Proposed US port fees on China-built ships begin choking coal, agriculture exports LOS ANGELES/CARLSBAD: President Donald Trump’s plan to revive U.S. shipbuilding using massive fees on China-linked... Published 20 Mar, 2025 12:43pm
Markets Pakistan’s power generation falls 15% MoM, costs plunge 30% in February Power generation falls to lowest in five years, says JS Global Updated 17 Mar, 2025 02:41pm
Markets China’s coal imports tick up in January-February despite risks to outlook BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 2.1% year-on-year, official data showed on Friday, as the import arbitrage... Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:01am
Markets China’s January-February imports of soybean, coal rise; iron ore, crude oil fall China imports of soybean and coal rose in January-February from a year earlier, while those of iron ore, crude oil,... Published 07 Mar, 2025 09:48am
Markets Pakistan’s power generation decreases in January as demand dips Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,152 GWh (10,957 MW) in January 2025, a decrease of 2% YoY compared to... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 06:10pm
Markets China buys less Russian coal in 2024 despite record imports BEIJING: China, the world’s top coal importer, bought less Russian coal in 2024 while increasing purchases from... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:26pm
Markets China’s coal imports hit record high in 2024 BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 14.4% in 2024 to a record high, official data showed on Monday, as lower... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:11pm
Markets Global coal consumption expected to hit record high in 2024, IEA says PARIS: Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record high this year and stay near that level until 2027 as... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:43pm
Business & Finance Thatta Cement rejects ‘abrupt shutdown’ claims, says plant remains fully operational Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) categorically rejected claims made by a competitor alleging an abrupt shutdown... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 05:22pm
Markets China’s Oct coal imports from Russia rise 13% BEIJING: China’s coal imports from Russia rose 13% in October from the same month a year earlier despite sanctions... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:21pm
Markets China’s October coal imports rise 29% year-on-year BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 29% in October from a year earlier, customs data showed on Thursday, putting... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:21pm
Markets Anglo to sell 33pc stake in Australian steelmaking coal assets JOHANNESBURG: Anglo American has agreed to sell a 33.3% stake in a joint venture that owns a 70% interest in the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Print Imported coal supply to Sahiwal power plant: CPPA-G asks PR to increase number of freight trains ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has asked Pakistan Railways (PR) to increase... Updated 29 Oct, 2024 09:23am
Markets Power generation in Pakistan falls in September amid rising costs, shift to renewables Power generation in Pakistan stood at 12,487 GWh (17,343 MW) in September 2024, a decline of over 6% YoY compared to... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 10:49pm
Markets India to launch coal exchange soon NEW DELHI: India is planning to establish a coal exchange which will aim to stabilize prices of the fuel and improve... Published 22 Oct, 2024 06:33am
Markets Energy mix: Global commitments restrict fossil fuel growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a serious dilemma. It needs cheap energy which could be produced with indigenous ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Print CRA on the cards to ensure transparency in imported coal pricing ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to establish a Coal Regulatory Authority (CRA) to ensure transparency in... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:02am
Markets Minister briefs French envoy on alternative energy projects KARACHI: Minister of Energy, Development and Planning Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Thursday met French ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Markets Pakistan’s power generation falls sharply amid rising costs, solarisation Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 13,180 GWh (17,714 MW) in August 2024, a decline of over 17% YoY as... Updated 19 Sep, 2024 10:24pm
Markets China’s August coal output up on more power, chemical demand BEIJING: China’s coal output rose 2.8% in August from a year earlier, statistics bureau data showed on Saturday, on... Published 14 Sep, 2024 10:48am
Markets China’s August coal imports rise 3% as heat waves spur power demand BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 3% in August as utilities continued to stock up amid record-breaking hot weather,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:45am
Opinion ‘Xinjiang, Balochistan and FATA’ This is apropos to two back-to-back letters titled ‘Xinjiang, Balochistan and FATA’ Xinjiang now boasts a state... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Markets China’s July coal import surge boosts its major suppliers, except Russia BEIJING: China increased its coal imports from Indonesia, Mongolia and Australia, customs data showed on Tuesday, as... Published 20 Aug, 2024 12:03pm
Markets China’s coal output rises as share of electricity slips: Russell LAUNCESTON: China’s production of coal is rising while its share of electricity generation is declining, a seeming... Published 19 Aug, 2024 10:12am
Markets China’s July coal output up BEIJING: China’s coal output rose 2.8% year-on-year in July as mines ramped up production to ensure steady supply... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Editorials Shifting to Thar coal EDITORIAL: How on earth is Pakistan going to convince Chinese power plants – in Sahiwal, Port Qasim and Hub, with ... Published 12 Aug, 2024 06:36am
Markets China’s July coal imports rise BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose to a seven-month high in July, General Administration of Customs data showed on... Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Markets China’s July coal imports rise to seven-month high BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose to a seven-month high in July, General Administration of Customs data showed on... Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:50pm
Markets CM terms Sindh ‘energy basket’ for entire country KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh is the energy basket for entire Pakistan which... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Print Govt considering importing coal from Kyrgyzstan Sources say Ambassador of Pakistan to Kyrgyz Republic called on Talaibek Baigaziev, Kyrgyz Deputy Minister of Energy and discussed cooperation on energy between two countries Updated 03 Aug, 2024 10:23pm