Pakistan’s First Wheeling Auction: ISMO Issues 400MW RFP
The Independent System and Market Operator of Pakistan has opened the country's first wheeling auction, offering 400MW to competitive suppliers serving large consumers. Proposals are due by 20 November 2026 under a framework that also mandates battery storage for solar and wind projects.
Venture Capital Bill, 2026: RIAA submits comments to SECP
The SECP has invited stakeholder comments on the draft Venture Capital Bill, 2026, which would give venture capital a dedicated statute for the first time. RIAA Barker Gillette's submission addresses the provisions that will determine whether the regime is used.
Force Majeure and the Gulf Conflict: What Pakistani Businesses Need to Know
The Gulf conflict has triggered force majeure declarations and disrupted supply chains critical to Pakistan. With no codified force majeure doctrine, Pakistani businesses face a strict impossibility threshold under the Contract Act, 1872 — and must also navigate demanding requirements of causation, notice, and mitigation.
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan chapter of the Lexology Panoramic Mining Guide 2025, offering a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory landscape governing Pakistan’s mining sector.
Pakistan Power Sector Legal Framework: 2025 Chambers Guide
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide on Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2025, providing comprehensive analysis of Pakistan's evolving electricity sector regulations.
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide on Public Procurement 2025, providing comprehensive insights into Pakistan's evolving procurement regulatory landscape.
