Energy Crisis
The fuel crisis hurting households today may be the very push Pakistan needs to electrify transport and secure its energy future.
Published 03 Apr, 2026 05:04pm
As war and volatility disrupt global fuel flows, Pakistan’s turn to solar is emerging as an economic buffer.
Published 20 Mar, 2026 03:56pm
As war in the Middle East convulses global oil markets, Pakistan faces a stark choice between shielding consumers from fuel price shocks and meeting its commitments to the IMF.
Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:01am
The energy crisis, at its core, is a governance failure: persistent, predictable, and entirely fixable if there’s political will to prioritise long-term functionality over short-term optics.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 02:19pm
Pakistan’s latest Rs1.225 trillion bailout may ease the power sector’s burden for now, but without structural reform, the cycle of debt and dysfunction will roll on.
Published 30 Oct, 2025 11:51am
Lahore’s rich colonial history, post-colonial expansion and decades of rural-to-urban migration have produced a city with distinct enclaves, from affluent societies to dense slums.
Updated 29 Aug, 2025 12:48pm
Deals include concessions by both the government and independent power producers (IPPs), but the process needs to be transparent and mutually palatable.
Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:32am
Deals with five bagasse-based plants to save Rs60bn annually.
Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:56am
The power sector’s real crisis isn’t energy, it’s debt, and until we untangle this financial knot, affordable electricity and sustainable growth will remain out of reach.
Published 19 Oct, 2024 12:17pm
"New geopolitical realities" require cooperation in energy sector to strengthen national economies, says Putin.
Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:21pm
Global LNG shortages have sent the fuel’s price spiralling to record highs.
Updated 27 Jun, 2022 08:21am
The current subsidy regime is poorly targeted and benefits richer households disproportionately.
Updated 31 May, 2022 10:49am
With the demand for electricity rising with each passing year, the new govt must look for cheaper energy sources ... and fast.
Updated 30 Apr, 2022 02:56pm
Planning Commission's deputy chairman says both countries moving towards 'meaningful cooperation' in the energy sector.
Published 18 Sep, 2017 06:47pm
Says weak distribution system is one reason behind unscheduled load-shedding.
Updated 24 Jun, 2017 08:40am
Punjab released Rs610 million to protect 75 unmanned railway crossings, Sindh released Rs80m for 15 such crossings.
Updated 23 Jun, 2017 08:28am
Some Swabi areas without electricity for four days
Published 22 Jun, 2017 07:29am
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Water and Power said on Tuesday that the proposed amendments to the Regulation of...
Published 21 Jun, 2017 07:04am
The regulatory authority claims Wapda distribution companies overcharged customers in May.
Updated 21 Jun, 2017 09:06am
Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan invites Premier Sharif to attend TAPI's ground-breaking ceremony this year.
Updated 04 Aug, 2015 11:48pm
The government even went to the extent of generating about 95MW from the much talked Nandipur project at Rs42 per unit.
Published 12 Aug, 2014 06:09am
Some petrol stations run dry as people queue up to fill up their vehicles amid rumours of fuel shortage.
Updated 09 Aug, 2014 01:30pm
SAHIWAL: Hundreds of residents of Basher Colony and 134/9-L, 135/9-L and 135A/9-L blocked Multan Road on Friday for...
Published 09 Aug, 2014 06:22am
It was decided that a joint working group would meet in October to prepare feasibility of some projects.
Published 09 Aug, 2014 06:21am
Distribution companies have fleeced Rs15 billion from consumers because of delay in issuance of notification.
Published 08 Aug, 2014 06:13am
The Bar Lalkoo-Sakhra power project will be built on Swat River, according to a handout issued.
Updated 07 Aug, 2014 09:31am
JHANG: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) chief executive officer has directed the Fesco Jhang circle...
Published 07 Aug, 2014 04:58am
Industrialists say they fear power diversion
Published 07 Aug, 2014 04:58am
Serious energy supply constraints have already led to forced closures of production capacities.
Published 06 Aug, 2014 05:47am
The government had cleared the unpaid bills of the power sector, pledging not to let it pile up again.
Published 06 Aug, 2014 05:46am
