KP Energy Sector Gets Boost as 63MW Hydropower Projects Go Live
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has successfully completed three hydropower projects with a combined generation capacity of 63 megawatts (MW), a development expected to generate around Rs4.4 billion annually for the province. Secretary Energy and Power Nisar Ahmed shared the update while chairing a progress review meeting at the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) House, focusing […]
PPL, Türkiye Advance Strategic Energy Partnership With Major Offshore Agreement
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has taken a significant step toward deepening Pakistan-Türkiye energy cooperation by formalising an Assignment Agreement for the Eastern Offshore Indus Block C, bringing renewed momentum to the country’s offshore exploration efforts. The signing ceremony, held in Islamabad, was witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Türkiye’s Minister for Energy and Natural Resources […]
Punjab Secures $1.5bn Chinese Investment for New 300-Acre Industrial Park
In a major boost to Punjab’s industrial landscape, a Chinese investor group has signed an agreement with the provincial government to develop a 300-acre industrial park, according to sources from the Punjab Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills Development (ICISD) Department. The project, led by Sino Pak Tech Industry (Pvt) Ltd, brings an estimated USD 1.5 […]
CDWP Clears Rs266bn Engineering Projects to Boost Power, Transport and Water Sectors
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared a portfolio of major engineering-related development projects with a combined cost of Rs 266.55 billion, underscoring the government’s focus on strengthening national infrastructure in power, transport and water resources. The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, approved four projects worth Rs […]
Cabinet Approves Integrated Energy Planning Framework to Tackle Sectoral Challenges
In a major policy shift, the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has approved an Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) framework aimed at aligning federal and provincial energy needs, production and consumption, marking a decisive step toward long-term and coordinated energy management in Pakistan. Under the new framework, national energy planning will be centralized within a single […]
Pakistan, Russia Discuss Oil-Sector Deal, Expand Energy Cooperation
Pakistan and Russia have entered discussions on a potential oil-sector agreement, signaling a deepening of energy and industrial cooperation between the two countries, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said in an interview with a foreign news agency. Highlighting Russia’s expertise in the energy domain, Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan was keen to collaborate across the oil value […]
Adnan Ali Mansoor Appointed as New CEO of Engineering Development Board
The government has appointed Adnan Ali Mansoor as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Engineering Development Board (EDB) for a term of three years, according to an official notification. The EDB, which serves as the regulatory body for Pakistan’s automobile and engineering sectors, had been operating under ad-hoc leadership since May 2024, following […]