In a recent meeting chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, emphasis was placed on resolving the remaining issues of Karachi Electric (KE) on an urgent basis. The meeting acknowledged the resolution of major challenges facing the company but underscored the importance of addressing any outstanding concerns. During the session, suggestions for resolving KE’s problems were deliberated upon,…
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In Islamabad, the Apex Committee (AC) of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has made significant decisions regarding energy projects and economic initiatives, according to reliable sources. The committee has opted to cancel all Letters of Interest (LoIs) for category-III wind projects, except for the 300-MW project designated for K-Electric (KE), aligning with established policy guidelines. Concerning solar projects, the…
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Industry officials have revealed that Pakistan is poised to resume its fuel oil exports after a hiatus of one-and-a-half months, with a local refinery gearing up to ship 50,000 tonnes of the product in the near future. The pause in fuel oil exports, which halted in January, was prompted by a surge in domestic demand for electricity generation amidst reduced…
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The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Pakistan’s largest independent power producer, announced on Friday that it has finalized a definitive agreement to purchase a 9.5 percent stake in Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company Limited (SECMC). SECMC, a joint venture between the Sindh government and private entities, oversees the operation of the Thar coal mine, which holds one of the world’s…
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Engro Fertilizers Limited has reported a remarkable annual profit of Rs26.19 billion for the year 2023, marking a substantial increase of 64 percent compared to the previous year. This significant growth was fueled by elevated sales and reduced interest costs. The company, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation Limited, disclosed this information in a statement to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on…
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