KARACHI (Aug 9): Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in their one-on-one meeting at CM House, discussed different projects the federal government has initiated in the province and decided to speed up their timely completion.The CM thanked the prime minister for his visit and get the progress and issues of the…
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Experts Advocate for Solar Adoption to Bolster Pakistan’s Energy Resilience
KARACHI: Energy experts are urging greater adoption of solar energy in Pakistan, emphasizing its potential to reduce dependency on fossil fuels, lower energy costs, and improve electricity access in remote regions. They argue that solar energy also promotes job creation, environmental sustainability, and contributes to a more resilient energy sector. The experts praised the government’s efforts to incentivize solar energy…
Read MoreFPCCI Urges Accountability for IPPs as High Tariffs Strain Pakistan’s Economy
LAHORE: Zaki Aijaz, Vice President and Regional Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has called for urgent action from the task force on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Pakistan’s Power Sector Reforms to hold the country’s 40 IPPs accountable. In a statement on Friday, Aijaz underscored the increasing frustration among the public and business…
Read MoreOCAC urges OGRA to thoroughly probe into unnecessary HSD imports to ensure oil industry’s survival
The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has urged the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to thoroughly investigate the issue of unjust and unnecessary imports of High-Speed Diesel to ensure the survival of Pakistan’s petroleum industry.The demand to this effect is contained in a recent letter sent by the OCAC Chairman, Adil Khattak, to the OGRA Chairman.The OCAC Chairman informed…
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