdown
Source: Editorial, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-15
A crippling 12-hour power breakdown that afflicted much of the southern part of the country, and also including the
two most populous cities of Karachi and Lahore, was eventually overcome by rerouting supplies, the Ministry of
Energy claimed on Thursday. However, residents of several parts of Karachi were surprised to hear this, as they still
had not gotten power back till early Friday morning. Bu..... more >>
PM reconstitutes BoD of DISCOs

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has approved the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of the
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) and Lahore Electric
Supply Company (LESCO). Sources said the PM had approved the names proposed by the power division to
reconstitute the board of directors of these companies. While considering the n..... more >>
LPG distribution deal inked

LAHORE: As part of its measures to facilitate gas consumers during winter, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
(SNGPL) has entered into an LPG distribution agreement with Sui Southern LPG Limited (SLL). The agreement in
this regard was signed at Sui Southern Gas Company head office in Karachi. SSL MD Amir Mahmood and SNGPL
SGM Imran Yousaf signed the agreement. SNGPL has embarked on introducing LP..... more >>
Tariff for zero-rated sectors

ISLAMABAD: The government’s decision to provide electricity to five export-oriented sectors at Rs 19.99/ kWh for
the remaining three quarters of the current fiscal year (2022-23), may become a stumbling block in ninth review of
International Monetary Fund (IMF). This was the crux of background interaction with some government officials who
are extensively dealing with the issue of five ..... more >>
Power Div says electricity system fully restored

ISLAMABAD: Power Division on Friday said that electricity transmission and generation systems have been restored
across Pakistan, including restoration of full supply from national grid to Karachi. This announcement was made by
the Power Division, after 27 hours of blackout in Sindh including Karachi, Balochistan and southern parts of Punjab
after 8000-MW of electricity was out of the system ..... more >>
KE consumers; Rs8.37bn refund approved by Nepra

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday approved refund of Rs 8.37 billion at
the rate Rs 4.8862/ kWh to the consumers of K-Electric and an increase of Rs.0.1918/ kWh in tariff of power
Distribution Companies for August 2022 under monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism. The regulator
conducted public hearings on the FCA adjustment requests of KE and ..... more >>

K-Electric to refund over Rs4 per unit to consumers in Oct bills

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday directed the K-Electric to pay
Rs4.8862/unit back to power consumers in October 2022 bills, as it charged a higher price from consumers in their
electricity bills of August 2022, when the per unit cost of generation was low. After this decision, the Karachi-based
facility would reimburse approximately Rs8.5 billion to c..... more >>
Power issues
Source: Editorial, The News, International , 2022-10-15
Power breakdowns are not uncommon in Pakistan but the outage the country’s southern region experienced on
Thursday has raised some major questions about the way the concerned authorities are managing the power sector.
Several cities in Balochistan, Punjab, and Sindh remained without electricity for several hours. This happened just a
few days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Thar ..... more >>
Nepra allows Rs3.6 increase per unit to ex-Wapda Discos

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday allowed ex-WAPDA Distribution
Companies (XWDiscos) to recover Rs 97 billion from power consumers on account of monthly Fuel Charges and
quarterly adjustments. The regulator has allowed an increase of Rs 3.6444/unit on account of quarterly adjustments
for the last quarter (April to June) of 2021-22, while the tariff has ..... more >>
Pakistan to tap Russia for fuel, energy imports in Jan 2023

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia Shafqat Ali Khan tapped Russian trade authorities in Moscow for
the import of LNG (liquefied natural gas) and fuels at discounted rates and struck an agreement to push this envelope
further early next year, top sources in the energy ministry said. According to Interfax, a Russian news agency,
Pakistan, and Russia on October 13 (Thursday) decided to e..... more >>
Massive power outage hits parts of country

Source: News Desk & Our Correspondent, The News, International , 2022-10-14
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Large swathes of the country on Thursday, including Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab,
experienced a major power breakdown. The routine life came to a grinding halt for hours as power shortfall of
8,000MW emerged following tripping of transmission lines that affected multiple cities across Sindh, Balochistan and
southern Punjab. According to Wapda sources, a technical fault occurr..... more >>
‘Game-changer’ for Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said amid skyrocketing fuel prices, the inexpensive energy production
from Thar Coal Mines Project would prove to be a game-changer of development for the entire country. The Thar
Coal Project, he said could help the government save up to $ 6 billion as the expenditure on the import of energy
including petrol and liquid petroleum touched $24 billion. Addres..... more >>
Olive oil output likely to reduce by 30% during current season

