PM Assures Adequate Fuel Stocks, Urges Conservation Amid Global Oil Crisis

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured that Pakistan holds sufficient petroleum reserves to meet national demand, while calling on citizens to adopt fuel-saving practices in light of rising global oil prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis. Chairing a high-level meeting to review fuel conservation and austerity measures, the prime minister said the country’s energy security remains stable due to timely government decisions and effective monitoring of the petroleum supply chain. He urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel and encouraged workplaces to shift towards teleconferencing to…

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Govt Unveils Hybrid Strategy to Manage Power Crisis Amid Fuel Constraints

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ISLAMABAD: Facing mounting challenges in the energy sector, the government is preparing to implement a hybrid strategy combining controlled load-shedding, strict conservation measures, and potential tariff adjustments to meet rising electricity demand during the summer months. According to senior officials, the Power Division is evaluating multiple scenarios to offset the shortfall caused by reduced availability of imported fuels, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal, amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. LNG, which contributes over 21% to the national power mix, is expected to see near-zero availability in the coming…

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NGC Accelerates Transformation to Strengthen Pakistan’s Power GridNew Operating Model Set to Launch July 1, 2026, Reinforcing Commitment to Efficiency, Accountability, and Reliability

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ISLAMABAD: March 28, 2026 The National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC) has updated the Ministry of Energy on significant progress in its organization-wide transformation, positioning the company to better serve the country’s evolving power sector needs. Following a briefing to Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, NGC confirmed that the initiative—launched in January 2026—remains on schedule, with a new operating model set to go live on July 1, 2026. Government Support for Reform During the briefing, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari reiterated…

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Pakistan Joins Global Earth Hour Tonight to Promote Sustainability

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will observe the annual Earth Hour tonight, Saturday, under the theme “Give an Hour for Earth”, joining millions worldwide in a symbolic act of environmental awareness. From 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, citizens, organizations, and public institutions are encouraged to switch off non-essential lights, contributing to the global initiative aimed at promoting energy conservation, climate responsibility, and nature protection. Launched by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2007, Earth Hour has grown into one of the world’s largest grassroots environmental campaigns, now observed in over 190…

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Fuel Crisis Highlights Structural Vulnerabilities, Experts Urge Shift to Clean Energy

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LAHORE: Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the fragility of Pakistan’s fuel-dependent economy, prompting experts and industry leaders to call for an accelerated transition towards clean and sustainable energy. Concerns have intensified as tensions threaten the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil supplies. Analysts warn that Pakistan’s heavy reliance on imported petroleum is increasingly unsustainable in the face of recurring global shocks. The ongoing crisis has already triggered a ripple effect domestically, with rising fuel prices fueling inflationary pressures and…

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