Pakistan to finalise Champions Trophy squad ‘after Saim Ayub’s recovery’

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LAHORE: Following the recovery of left-handed batsman Saim Ayub, who is dealing with a serious injury, Pakistan will finalise their Champions Trophy 2025 squad, Geo News reported citing sources, however an initial draft of the national team members will be forwarded to the International Cricket Council (ICC) today (Sunday). According to the protocol for ICC events, which requires participating nations to submit…

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Russian UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘deplaned’ after seat dispute

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Russia’s legendary mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov was kicked out of a flight in the United States over a seating dispute with the airline staff at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.  In a video that went viral on social media, airline staff can be seen confronting the martial arts fighter and asking him to shift his…

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Sarfaraz Ahmed parts ways with Quetta Gladiators

Sarfaraz Ahmed parts ways

KARACHI: Ahead of the upcoming 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), former Pakistan skipper and renowned batter Sarfaraz Ahmed on Sunday announced quitting Quetta Gladiators. He made the announcement on microblogging website Instagram by sharing a picture of himself with franchise owner Nadeem Omar. “Today I want to tell you that my time with Quetta Gladiators has come…

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Ministry establishes high-powered unit with intelligence officers to combat power theft in SEPCO

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SLAMABAD: In a significant move to strengthen efforts against power theft, the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has officially established a Distribution Company (DISCO) Support Unit (DSU) in the Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) to combat power theft. According to a notification from the Ministry of Energy, the DISCO Support Unit includes representatives from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence…

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Scrapping a coal power avenue

With energy minister Awais Khan Leghari listing the planned 300MW Gwadar coal power plant amongst projects considered unaffordable for the consumers and hinting at scrapping it — along with several other proposed generation schemes of 10,000MW — the future of the long-stalled project appears more uncertain than ever. The ‘warning’ comes at a time when the imported coal-based plant’s Chinese…

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MoU Signed to Form Joint Business Council Bangladesh – Pakistan Business Forum Held in Dhaka

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Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the Pakistani trade delegation, led by FPCCI, participated in Bangladesh – Pakistan Business Forum in Dhaka; which was organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI), on Monday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between FPCCI and FBCCI in the meeting to form Pakistan –…

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Pakistani delegation led by Dr Musadik Malik will showcase the mining potential at Future Mineral Forum, Riyadh

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January 13, 2025: Pakistan’s Minister of Petroleum and Water Resources Dr. Musadiq Malik alongside key policymakers, state-owned entities and industry leaders will represent Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh from the 14-16th of January. The delegation, including prominentcompanies like Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, MariEnergies, Government Holdings (Private) Limited, Pakistan Minerals (Private) Limited,…

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“KSTAR Powers Pakistan’s Renewable Future with Innovative Energy Solutions and Strategic Partnerships”

On January 8, 2025, KSTAR kicked off its 2025 Tour in Lahore, Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. Against the backdrop of rising electricity prices, frequent power outages, and Pakistan’s ambitious target of generating 60% of its energy from renewables by 2030, KSTAR reaffirmed its commitment to driving Pakistan’s energy transition. The event spotlighted KSTAR’s…

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Rights Activists say Malir Expressway seriously threatens Karachi’s environmental safety

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Karachi: In a bold move that has sparked an outcry among rights activists and environmentalists, the Sindh Government has inaugurated the partially constructed Malir Expressway, igniting fears of severe ecological damage and community displacement.Prominent figures in climate advocacy—including Hafeez Baloch from the Sindh Indigenous Rights Alliance, Yasir Hussain, Director of the Climate Action Center, and Advocate Abeera Ashfaq—have voiced their…

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OGDCL Unveils Ambitious Plan for Shale and Tight Gas Production

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced an aggressive exploration and production (E&P) strategy, focusing on 10 unconventional wells for shale and tight gas, alongside enhanced activities in conventional gas fields. A key highlight is the initiation of E&P efforts in Balochistan, with special attention on the Zin block, which boasts confirmed reserves of 840 billion…

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