Pakistan Power Market Reform: Energy Minister Awais Leghari says Pakistan has launched a new electricity trading system (CTBCM) that moves beyond the “single-buyer” model, letting industrial and large consumers buy and sell power directly under bilateral contracts. UK Household Relief: The UK expands the Warm Home Discount so every means-tested-benefit household can get a £150 payment this winter, as campaigners warn it still won’t fully tackle rising bills. Grid Bottleneck Watch: Scotland’s community councils are pushing back on the green buildout after NESO warned cross-border links to England lack capacity, forcing wind farms to cut output. Energy Security in Focus: Turkey’s energy minister calls the current global situation a “perfect storm,” citing Hormuz risks plus shocks from Venezuela and the Russia-Ukraine war. War Hits Oil Infrastructure: Ukraine says it struck key Russian oil and logistics facilities in the Moscow region, underscoring how conflict is feeding energy risk. AI + Power Infrastructure: Schneider Electric’s MENA summit put “energy intelligence” front and center, linking electrification, data centers, cybersecurity and AI to the next phase of demand. Renewables + Storage Deal: MOL Group inaugurated a 37.4 MWp solar park with 20 MW/40 MWh storage in Hungary to cut emissions and stabilize grid fluctuations. LPG Subsidy Controls: India will require Aadhaar biometric authentication to book subsidised LPG refills from Oct. 1, aiming to curb diversion. Fuel Price Pressure (Europe): Germany plans gasoline and diesel tax cuts from Oct. 1 and is discussing a potential fuel-price cap by Jan. 1, 2027.