Power Sector
Rs. 1.28 Billion Added to Dasu Electricity Project as Senate Panel Seeks NAB, FIA Probe
The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has called for investigations into alleged financial irregularities involving Rs. 1.282 billion in the 765kV Dasu-Islamabad Transmission Line Project. The committee directed that the matter be examined by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The development has raised questions about the financial management […]
Solar Owners Are Rapidly Challenging Pakistan’s Costly Power Plant Business Model
Pakistan’s rapid shift toward solar power is creating a growing challenge for the country’s traditional electricity market, as households and businesses increasingly generate their own electricity instead of relying entirely on the national grid. Official documents cited by ProPakistani show that electricity demand declined by 8.66 percent year-on-year. Several distribution companies (DISCOs) also recorded lower […]
Pakistan’s Circular Debt Rises by Rs. 228 Billion After Temporary Decline
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt has once again increased sharply after showing signs of improvement during fiscal year 2025, raising fresh concerns about the country’s ongoing energy sector challenges. According to the Pakistan Electricity Review 2026, the circular debt of the power sector had declined significantly during FY25 before rebounding within a few months. The […]
Power Minister Announces Gradual Relief in Loadshedding Amid Ongoing 4,000MW Shortfall
Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has announced that electricity loadshedding will begin to ease from tonight, offering partial relief to consumers across the country. The statement comes despite Pakistan continuing to face a significant power shortfall of nearly 4,000 megawatts. The minister expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by prolonged power outages […]
Govt Makes Energy-Efficient Products Mandatory to Cut Power Costs in Public Sector
The federal government has taken a significant step toward reducing electricity consumption and controlling rising power costs by making energy-efficient products mandatory for all public sector procurement. Under the new policy, federal government departments and institutions will now be required to purchase only energy-efficient, star-rated products for official use. The directive has been formally notified […]