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Pakistan’s power generation increases in November as cost inches up

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,032 GWh (11,156 MW) in November 2024, an increase of over 6% YoY...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 06:21pm

BR Research

Reforming generation and transmission

NEPRA’s latest report exposes Pakistan’s power sector for what it is: a circus of inefficiency. Over 45,000 MW of...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 08:51am

Editorials

The appalling state of power sector

EDITORIAL: The poor performance of power sector companies cost the exchequer Rs660 billion in FY24 despite a...

Updated 16 Dec, 2024 07:35am

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PM Shehbaz calls for immediate shutdown of inefficient power plants, pushes for renewables

Statement from PM's Office says premier wants reforms in power sector expedited

Updated 13 Dec, 2024 09:54pm

Markets

Outsandings against provincial depts/entities: Power minister seeks CMs’ intervention for recovery

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has sought personal interventions of chief ministers...

Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:29am

Discos’ sell-off: Power Division fails to satisfy Senate panel

ISLAMABAD: Power Division on Thursday failed to satisfy the Senate Standing Committee on Power about privatisation...

Updated 13 Dec, 2024 02:26pm

KE FCA for October: Nepra to approve Re0.27/unit negative adjustment

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) will approve negative adjustment of Re0.27 per unit...

Updated 13 Dec, 2024 10:32pm

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‘Rs146bn unpaid’: Energy minister writes letters to provinces for outstanding power dues

Overdue electricity bills hindering ongoing reforms in energy sector, Awais Leghari says

Updated 12 Dec, 2024 10:31pm

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ADB approves $200mn loan to modernise Pakistan’s power distribution network

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a $200 million loan to modernise Pakistan’s power...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:45pm

Opinion

The unseen costs of power sector mismanagement

The ongoing public discourse surrounding K-Electric’s PKR 68 billion claim for write-offs reveals an alarming gap...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:23am

BR Research

Winter Incentive Package: A welcome U-Turn

The government’s decision to include net metering electricity consumers in the Winter Demand Initiative is a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 09:00am

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IPP deals: Saif Power approves revised agreements with govt

Saif Power Limited (SPWL), an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has approved implementing amended agreements with...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:15pm

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Deals with IPPs: Nishat Chunian Power approves revised agreements with govt

Nishat Chunian Power Limited (NCPL), an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has approved the implementation of amended...

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:44pm

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Power sector: Private Sector Participation is a must

Pakistan’s power sector is an enigma that continues to hold back the country’s economic potential. Despite...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:04am

Oct FCA: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.0159/unit negative adjustment

ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of Rs 1.0159 per...

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 03:04pm

Failure to sign BSPs, finalise OPMs: Nepra issues show-cause notices to CPPA-G, NTDC

Says CEO of Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed may also specify if would like to be heard in person

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 03:40pm

Markets

Pakistan’s ‘zombie power sector sucking the blood out of healthy firms’: Atif Mian

Noted economist says govt refusing to recognise the sector is bankrupt

Updated 22 Aug, 2024 03:33pm

Markets

Mari Petroleum reports profit of Rs77.3bn in FY24, announces 800% bonus shares and dividend

Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest E&P companies, posted a profit-after-tax (PAT)...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:16pm

Markets

‘No capacity payments’ received since PPA expiry in October 2022, says KAPCO

Pakistan’s power producer Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has rejected reports it is receiving payments...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:45pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan initiates talks on reprofiling Chinese power sector debt in country

Finance Minister says government is taking robust decisions to improve the country’s economy

Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:21pm

Opinion

Irresponsible actions could discourage investment in power sector

Pakistan’s power sector, pivotal for the country’s socioeconomic development, is currently grappling with a dire...

Updated 25 Jul, 2024 07:36am

Budget FY2024-25: Rs681bn earmarked for power tariff-related subsidies?

Announcement to be made with the condition that no supplementary budget, regular or technical will be provided

Updated 01 Jun, 2024 04:12pm

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Pakistan’s power generation falls over 8% year-on-year

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,023 GWh (10,784 MW) in March 2024, down 8.2% as compared to the same...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:23pm

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Oil tanker 'mafia': PM Shehbaz again pushes for renewable energy generation

Appreciates Punjab govt for taking steps to control power theft

Updated 15 Apr, 2024 06:46pm

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YoY: Pakistan’s power generation cost jumps, generation dips in February

Cost of power generation in Pakistan was up 9% while generation dipped 8% in February 2024. The cost in February...

Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:22pm

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Pakistan’s power generation cost sees 23% jump, generation dips in January

The cost of power generation in Pakistan saw a jump of 23% in January 2024, while generation declined by 2% as...

Updated 20 Feb, 2024 09:30pm

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APTMA urges govt to end unproductive cross-subsidies

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), which represents the largest industrial sector of Pakistan, has...

Updated 14 Feb, 2024 09:28pm

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POL sales down 7% YoY amid higher prices, economic slowdown

Sale of total petroleum products in Pakistan clocked in at 1.24 million tons in December, a decline of 7%...

Updated 02 Jan, 2024 07:09pm

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Oct’23 FCA: NEPRA approves Rs3.07/unit hike for DISCOs

Increase will not be applicable to K.Electric (KE) consumers, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), and lifeline consumers

Published 05 Dec, 2023 09:34pm

Business & Finance

Electricity consumers 'overcharged' in July & August: NEPRA report

Authority says it took 'serious notice' upon complaints reported in its offices from all over country regarding excessive, inflated, and wrong bills charged by distribution companies (Discos)

Updated 05 Dec, 2023 03:02am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 18	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 18	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 18	153.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 18	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 18	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 18	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
India Sensex / Dec 18	80,231.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	39,081.71
Hang Seng / Dec 18	19,857.31
FTSE 100 / Dec 18	8,222.99
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 18	20,267.35

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 18	70.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 18	17,585
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 18	2,644.54
Diesel/Litre / Dec 18	255.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
S.G.Power / Dec 18 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.17 ▲ 1.00 (12.24%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 18 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	9.43 ▲ 1.00 (11.86%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.47 ▲ 0.42 (10.37%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Suhail Jute / Dec 18 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	61.55 ▲ 5.60 (10.01%)
Attock Cement / Dec 18 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	259.27 ▲ 23.57 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Dec 18 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	564.23 ▲ 51.29 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Dec 18 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	180.01 ▼ -19.99 (-10.00%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 18 Imperial Limited(IML)	20.16 ▼ -2.24 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 18 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	44.37 ▼ -4.93 (-10.00%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	331.40 ▼ -36.82 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Synthetic Prod / Dec 18 Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited(SPEL)	45.89 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Dec 18 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	198.85 ▼ -22.08 (-9.99%)
Bilal Fibres / Dec 18 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	12.61 ▼ -1.40 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.15
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.34
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	67,234,901 ▼ -0.51
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	60,136,151 ▲ 0.13
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -1.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	46,669,770 ▼ -0.33
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 1.67
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▼ -0.46
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	36,858,206 ▲ 1.01

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