Call for Shift to Competitive Electricity Market Gains Momentum

Competitive electricity market reforms took center stage in Karachi as industry leaders, government officials, and energy experts urged an end to Pakistan’s monopolistic single-buyer power model. Advocates stressed that adopting a transparent, multi-stakeholder system would boost efficiency, cut costs, and open direct trading between producers and consumers. Sindh Government’s Support Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir …

SBP Surprises Markets by Holding Policy Rate at 11%

In a move that caught many analysts off guard, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its key policy rate unchanged at 11% on July 30, 2025. The central bank’s decision came amid easing inflation and growing calls for further cuts to support economic recovery. However, concerns over energy prices and future inflation risks appear …

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