FPCCI & KATI DialogueEnergy, Land Prices and Policy Rate Top the AgendaAtif Ikram Sheikh

New-FPCCI

Karachi In a remarkable show of solidarity, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) – the apex body – and the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) have joined hands to make Karachi a business & industry-friendly city again through raising a collective, articulate voice; collaboration in research & development and approaching policy-making forums under the…

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Balochistan’s forests under threat

environmental-changes

Balochistan faces a significant environmental threat as its ancient forests transform due to human greed. The province boasts numerous renowned historic forests, including wild olive trees in the mountainous regions. The mild climate supports the growth of valuable trees, such as wild olives, juniper, and palos, offering various benefits. The oils extracted from these trees serve both culinary and medicinal…

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Capital’s 49 polluting brick kilns turned into zigzag technology

climate-change

ISLAMABAD: As many as 49 of the total 63 conventional brick kilns located within the federal capital territory, which were mainly responsible for air pollution, have been converted into zigzag technology, said a senior climate change ministry official. “This will help mitigate air pollution woes in the capital and surrounding areas.” He said four traditional brick kilns had been dismantled…

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TRAINING ON PV SYSTEM DESIGNING THROUGH PV Syst SOFTWARE COMPLETED by ETRC SPONSORED BY GIZ Pakistan.

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The training on Solar PV System Designing through Solar PV syst under the GIZ- REEE-II Project “Upgradation of Technical Skills” for 75 persons from AEDB approved companies finished on 04 January 2024. The training was provided in three batches each of 25 persons and the first two sessions were held at ETRC Lahore, and third session was held at PPIB…

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Türkiye can help Libya use its potential in energy: Minister

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Libya is important not only for Türkiye but also for global markets, Bayraktar said in a speech he delivered at the Energy and Economy Summit held in Tripoli on the weekend. The epidemics and wars in recent years have caused disruptions in the global energy markets, the minister stressed, adding that cooperation in the field of energy is needed. Securing…

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Private sector’s participation: Privatisation ministry, Power Div lock horns over Discos’ operations

Power-generation

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Privatisation and Power Division have reportedly locked horns on proposed plan of private sector participation in operation of Discos through long-term concessions leading to their eventual privatisation, well informed sources in Privatisation Commission told Business Recorder. Power Division, sources said, has prepared a new proposal for the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) with respect to Discos’ fate, after…

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