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Industries Consume 2,164 GWh Under Surplus Power Package, Saving Rs. 20 Billion

Pakistan’s industrial sector is showing clear signs of revival as businesses consumed 2,164 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of additional electricity under the government’s surplus power package, generating over Rs. 20 billion in savings within just three months. The initiative, introduced in December 2025, reflects a targeted and timely intervention by the Power Division under the leadership of … Read more

Pakistan’s Energy Shift: How Domestic Power Is Reducing LNG Risks and Reshaping the Electricity Sector

Pakistan’s energy landscape is undergoing one of the most significant transitions in decades. A recent statement by Power Minister Awais Leghari highlights how the country’s increasing reliance on domestic electricity sources is helping shield the economy from disruptions in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets. The shift is part of a broader reform agenda launched … Read more

Pakistan Moves Toward Competitive Power Market with First 200MW Electricity Deal Under Wheeling System

Pakistan is preparing to finalize its first major electricity transaction under a new wheeling auction system, with plans to seal a 200-megawatt deal by June. The development marks a major step toward transforming Pakistan’s electricity sector by introducing competition and allowing direct transactions between power producers and large consumers. Under the wheeling system, industrial and … Read more