Pakistan: Power outages, water shortages add to people's woes in Rawalpindi

Jul 07, 2024

Amid the hot and humid weather in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, the residents are facing power outages of two to three hours, adding to their woes....

Pakistan: Balochistan faces severe winter crisis amid gas shortages, power outages

Dec 16, 2024

The dependence on gas cylinders has resulted in several deadly incidents, with numerous people injured or killed in explosions caused by these makeshift solutions.

China coal power producers proposes use of Renminbi in Pak Port Qasim

Aug 01, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 1 : Citing power shortages in Pakistan amid rising coal prices as well as to contain inflation, "all-weather" friend China proposed...

Pakistan: Domestic, industrial consumers to face gas shortage in winter

Nov 13, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], November 13 : Amid the severe energy crisis in Pakistan, domestic and industrial consumers will suffer shortages during the winter season as...

PoGB: Protest erupts in Jatial over electricity crisis during Ramadan

Mar 14, 2025

Residents of Jatial city of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan have taken to the streets in a fierce protest after facing prolonged power outages and severe...

Cash-strapped Pakistan inks agreement with Saudi Arabia-based bank to borrow USD 4.5 billion

Jul 05, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 6 : A debt-ridden Pakistan has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to borrow USD 4.5 billion...