Power sector
Pakistan Power Sector Circular Debt Surges 1,233% in FY26 Despite Lower Overall Stock
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increased by Rs. 240 billion during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26, reaching Rs. 1.85 trillion by April…
Pakistan Circular Debt Jumps by Rs. 228 Billion After Temporary FY25 Decline
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt has surged once again after showing signs of improvement in FY25, highlighting continued structural challenges in the energy sector. According…
Pakistan’s Power Generation Drops by 10% to 9,498 GWh in April 2026
Pakistan recorded a notable decline in electricity production this past month. Power generation reached 9,498 GWh in April 2026. This figure represents a 10% year-over-year…
Sindh Plans Provincial Power System to Deliver Cheaper Electricity
The Government of Sindh has unveiled plans to develop its own power generation, transmission, and distribution system aimed at providing cheaper electricity to consumers and boosting industrial…
Pakistan Power Circular Debt Rises Rs224 Billion to Rs1.84 Trillion
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increased by Rs224 billion during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs1.837 trillion by February 2026, raising concerns over persistent…
Pakistan Power Generation Up 6.3% in March Despite Ongoing Loadshedding
Pakistan’s electricity generation recorded a notable increase in March 2026, but ongoing supply constraints have kept loadshedding in place across parts of the country. According…
Pakistan to Upgrade Power Grid With NGC From July 2026
National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited is set to launch a new operating model from July 1, 2026, marking a major transformation aimed at improving efficiency, accountability, and reliability…
Pakistan Power Sector Losses Cross Rs. 1 Trillion Annually: Nepra Report
Pakistan’s power distribution system is incurring annual losses exceeding Rs. 1 trillion due to transmission inefficiencies and poor bill recovery, according to the latest performance…
SG Power Limited Plans Strategic Shift From Energy to Technology Business
SG Power Limited has decided to exit the power sector and transition into the technology business, marking a major change in the company’s long-term direction.…
Govt Halts New Solar Policy After Backlash Over Net Metering
The federal government has stopped the implementation of its decision to shift consumers from net metering to net billing following strong political and public backlash.…
Power Division Sets Auction Roadmap for 800MW Electricity Wheeling
The Power Division has approved a phased plan to auction 800 megawatts (MW) of electricity through the wheeling mechanism over the next five years, a…
Pakistan Seeks UN ESCAP Help for Energy Transition Plan
Pakistan has sought technical and policy support from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) to develop a…
Govt Moves to Fast-Track Key Power Projects Under PSDP
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level review meeting on key power and hydel energy projects under the…
