China’s Oct refined fuel exports fall to 18-month low BEIJING: China’s refined fuel exports fell to an 18-month low in October, customs data showed on Monday, as weak... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:14pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices buoyed by hot summer weather forecasts SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices held steady this week as forecasts of higher temperatures... Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:14pm
Opinion Pakistan needs to implement comprehensive contingency plan This is apropos a letter to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper recently. I would like to add to my... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Markets Lower LNG prices trigger surge in Asian spot market purchases SINGAPORE: Price-sensitive liquefied natural gas buyers from China, India and parts of Southeast Asia are snapping... Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:57am
Opinion UFG: the elephant in the room Natural gas is the most important energy source in Pakistan’s energy mix providing 40% of its primary energy... Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:37am
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot prices inch up as market eyes Australia strikes, Freeport LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices inched up this week amid supply concerns as workers at... Published 15 Sep, 2023 05:02pm
Print 24 spot cargoes: PLL seeks exemption from PPRA conditions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL) has sought exemption from applicability of PPRA conditions to procure ... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 08:07am
Business & Finance PSO receivables reach all-time high of Rs740bn ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan State Oil’s (PSO) receivables reached an all-time high of Rs740 billion, with the Sui... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:33am
Print Industrial consumers: PLL, SSGC may be allowed to auction off unutilized capacity of LNG ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 10:04am
Print LNG supply: Framework agreement inked with Azerbaijan LAHORE: In a bid to help fulfill country’s energy requirements through cooperation in the fields of oil and gas,... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 09:34am
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices slip on muted demand, high EU stocks LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week, as muted demand in Northeast Asia and high gas... Published 14 Jul, 2023 05:07pm
Markets Pakistan LNG gets bids from Trafigura for Jan, Feb cargoes Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL) received a bid from commodities trader Trafigura at $23.47 per million British thermal units... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 09:00pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices flat as demand remains tepid KUALA LUMPUR: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices remained flat this week as demand remains muted and... Published 30 Jun, 2023 05:44pm
Editorials ‘Massive’ load-shedding, ‘inflated’ bills EDITORIAL: Summer never comes without the curse of load-shedding in this country, more in rural than urban areas, ... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
Opinion Managing energy imports to save forex reserves Pakistan relies on imports for 49 percent of its primary energy supplies, which strains its already limited foreign... Updated 22 Jun, 2023 06:12am
Markets Pakistan LNG fails to secure cargoes for Oct-Dec: report Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL), a government subsidiary that procures LNG from the international market, has not... Updated 20 Jun, 2023 08:18pm
Print ECC advises PD: RLNG demand be firmed up 3 months in advance ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has advised Petroleum Division to ensure that... Updated 17 Jun, 2023 08:48am
Markets Govt seeks spot LNG cargoes, inks supply deal with Azerbaijan SINGAPORE: Pakistan has issued two tenders seeking spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for the first time in... Updated 14 Jun, 2023 10:33am
Markets Bangladesh to import four LNG cargoes in June DHAKA: Bangladesh will import four spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery in June to meet increased... Published 17 Apr, 2023 02:21pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot prices slip as muted North Asia demand weighs SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices this week slipped to a 22-month low amid slow demand from... Published 14 Apr, 2023 04:54pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot prices remain at 21-month low LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices remained flat this week at the lowest level since July 2021 on... Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:17pm
Markets EU countries seek legal option to stop Russian LNG imports BRUSSELS: European Union countries agreed on Tuesday to seek a legal option to stop Russian companies sending... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:17am
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices slip as weak northern demand remains SINGAPORE: Asian spot prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) declined this week, falling to a 21-month low, as weak... Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:43pm
Print Too tight fiscal space: MoF bans SGs, subsidies Cites limited fiscal space and cap on expenditures as reasons Updated 21 Mar, 2023 09:02am
Print LNG import: ECC may allow PLL to execute FA with Azeri firm ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) may allow Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) to execute a proposed... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:54am
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices slip for ninth week as demand remains weak SINGAPORE: Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices slipped for a ninth consecutive week, leaving them down... Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:13pm
Business & Finance Govt plans to quadruple coal-fired power ISLAMABAD: Government plans to quadruple its domestic coal-fired capacity to reduce power generation costs and will... Published 15 Feb, 2023 06:27am
Business & Finance Ogra reduces prices of imported LNG for Feb ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday announced a little reduction in imported LNG prices... Published 14 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Print ECC to meet today ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet meeting has been convened with eight-point... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 08:51am
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices rise on increase in European gas prices LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose for the second consecutive week on higher gas prices in... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:51pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points