Amidst stringent security measures, Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi has embarked on a significant two-day official visit to Pakistan, marking the first such visit by a head of state post the February 8 general elections. His arrival comes at a pivotal moment characterized by escalating tensions in the Middle East and Pakistan’s efforts to complete the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, which…
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Ministry of Climate Change to Engage Stakeholders for Sustainable Nitrogen Management Roadmap
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) is set to embark on a collaborative effort with stakeholders to address the critical issue of sustainable nitrogen management in South Asia. Recognizing the dual importance of nitrogen in agriculture and its potential environmental repercussions, the ministry aims to develop a comprehensive South Asia Roadmap for Sustainable Nitrogen Management. Nitrogen, while…
Read MoreHydropower Project Spurs Forest Conservation and Economic Growth in Chitral Village
In the village of Sorech, nestled within Upper Chitral district, the commissioning of a 500-kilowatt hydropower station has sparked a transformative shift in local life. Residents, including Mohammad Nadir, Abdul Nasir, Iqbal Murad, and Musa Khan, joyously shared with reporters that since the station’s inauguration three years ago, not a single tree has been felled for cooking or heating purposes.…
Read MoreMajor Global Utilities Alliance Commits to Triple Renewable Capacity by 2030
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Today, the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) unveiled a bold initiative at the 14th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), aiming to significantly scale up renewable energy capacity. The alliance, comprising leading global utilities, announced their joint intent to increase renewable energy capacity within their portfolios to 749 GW by 2030, marking a substantial…
Read MoreMari Petroleum Discovers Oil at Shawal-1 Exploration Well
Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has announced a significant oil discovery at the Shawal-1 Well, located in the Mari Development & Production Lease (Mari D&PL) in Sindh Province. MPCL, operating with 100% working interest, successfully drilled the well to a depth of 1,136 meters into the Ghazij Formation. During testing, the Shawal-1 Well yielded 1,040 Barrels of ~30 deg API…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Assessing the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: A solution to Pakistan’s energy crisis?
Officials weigh the impact of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline on national energy security amidst mounting US pressure to abandon the plan The rooftop of Vaqar Zakaria’s home in Islamabad is strewn with photovoltaic panels that he says have lowered his electricity bill to virtually nothing. This is countered by the stark contrast in his rising gas costs. “From a steady…
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