Owing the adverse impact of climate change, domestic output of olive oil is likely to be reduced by 30 percent during
the current season as against the production of last season as crop harvesting started across the olive producing
areas. The downfall in local olive crop output was mainly attributed with the worsening weather patron, impact of
climate change, which resulted in devastation of floo..... more >>

Lubricant oil industry ready to set foot in Gwadar Free Zone Phase II
In a major development, Chinese lubrication Oil industry is ready to enter in Gwadar Free Zone Phase II as an affiliate
of China’s enterprise “Hengmei Technological Grease Company” has agreed to establish lubricant blending plant in
Gwadar. According to a Gwadar Pro’s report on Monday, Hengmei Technological Grease Company has already
been registered and incorporated in Sec..... more >>
European thirst for LNG puts Pakistan, Bangladesh in dark

European countries have already bought more liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2022 than in any year previously. The
surge in demand followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with various European governments rushing to end their
dependence on Russian energy as quickly as possible. In the nine months from January to September, European
nations' demand for LNG rose dramatically according to data ..... more >>
Govt decides to use local resources for power production

Source: Muhammad Anis, The News, International , 2022-10-13
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan Wednesday informed the National Assembly that the
government had decided to avoid using the imported fuel for power generation in order to reduce the production cost.
Responding to a calling attention notice concerning the increased electricity price, he said the government would
now focus on producing electricity through the indigenous resources..... more >>
Petroleum secretary changed by govt

ISLAMABAD: As was expected, the coalition government, headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has transferred
Ali Raza Bhutta, Secretary Petroleum, with an immediate effect and posted him as secretary of the secretariat of
Council of Common Interests (CCI). In his place, the government has appointed Captain (retd) Mohammad
Mahmood, a Grade 21 official, as additional secretary (in-charge) of the ..... more >>
PSO wins arbitration case against Gunvor over LNG payments

LONDON: State-run Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has won an arbitration case against international energy trader Gunvor
Group Ltd. regarding excess payments for natural gas shipments, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The London
Court of International Arbitration sided with the Pakistani company, which had reduced payments to Gunvor due to
overcharged shipments, people with knowledge of the matter said...... more >>
Renewable Energy
BMP urges govt to ensure payments for renewable energy in PKR

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has
suggested the government to ensure payments for renewable energy generation in Pak rupees with a view to control
the oil import bill in future, as power production through wind and solar energy do not involve the imported fuel like
thermal power or coal-based power generations, which are totall..... more >>
MoU signed for feasibility study for waste-to-energy plant

karachi: The Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) and Engro Energy Limited signed a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) on Friday for preparation of a feasibility study for a solid waste power plant. Those who

witnessed the MoU signing ceremony included Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Energy
Minister Imtiaz Shaikh, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Administrator Barris..... more >>
Pervaiz seeks plan to solarise hospitals

Source: Our Correspondent, The News, International , 2022-10-05
LAHORE: Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has ordered the completion of health projects on the fast track and
asked for a workable plan to shift government hospitals to solar energy in a phased manner. Presiding over a meeting
to review ongoing health sector projects, the chief minister ordered a full assessment of the solarisation of the
hospitals and approved funds for the construction of t..... more >>
Govt’s solar projects initiative; KE shows interest in procurement of up to 500MW of power

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has shown an interest in procurement of up to 500 MW from government of Pakistan
initiative meant to develop 10 GW of solar PV capacity in the country. The power utility’s interest has been conveyed
by Chief Executive Officer Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi, in a letter to Minister for Power, Khurram Dastgir Khan. The
KE being the only private and vertically in..... more >>
The infringement of vested rights of rooftop solar generators

Source: Moin Ali Fudda, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-07
In its move to amend the Net Metering Regulations 2015, on 24th August Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory
Authority) issued a notice in the form of a draft SRO to change the word National Average Power Purchase Price
(NAPP) to National Energy Purchase Price (NEAP) without explaining the rationale behind this move. Those familiar
with the issue started talking about its impact on bills of Ro..... more >>
Clean energy must double by 2030: WMO

