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PolicyAIOct 23, 2026

Pakistan Shortlists 10 Bidders for IESCO Privatisation

Pakistan has prequalified 10 bidders for the privatisation of IESCO, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company, moving the transaction into its next competitive phase. IESCO is the first state-owned distribution company in the government's IMF-linked privatisation queue, with other DISCOs expected to follow if the process concludes successfully.

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PolicyOct 20, 2026

Pakistan's Power Sector Circular Debt Climbs to Rs. 1.675 Billion

Pakistan's power sector circular debt has risen to Rs. 1.675 billion as of October 2026, ARY News reported, adding to financial pressure across the energy supply chain. The accumulation reflects persistent shortfalls in DISCO revenue collection, delayed government subsidies, and rising capacity payment obligations owed to Independent Power Producers.

Load SheddingOct 15, 2026

K-Electric Ends Temporary Unscheduled Load Shedding Across Karachi

K-Electric has ended the temporary unscheduled load shedding that had been affecting Karachi as of 14 October 2026, giving relief to millions of residential and commercial consumers. Power outages should now revert to KE's published feeder schedules, making disruptions more predictable for households and businesses across the city.

Solar & WindOct 13, 2026

NEPRA Grants Generation Concurrence to 269MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project at Dhabeji

NEPRA has granted generation concurrence to Aerem Energy (Private) Limited for a 269MW wind-solar hybrid power project at Dhabeji in District Thatta, Sindh. The approval clears a key regulatory milestone for one of the larger hybrid renewable investments proposed for Pakistan's southern electricity grid.

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Company NewsAIOct 4, 2026

Trafo Engineering Grows from Repair Shop to Power-Sector Manufacturer Over Two Decades

Trafo Engineering, established in 2000 by Mr. Barkat Ali, has grown from a small transformer repair workshop into an engineering and manufacturing company over more than two decades. The firm now serves Pakistan's industrial and power sectors, contributing to the domestic supply chain for electrical equipment used by distribution utilities and industrial clients nationwide.

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PolicyAISep 22, 2026

Pakistan's First Electricity Wheeling Auction Signals Move to Competitive Power Market

Pakistan has conducted its first electricity wheeling auction, a landmark step away from the centralised single-buyer model that has governed the power sector for decades. The auction allows large buyers to procure power directly from generators using the national grid, marking the beginning of competitive electricity trading in Pakistan.

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PolicyAIAug 26, 2026

Government to Privatise LESCO and MEPCO Without Splitting Either Utility

Pakistan's Ministry of Privatisation has decided to sell LESCO and MEPCO to private investors as whole, unsplit entities rather than dividing them into smaller zones first. The move covers two of Punjab's largest distribution companies and must still clear a formal NEPRA licence transfer process before ownership changes hands.

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Solar & WindAIAug 19, 2026

Pakistan Requests Additional $300 Million from World Bank for Tarbela 5th Hydropower Project

Pakistan has formally requested an additional $300 million from the World Bank to cover cost escalation on the 1,410 MW Tarbela 5th Hydropower Project. The request is the second top-up under the existing Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Project loan, the parent facility through which the Bank is funding the broader Tarbela Dam expansion.

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PolicyAIAug 12, 2026

LESCO and MEPCO Enter Privatisation Queue as EY-Parthenon Wins Airport Adviser Role

Pakistan's Privatisation Commission has approved EY-Parthenon as financial adviser for outsourcing Lahore and Karachi airports while designating LESCO and MEPCO as the fourth batch of power distribution companies to enter the privatisation process. FESCO, leading the first DISCO batch, has already attracted around a dozen local and international investors with expressions of interest currently under review.

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PolicyAIAug 9, 2026

12 Investors Express Interest in FESCO Privatisation Including K-Electric and Engro

The Privatisation Commission has received 12 expressions of interest for FESCO from three Turkish firms, one Chinese company, and eight Pakistani investor groups. Bidders are seeking a 51% to 100% stake with full management control, marking a significant milestone in the government's DISCO privatisation programme.

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Company NewsAIOct 4, 2026

Trafo Engineering Grows from Repair Shop to Power-Sector Manufacturer Over Two Decades

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Company NewsAIAug 8, 2026

Wafi Energy Inaugurates 7.4 Million-Litre Petrol Tank in KP

Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited has inaugurated a 7.4 million-litre motor gasoline storage tank in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, expanding the province's local fuel buffer. The facility is expected to reduce petrol supply disruptions across KP and improve fuel access for generator-dependent households and businesses during load-shedding hours.

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Company NewsAIJul 24, 2026

K-Electric Industrial Feeders Consume Record 6.08 Billion Units in FY26

K-Electric's industrial feeders consumed a record 6.08 billion units of electricity in FY26, surpassing the previous high of 5.84 billion units set in FY22 and marking a 20 percent year-on-year surge. The milestone was driven largely by the B3 category of cement, steel, and textile producers, with KE also adding 349 new industrial connections and 168 MW of fresh demand to its Karachi grid.

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Company NewsAIJul 23, 2026

StarCharge Energy Pakistan and Bahum Global Sign MoU to Build EV Charging Network

StarCharge Energy Pakistan, a Chinese EV charging firm, and Bahum Global Pakistan have signed an MoU to jointly develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. Financial terms and deployment timelines were not disclosed, but the deal highlights growing foreign interest in Pakistan's nascent EV market.

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