Petroleum Division strongly denounces vilification campaign in media against SSGC Chairperson, Board of Directors

SSGC

This is about recent news items circulating in electronic, print and social media concerning Sui Southern Gas Company and its Board of Directors.The Petroleum Division condemns the malicious campaign against the SSGC, its chairperson and its board of directors.Dr. Shamshad Akhter along with the Board members has successfully led the organization since her initial appointment in 2019. Under her visionary…

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OGRA DETERMINES RLNG PRICE

OGRA

Islamabad. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in accordance with the Policy Guidelines of the Federal Government has determined the Regasified Liquified Natural Gas (RLNG) prices for sui companies with effective from January st, 2024 as under: The decrease in RLNG prices is due to decrease in DES price. The RLNG price notification for the month of January, 2023…

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IT exports surge 23pc y/y to record $303m in December

IT

KARACHI: The Information technology (IT) exports surged to a record high of $303 million in December, up 17 percent month-on-month and 23 percent year-on-year, industry data showed on Wednesday. The IT exports in December were also higher than the last 12-month average of $222 million, reflecting the strong performance of the sector, brokerage Topline Securties said in a report. The…

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Oil down over strong US dollar

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ANKARA  –   Oil prices dipped on Wednesday amid concerns over China’s economic growth and the strength of the US dollar. The international benchmark crude Brent traded at $77.68 per barrel at 0723 GMT, a 0.77% decrease from the closing price of $78.29 a barrel in the previous trading session on Tuesday. The American benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), traded at the…

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330MW Thar coal-fired project: PPIB to conduct ICB for sale of power to KE sans GoP guarantee

Thar-Coal-Plant

ISLAMABAD: Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has decided to conduct International Competitive Bidding (ICB) for an Independent Auction Administrator (IAA) for the 330 MW Thar coal power project for sale of electricity to K-Electric (KE) as a private power purchaser without GoP guarantee, official sources told Business Recorder. Sharing the details, sources said, M/s Siddiqsons Energy Limited (SEL), the developer…

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Pakistan launches military strikes inside Iran in response to bombing

Foreign-Affairs

In early hours of 18 January 2024, Pakistan carried out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by terrorists responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The precision strikes were carried out using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions and stand-off weapons. Maximum care was taken to avoid collateral damage. Hideouts used by terrorist organisations namely Balochistan Liberation Army and Balochistan Liberation…

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Pakistan Launches Three Groundbreaking Initiatives Through The Efforts of Hisaar Foundation

hisaar

Karachi – In the wake of the recently concluded 6th Karachi International Water Conference, organized by Hisaar Foundation (HF) in association with Infra Zamin Pakistan and other partners, Pakistan has taken a significant leap by unveiling three essential initiatives aimed at addressing pressing water and climate challenges. The two-day conference, a testament to Hisaar Foundation’s persistent dedication to water-related issues…

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KCCI DELEGATION MEETS CHAIRMAN KPTZaidi grills Shipping Cos, vows to go tough against exorbitantly high, unlawful charges

KCCI

KARACHI: Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, after listening to the grievances being faced by business community due to exorbitantly high and totally unjust charges, grilled Shipping Companies for terribly looting traders by overcharging under various headers without any justification.KPT will go very tough against the highhandedness of shipping companies, hence, they should submit details of their…

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Pakistan’s Strong Condemnation of the Unprovoked Violation of its Air Space

Foreign-Affairs

Pakistan strongly condemns the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran and the strike inside Pakistani territory which resulted in death of two innocent children while injuring three girls. This violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty is completely unacceptable and can have serious consequences. It is even more concerning that this illegal act has taken place despite the existence of several channels…

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Oil and gas firms to be allowed to sell 50pc gas to private sector: minister

Energy-minister

ISLAMABAD: The government is going to allow the country’s oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) companies — OGDCL, PPL, GHPL, Mari gas, and foreign companies — to directly sell 50 percent of gas to the private sector and 50 percent to state-owned gas companies. This initiative would not only help reduce the financial morass of the E&P companies that…

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