Palm falls as softer Dalian’s palm olein triggers profit-taking
Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Thursday
Energy & Natural Resources
Copper slips from multi-week high on Middle East uncertainty
Copper prices retreated from multi-week highs on Thursday
Africa, Southeast Asia drive China solar panel exports to record in March
China’s solar panel exports soared to a record in March,
Govt signs IFC deal to roll out smart metres for 10 million power consumers
The Power Division and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Monday
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions
Solar policy pits govt against public
Solar power generation has proven to be socially acceptable, economically viable and environmentally friendly
EU states seek windfall tax on energy firms
Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies’ profits in reaction
OMC sales surge in Pakistan, but ME tensions could test demand
Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) recorded a strong rebound in March 2026,
Massive hike in LPG prices announced
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced a massive increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Circular debt stock stands at Rs1.8trn as of Feb 2026: PD
ISLAMABAD: Power Division has claimed that the stock of circular debt stood at Rs. 1,837 billion as of February 2026.