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Day: December 3, 2024

K-Electric Announces Launch of KHI Awards 2025 to Celebrate Community Impact

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K-Electric

K-Electric (KE) has officially launched the 4th edition of the KHI Awards 2025, with applications now open from December 1, 2024. This prestigious initiative aims to recognize and promote institutional-level philanthropy, encouraging not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises, and entities driving social and environmental impact projects in Karachi, Dhabeji, Gharo (Sindh), and Uthal, Vinder, Bela (Balochistan) to participate. Since its inception in…

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Over 3,300 Industrial Units in Punjab Operate Without Environmental Control Systems, EPA Reports

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Air-pollution

LAHORE – A recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the Punjab Environment Department reveals that out of the 8,308 industrial units across 36 districts in Punjab, 3,303 are still operating without an Environmental Control System (ECS). The report, made public under the Access to Information Act, highlights the need for stricter adherence to environmental regulations. According to…

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Union Protest Over Dismissal Disrupts Sui Gas Operations for Three Weeks

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Gas-Project

ISLAMABAD – Gas transportation from the Sui field in Balochistan faced disruptions for three weeks due to a protest by the CBA union following the termination of an employee accused of theft. The protest, which risked critical energy supplies to industries, power plants, and households, ended after the employee was proven guilty by a court of law. The dispute began…

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SC Admits Petitions on Government’s Responsibility to Ensure Least-Cost Power Supply

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Supreme-Court

ISLAMABAD – A constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, on Monday accepted petitions urging a declaration that providing affordable power supply is the federal government’s constitutional duty under Article 9. Notices were issued to the attorney general after the bench removed registrar’s office objections to the petitions. Prominent petitioners include FPCCI Vice President Zaki Aijaz…

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Govt to Sue Consultants Over Neelum-Jhelum Project Tunnel Fault

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Neelum-Jhelum

ISLAMABAD – The government is contemplating legal action against the consultants of the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHP) following repeated structural faults in the Rs500 billion project, which has deprived the country of an affordable and environmentally friendly power supply. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to make a final decision after consultations with stakeholders, as a special committee examines the…

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Bank Alfalah Wins Dual Honors at Pakistan Banking Awards 2024

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Bank-Alfalah

Karachi, December 2, 2024 – Bank Alfalah has achieved a remarkable milestone at the Pakistan Banking Awards 2024, securing the ‘Best Bank for Digital Excellence’ award for the third consecutive year and the ‘Best Bank for Customer Engagement’ award for the sixth time since 2016. These accolades reflect the Bank’s commitment to innovation and customer-centricity. The recognition for digital excellence…

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Pakistan-Türkiye Celebrate 77 Years of Diplomatic Ties in Ankara

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Pakistan-Turkiye

Ankara, Türkiye – A celebratory event was held at Pakistan House in Ankara to mark the 77th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. The occasion was graced by prominent Turkish leaders, including Former Foreign Minister and Member of Parliament Mevlut Cavusoglu, Chairperson of the Human Rights Investigation Commission of the Turkish Parliament MP Derya Yanik, Former Deputy Prime…

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Thar Coal produces affordable electricity, but transmission challenges hold back the promise of low-cost power: Murad Shah.

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Thar-Coal

Thar coal produces power for Rs 4.8/KWh compared to imported coal at Rs 19.5/ KWh KARACHI (Dec 2): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that Thar Coal is the most affordable source of electricity generation in the country, however, due to transmission constraints, there are instances when the delivery of this inexpensive power is hindered, preventing the full…

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Govt to transit major coal power plants to Thar coal

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coal power plants

Aimed to reduce energy costs and reliance on imported coal, the federal government has decided to shift the coal-based power plants at Jamshoro, Thal, and Sahiwal to utilize locally sourced Thar coal. The decision was finalized during the 28th meeting of the Thar Coal and Energy Board, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Key federal and provincial…

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