Source: Amin Ahmed, Dawn, Islamabad , 2022-10-12
ISLAMABAD: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in its 2022 State of Climate Services report released
on Tuesday, says the supply of electricity from clean energy sources must be doubled within the next eight years to
limit the global temperature increase. Focusing on energy, the multi-agency report emphasised that “otherwise, there
is a risk that climate change, more extreme weathe..... more >>
Greek renewables fully cover power demand for first time on record
Source: Reuters, The Express Tribune, Islamabad , 2022-10-13
ATHENS: Power generation from renewables fully covered Greece's electricity demand over a few hours last week,
for the first time in the history of the country's electricity system, its independent power transmission operator IPTO
said. IPTO said on Monday that renewables accounted for 100% of the power generation for at least five hours last
Friday, reaching a record high of 3,106 megaw..... more >>

SDPI s Events
A Report launch
‘Environmentally sustainable’ bonds

Source: Zafar Masud, Business Recorder, Islamabad , 2022-10-03
Pakistan faces a significant challenge to finance its large trade deficits and external debt repayments. This is reflected
in the sharp drawdown of the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) foreign currency reserves in the last one year, from a
peak of $ 20 billion in August 2021 the reserves have declined to $ 8.6 billion in September 2022. The market pricing
of Pakistan’s sovereign plain vanilla E..... more >>
Dialogue News
Tax harmonization, policy consistency vital for investments, business environment in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa: Experts
Source: SABAH, SABAH News , 2022-10-01
ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (SABAH): Tax harmonization in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is crucial to prevent misuse of
government’s tax incentives and support for sustainable development of indigenous businesses, said Dr. Vaqar
Ahmed, Joint Executive Director, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) while speaking at public-private
dialogue on “Business Regulatory Environment in Newly Merged Distr..... more >>
Tax harmonization, policy consistency vital for investments, business environment: Experts
Source: Web News, Telecoalert , 2022-10-01
Tax harmonization in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is crucial to prevent misuse of government’s tax incentives and support
for sustainable development of indigenous businesses, said Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, Joint Executive Director, Sustainable
Development Policy Institute (SDPI) while speaking a tpublic-private dialogue on “Business Regulatory Environment
in Newly Merged Districts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”..... more >>
Small renewable power projects stressed

Source: Rasheed Khalid, The News, International , 2022-10-04
Islamabad: Tax harmonisation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is crucial to prevent misuse of the government’s tax incentives
and support for sustainable development of indigenous businesses, said Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, Joint Executive Director,
Sustainable Development Policy Institute. Dr. Ahmad was speaking at a public-private dialogue on “Business
Regulatory Environment in newly merged districts, Kh..... more >>
Tax Harmonization, Policy Consistency Vital For Investments, Business Environment In Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa: Experts
Source: News Desk, Daily Frontier Star , 2022-10-04
ISLAMABAD: Tax harmonization in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is crucial to prevent misuse of government’s tax incentives
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) while speaking at public-private dialogue on “Business Regulatory
Environment in Newly Merged Districts, Khyber Pak..... more >>
Tax harmonization, policy consistency vital for investments, business environment: Experts
Source: Staff Reporter, The Patriot , 2022-10-02
ISLAMABAD: Tax harmonization in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is crucial to prevent misuse of government’s tax incentives

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) while speaking at public-private dialogue on “Business Regulatory
Environment in Newly Merged Districts, Khyber Pak..... more >>
SDPI Articles
Blue economy and sustainable development

Source: Ahad Nazir, The News, International , 2022-10-09
The term, blue economy, was coined in 2012 during a United Nations conference on sustainable development and
growth. According to the World Bank, it is defined as the “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth,
improved livelihoods and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem.” Evidence suggests that in most
de..... more >>
Issues for COP27

Source: Shafqat Kakakhel, The News, International , 2022-10-13
The UN Climate conference (COP27) to be convened on November 6-18 at the Egyptian Red Sea resort Sharm El
Sheikh will grapple with a number of issues that lie at the core of global climate action against a daunting political
and economic backdrop. The negotiations are likely to be protracted, contentious and acrimonious, betraying a
deepening North-South divide. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine..... more >>
Impact of floods
Source: Attia Irshad Sani, Daily Times , 2022-10-15
Full Text not available, E-Paper link is available at https://dailytimes.com.pk/assets/uploads/2022/10/a5-1-13.jpg
..... more >>
SDPI's Related Articles
Is Pakistan becoming a dumping ground of waste?

