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Month: January 2025

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

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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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Discos Add Rs600bn Annually to Circular Debt Amidst Persistent Inefficiencies

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ISLAMABAD: Inefficiencies in electricity distribution companies (Discos) are inflating Pakistan’s circular debt by over Rs600 billion annually, which has now surged to a staggering Rs2.467 trillion. Despite recovery claims of over 92.44%, the sector continues to grapple with chronic losses, revealed recent data on Discos’ performance. Discos are contributing Rs50 billion monthly to the circular debt. Alarmingly, a portion of…

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Punjab to Accelerate Solar Energy Initiatives

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced ambitious plans to advance solar energy initiatives across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the swift implementation of free solar energy schemes for citizens, with a major focus on converting government buildings to solar power by June. The renewable energy project aims to reduce reliance on conventional power sources while promoting sustainability.…

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2024 Confirmed as the Hottest Year on Record

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LAHORE: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2024 is the hottest year ever recorded. According to the WMO report, the past decade (2015–2024) comprises the ten warmest years on record. Based on six international datasets, the last ten years have witnessed unprecedented temperature records. For the first time, the global average temperature exceeded the 1850–1900 baseline by…

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Government Deploys Intelligence Officers to Curb Power Theft in Sindh

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ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to combat power theft and inefficiencies in Sindh’s power sector, the federal government has inducted officers from intelligence, investigation, and law enforcement agencies into the Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco). This initiative marks the first deployment of a Disco Support Unit (DSU) in Sindh, following prolonged political and bureaucratic resistance. A notification from the power…

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Ahmed Hayat Lak Reappointed as MD & CEO of OGDCL for 3 Term

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The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) firm, has reappointed Ahmed Hayat Lak as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) for a three-year term. The announcement was shared via a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. “This is to inform that the Board of Directors of the…

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Study Links Rising Lightning Strikes in Thar to Coal Mining Operations

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KARACHI: Experts have raised alarms over the environmental impact of coal mining in Tharparkar, Sindh, highlighting its role in increasing lightning strikes in the region. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from coal mining and power plants are driving localized warming and atmospheric humidity, contributing to severe weather anomalies, according to a study launched on Friday by the Policy Research Institute for…

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Pakistani Minister Engages Korean Investors Amid Project Challenges

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ISLAMABAD: Korean investors have raised concerns with Pakistani Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan regarding delays and issues affecting development projects in Pakistan during his visit to South Korea. Executive Director UM Sung-Yong of the EDC Operation Group at Korea Eximbank outlined the status of ongoing projects, detailing processes of approval, scrutiny, and execution. He acknowledged the efficient handling of projects…

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