10 h. ago Tax revenue from electricity bills drops by Rs110 billion amid falling consumption

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs490 billion in taxes through electricity bills in FY2024–25, marking a sharp decline of Rs110 billion compared to Rs600 billion collected in the previous fiscal year. This drop reflects changing energy consumption trends and slower economic activity. According to official sources, the decrease in tax revenue is largely […]

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10 h. ago FPCCI urges nationwide shift to solar power for economic and energy relief

Pakistan can unlock major economic and environmental benefits by adopting solar energy across the country, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said on Saturday. During a meeting with a group of industrialists led by Zia Ur Rehman, Shahid Imran, convener of FPCCI’s Regional Committee on Food, highlighted Pakistan’s over 300 sunny […]

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7 d. ago PM says not to discourage solar power as ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’ App launched

Premier Shehbaz terms the mobile app launch as a revolutionary reform step which would benefit consumers Says despite concerns, government made tough decision to rebase prices and not pass the burden to consumers Calls the power theft worth Rs500bn annually the biggest challenge, saying efforts being made to curb the menace Announces Rs35 monthly PTV […]

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1 week ago Pakistan ranks among top countries generating 25% power from solar energy

Islamabad – Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in the field of solar energy by becoming one of the few countries in the world to produce over 25% of its electricity from sunlight. According to a joint report by Ember and Reuters, solar power contributed an average of 25.3% to Pakistan’s utility supply during the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s nuclear plants power 3,530 MW despite falling electricity demand

Pakistan’s nuclear power plants (NPPs) are a key part of the country’s energy supply. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, six nuclear reactors produce a total capacity of 3,530 MW. These plants help diversify Pakistan’s energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The Chashma Nuclear Power Station near Mianwali has four units with a […]

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