Energy Commission Urges Faster Shift to Renewables After Hormuz Disruption

A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission has called for an accelerated transition towards renewable energy following disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, warning that reliance on fossil fuels continues to expose economies to major risks. According to the commission, recent instability in global energy markets has revealed the structural weaknesses of…

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PM Intervention Restores Coal Supply to Sahiwal Power Plant, Railways Team Reshuffled

The coal supply crisis affecting the Sahiwal Power Plant has been resolved following high-level intervention by the government, ensuring continued electricity generation and grid stability. The issue arose when coal reserves at the 1,320-megawatt plant dropped to critically low levels, sufficient for only a few days of operation. The situation prompted the Power Division to…

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IESCO Starts Load Shedding Amid Petroleum Crisis and Power Shortfall

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has initiated load management across its service areas following a temporary decline in electricity generation caused by the ongoing international petroleum crisis. According to officials, rising petroleum prices and global supply chain disruptions have significantly impacted power generation, leading to a shortfall in electricity supply. As a result, IESCO has…

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