KARACHI (March 19): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held separate meetings at the Chief Minister House with the Consul General of China, Yang Yundong, and the Consul General of Iraq, Dr Mehr Mujahid Jejan. The discussions centred on investment, development projects, and diplomatic cooperation, further strengthening Sindh’s ties with both nations. Boosting Sino-Pak Collaboration: During his meeting with…
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Trina Storage Unveils Elementa 2 Pro at Energy Storage Summit Australia, Setting New Industry Standards
Sydney, Australia – Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions and a business unit of Trinasolar, has introduced its latest innovation, the *Elementa 2 Pro 5MWh energy storage system, at the **2025 Energy Storage Summit in Sydney. This marks the system’s Australian debut, reinforcing Trina Storage’s commitment to advancing *high-performance, localized energy storage solutions. The Energy Storage Summit,…
Read MoreSolar Prices Drop in Pakistan Following Government’s New Net Metering Policy
Solar panel prices in Pakistan have seen a significant decline after recent amendments to the federal government’s net metering policy. The cost of installing solar power systems has decreased by Rs35,000 to Rs175,000, depending on system size and market conditions. Currently, a 5 kW solar system is priced between Rs5 lac to Rs5.5 lac, while a 7 kW system costs…
Read MoreGeothermal Energy Poised to Meet 64% of AI-Driven Data Center Demand
A new report by the Rhodium Group reveals that geothermal energy could supply up to 64% of the projected energy demand growth from data centers by the early 2030s. This finding positions geothermal as a potential game-changer in addressing the rising energy needs fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). Despite historically high upfront costs and technical hurdles, advancements in geothermal drilling…
Read MorePSDP 2025-26: Rs424 Billion Water Projects Proposed, K-IV Delays Persist
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Water Resources has proposed 33 new water sector projects worth Rs424.128 billion for inclusion in the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2025-26, seeking an allocation of Rs42.432 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. During a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources, chaired by Senator Shahadat Awan, Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza outlined the proposed…
Read MorePM Likely to Announce Rs8 per Unit Electricity Price Cut on March 23
The government is set to slash electricity tariffs by Rs8 per unit, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to make the official announcement on March 23, following approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Express News reported. Sources indicate that the Ministry of Finance and Power Division are considering additional measures to further reduce rates by Rs2 per unit, with…
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