The Government of Pakistan, with strategic support from Meezan Bank and the Pakistan Stock Exchange, has launched its first sovereign Green Sukuk—marking a significant advancement in sustainable and Shariah-compliant public financing.
Meezan Bank played a central role in this landmark issuance, serving as Joint Financial and Shariah Advisor. In addition...
The second Asia Energy Transition Summit, jointly organised by the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), the Alliance for Climate Justice and Clean Energy (ACJCE) and the Pakistan Renewable Energy Coalition (PREC), concluded at LUMS on December 7. The two-day event brought together federal ministers, parliamentarians, civil servants, climate and energy...
The government on Tuesday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.36 and Rs11.37 per litre, respectively, for the current fortnight (ending July 31), attributing the hike to higher international prices and import premiums.
In a late-night announcement, the Ministry of Finance said the Oil and Gas...
In a major step toward formalizing Pakistan’s solar installation sector, LONGi has launched its Certified Installer Program, a structured initiative designed to enhance technical expertise, recognize performance, and strengthen the nationwide installer community.
Operating under the “LONGi Certified Installer” and “LONGi Elite Installer” tracks, the program combines technical training, certification,...
The Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that the renewable energy is the answer to environmental degradation causing climate disasters in the country.
“The solar is the best energy source to preserve the environment in view of the current climatic conditions and prevent natural disasters like floods...
In a strategic move, Hub Power Company Limited (Hubco) is set to acquire shares of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company Limited (SECMC). This significant development marks a key collaboration in the energy sector, combining the strengths and resources of two major players to further enhance the efficiency and sustainability...
Suggesting a pragmatic, phased-wise, and collaborative approach for the early retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs), experts and energy economists, here at a webinar, have warned that abrupt decisions could jeopardize both energy security and economic stability in the country.
The webinar on “Early Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants in...
Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) has been recognized on the Forbes 2025 Net Zero Leaders list, ranking fourth in 2025. Forbes compiled its list with data from Sustainalytics and Morningstar to assess companies’ progress towards a net-zero future. It evaluated each company’s management structure to aid in risk assessment, governance, strategy, and metrics for achieving...
The LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), in collaboration with Pakistan’s National Productivity Organization (NPO) and the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Japan, is hosting the International Conference on Green Productivity 2.0 (GP 2.0) on November 28–29, 2025, at LUMS, Lahore.
The two-day international gathering will bring together more than 80 foreign delegates...
As part of AKDN’s commitment to net zero by 2030, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is installing the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project. To commence the project, a signing ceremony was held with Exide Pakistan Limited, who will be executing the project at AKU’s Stadium Road Campus in Karachi,...
