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LONGi Joins Hands with CAPP to Illuminate Central Africa with Innovative Microgrid Solutions

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Recently, Mr. Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, held a meeting with Mr. ATADET AZARAK MOGRO, Permanent Secretary of the Central African Power Pool (CAPP), and Mr. RIGOBERT GBAZI, Head of the Power Technology Department. The two sides held in-depth discussions and reached a consensus on leveraging efficient PV solutions to accelerate the popularization of electricity in Central Africa and eliminate energy poverty. The Central African Power Pool (CAPP) is a regional electricity cooperation organization composed of 11 Central African countries (including Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, etc.).…

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Conflict of Interest Concerns Cloud Ogra Appointment Process

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s move to appoint a new Member (Gas) to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest, officials at the Petroleum Division confirmed. Three candidates have been shortlisted, including a serving Senior General Manager at Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) — a company directly regulated by Ogra. Critics argue that such selections undermine the regulator’s independence. Similar objections were raised earlier when a senior official from Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) was appointed as Ogra’s Member (Finance). Former…

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Floods Inflict Rs500bn Losses; Govt Announces Power Bill Waiver, Relief Measures

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LAHORE/ISLAMABAD/SUKKUR: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said the recent floods have inflicted an estimated Rs500 billion in losses, severely impacting Pakistan’s agriculture and economy. He emphasized that the government would pursue self-reliance rather than foreign aid to overcome the crisis. Speaking with experts, the minister noted that provincial agricultural officials have been called for consultations on rehabilitation. “The world did not fulfill its promises in 2022. This time, self-reliance is our priority,” he maintained. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a complete waiver…

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NEECA Pushes Hydroponics and Aquaponics to Tackle Climate and Resource Challenges

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ISLAMABAD: With Pakistan’s agriculture sector under strain from climate change, dwindling water resources, and rising energy demand, the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) is turning to hydroponics and aquaponics as sustainable farming solutions. At a national dialogue titled “Powering Hydroponics Sustainability: Energy-Efficient Solutions, Climate Resilience, and Urban Agriculture,” experts, innovators, and policymakers gathered to discuss how advanced farming can strengthen climate resilience and conservation efforts. Participants included Dr. Arshad Nawaz Chaudhry (Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi), Fatima Rizwan (NDRMF), and entrepreneur Zarak Khan, among others. “Hydroponics saves water, saves…

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KP Voices Strong Reservations Over Proposed CTBCM Framework

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has raised serious concerns over the federal government’s proposed Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) framework, terming it detrimental to the province’s hydropower potential and long-term energy plans. Officials argued that the framework was designed without provincial consultation and warned it could undermine KP’s ability to harness its natural energy resources. To formalize its stance, the provincial government held a consultative session with the support of ISMO, led by Executive Director Umar Haroon Malik. The meeting was attended by representatives of PEDO, FF Steel…

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