Karachi, Pakistan – In a groundbreaking achievement, LADIESFUND Energy has empowered female engineers in Pakistan by completing the country’s first solar roof installation by an all-female team. This pioneering project marks a significant milestone in promoting gender equality and sustainable energy solutions. The team of 28 female engineers, trained and certified by NED University, installed a 24 KW solar system…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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KARACHI: The Sindh Energy Department, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Department of Economic & Social Affairs (UN DESA), hosted a stakeholder engagement workshop on Thursday to deliberate on the 500 MW Floating Solar Power Project at Keenjhar Lake in Thatta district. Held at a hotel in Karachi, the workshop is part of…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem has made history by winning the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics, setting a new Olympic record in the javelin throw with a remarkable distance of 92.97 meters. This historic achievement marks Pakistan’s first Olympic gold since 1984 and its first medal in athletics, a monumental milestone for the nation. Nadeem’s victory came after he…
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KARACHI: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), has formally requested Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) to provide detailed information on the collection and utilisation of various taxes, including extra charges and late surcharges on electricity bills. In a letter addressed to Hesco CEO Roshan Ali Otho, Shaikhani demanded comprehensive data on…
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ISLAMABAD: The government has initiated an investigation into a Rs135 billion scam involving the illegal import and sale of highly inflammable and hazardous fuel, disguised as an industrial chemical. A fact-finding committee, consisting of seven members and led by Additional Secretary Petroleum Hasan Mehmood Yousufzai, has been established to probe the scandal and provide recommendations within a week. The committee,…
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced a power tariff increase of Rs2.56 per unit, resulting in an additional burden of over Rs33 billion on consumers’ electricity bills in August. This hike, revealed as part of the June fuel cost adjustment (FCA), will be reflected in the August billing cycle. Lifeline consumers and K-Electric users will be…
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