May 13, 2020: In the wake of a meeting presided over by Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan couple of days ago about water security and construction of mega dams including Diamer Basha Dam Project, all efforts are underway by the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to ensure timely mobilization of the contractor and effective follow up on Diamer Basha…
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WoodMac: Vestas Tops Global Wind Turbine Supplier Rankings in 2019
Vestas, Siemens Gamesa and General Electric were the largest suppliers last year in the consolidating global market for wind turbines, according to new figures from Wood Mackenzie. All three companies put up record installations in a global market expected to be worth $600 billion over the course of the 2019-2028 period. Denmark’s Vestas held onto its position as the world’s…
Read MoreMasroor Mahmud Appointed as General Electric’s CEO for Pakistan
General Electric (GE) has announced the appointment of Masroor Mahmud as its CEO for Pakistan. He is mandated with driving the company’s growth in the country and aligning business strategy across all GE sectors with the government’s vision for development. In addition, Masroor will focus on enhancing talent development, ensuring risk management, and building a strong brand, through long-term, strategic…
Read MoreUK plans £250m boost for cycle lanes and fast-track e-scooter trials
The government is expected to unveil a £250m investment in UK cycle lanes to encourage commuters to ride to work instead of using public transport, as part of the effort to prevent a resurgence of coronavirus. Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, is expected to make the funding announcement during his appearance at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing on Saturday. There…
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