Federal government refuses to budge on reducing taxes on oil.

Officials discuss plans increase gas supply to mainstream electricity generation.

Regulator wants to raise prices; ministry afraid of political consequences.

Consumers to bear interest payments, govt encouraging alternate power sources.

Islamabad intends to give direct subsidy in gas through BISP.

Also offers to finance the cost of pipeline construction.

Seeks increased gas supply regular payments; could lead to tariff cut.

PPL to launch exploratory venture in Iraq; government works on new refinery policy.

USAID working on a plan to add 1,000MW to the system, supports subsidy for lifeline consumers only.

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation first on the list.