LAHORE: Affordable and reliable energy is essential for Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness and export growth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said on Wednesday, as he welcomed the Cabinet Committee on Energy’s approval of the National Integrated Energy Plan 2027-2060. “Pakistan needs an energy policy that ensures reliability, affordability and…
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) approved the high-level design of a National Integrated Energy Plan for 2027-2060. This approval marks the first major step toward preparing said plan, which is expected to provide Pakistan with a unified, cross-sectoral roadmap for its energy future. This will replace fragmented, sector-by-sector policymaking with an integrated approach…
August 20, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan is seeking consistent and predictable energy policies to attract major investment in upstream exploration, particularly offshore projects, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday. Addressing the Energy Conference 2026, the minister said Pakistan was reviving offshore exploration after two decades under the leadership of Prime Minister…
EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s energy challenge is once again receiving the attention it deserves, with the government signalling greater emphasis on domestic exploration, refinery investment, transparency in petroleum pricing and the attraction of foreign capital. These are welcome priorities. But the scale of the challenge requires considerably more than a new exploration push or a fresh roadmap. The…
A recent US State Department fiscal transparency report has formally requested that Pakistan subject its military and intelligence budgets to civilian and parliamentary oversight. The report explicitly cites deep opacity within Pakistan’s defense sector, stating that these budgets “were not subject to adequate parliamentary or civilian public oversight.” The report identifies three structural…
Sindh govt, CMPak to collaborate on establishment of Zong’s AI-Ready Tier-III Data Centre in Karachi CMPak plans Rs14 billion additional investment over next decade KARACHI (Aug 20): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and CMPak (Zong 5G) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Huo Junli on Thursday agreed to collaborate on the establishment and future expansion of Zong’s AI-ready Tier-III Data…
*Consistent energy policies* *vital to attract investment in upstream sector:minister* *Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday stressed the need for consistent and predictable energy policies to attract major investment in Pakistan’s upstream exploration, particularly offshore projects* ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday…
# SkyElectric Launches “SkyOne” Smart Solar Range to Drive Energy Independence in Pakistan **ISLAMABAD:** In a move aimed at advancing energy independence and self-reliance in Pakistan, **SkyElectric Pvt. Ltd.**, the country’s pioneer in intelligent hybrid solar technology, has officially launched **SkyOne – Powered by SkyElectric**, a new range of smart solar solutions designed to provide…
# Trinasolar Powers Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Phu Quoc, Strengthening Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Future **PHU QUOC, VIETNAM:** Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has supplied a **3 MWp solar PV system featuring its Vertex N 725W (NEG21C.20) modules**, alongside a **10 MWh Trina Storage Elementa 2 battery energy storage system (BESS)** for Corona Resort in Phu…
# Turkmenistan Outlines Priority Vectors Ahead of 81st UN General Assembly Session **ASHGABAT:** Turkmenistan is set to advance a broad range of international initiatives focused on peace, preventive diplomacy, sustainable development, climate action, transport connectivity, digital technologies and humanitarian cooperation during the upcoming **81st session of the United Nations General…