Source: Ayesha Azmat Awan, Global Village Space , 2022-10-01
Waste Management, in its most basic form, is concerned with the management and disposal of waste in a more
environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a global issue that affects
countries all over the world and poses a serious threat to the planet and its inhabitants. The key drivers of rising
waste levels are population growth, rapid urbanization, economic de..... more >>
SDPI's Related News
IPRI holds seminar on China’s GDI

Source: Staff Reporter, BOL News , 2022-10-06
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in collaboration with China Study Centre and CIIT
Islamabad organised a seminar “From Global Development Initiative (GDI) to Global Security Initiative (GSI)” on
Thursday, a statement said. COMSATS Rector Dr Muhammad Tabassum Afzal opened the ceremony with
introductory remarks, highlighting the concept of the Global Development..... more >>

Seminar News
Cut in rising population to help reduce carbon emissions: Experts

Source: Agencies, The Nation, Islamabad , 2022-10-04
ISLAMABAD-The experts at a seminar on Monday said the reduction in rising population in the world in general and
Pakistan in particular would ensure cuts in carbon emissions which would be permanent and achieved through
positive actions improving human lives. The Sustainable Development of Policy Institute (SDPI) organised a seminar
titled “Rapid Population Growth and Pakistan’s Vulne..... more >>
Reducing carbon by curbing population key to sustainable life: experts

Source: APP, Daily Times , 2022-10-04
The experts at a seminar on Monday said the reduction in rising population in the world in general and Pakistan in
particular would ensure cuts in carbon emissions which would be permanent and achieved through positive actions
improving human lives. The Sustainable Development of Policy Institute (SDPI) organised a seminar titled “Rapid
Population Growth and Pakistan’s Vulnerability t..... more >>
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However, the development of clean energy transition in Pakistan cannot be achieved

• Energy and power

Energy Transition Pakistan

After IMF’s nod, govt cuts petrol, diesel prices

Nepra asks govt to end taxes on electricity

Dar-led ECC increases KE tariff by 51 paise

Thar Energy’s 330MW plant becomes operational

Third power plant launched on Thar coal

At first, Dar cuts fuel prices

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Govt not allowing Discos to take decisions independently: Nepra

US ready to allow Russian oil trade

APTMA chief demands continuation of competitive energy tariff

Pakistan’s coal reserves can produce 100,000 MW electricity: expert

Fuel price reduction

KCCI implores PM to arrange gas before winter

SSGC plans to start power production

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OCAC seeks hike in margins

OPEC+ to meet in Vienna for the first time since 2020

PM moved for restart of Jamshoro LPG plant

CPHGC seeks revision in Nepra’s coal price notification

WB may allow 22-month extension of NTMP-1 closing date

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PHMA flays withdrawal of concessional energy tariffs for export industry

Dar announces Rs12 cut in petrol, HSD prices

Eurozone inflation jumps to record 10% as energy prices soar

Nepra sees surplus power production in five years

Do Pakistan’s DISCOs set power tariffs?

Miftah terms govt’s decision to freeze fuel levy ‘reckless’

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A new power plan

Miftah Ismail terms reduction in petrol prices ‘reckless’ decision

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Govt slashes LPG price by over Rs10 per kg for Oct

Petrol price cut by Rs12.63 per litre, diesel Rs12.13

Nepra says failing power sector bloating tariffs, circular debt

330MW Thar-coal power complex achieves commercial operation

People-centric policy needed to fix design flaws, transition to clean energy

PLL fails to attract LNG bids for six-year term contracts

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Special energy tariff: Dar invites textile exporters for negotiation

Oil jumps $3/barrel

Petroleum prices: PL offers manoeuvring room

Completion of ‘T-5’ likely to enhance Tarbela hydel generation to 6,418MW

Attock Petroleum Limited

LNG tenders fail to fetch bidders

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Pakistan can benefit from US ‘relaxation’ on Russia oil

Nepra and bureaucracy — stuck in the past

KE to undergo corporate restructuring

Draft of proposed AA; KE seeks time for filing definitive comments

The PBS Metaverse

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G7 to implement Russian oil price cap ‘urgently’

Floods inflict $2.29mn losses to 105 mini hydel power stations

Europe must lower winter gas consumption: IEA

OPEC+ tipped to make big cut in oil output

Hubco to provide bank guarantees for Eni acquisition

Govt announces ‘all-inclusive’ power subsidy for export industries

LPG to become preferred fuel amid natural gas shortage

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