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ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has firmly dismissed the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association’s (Aptma) objections to the government’s power generation blueprint, the Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025-35, calling the concerns “flawed” and “based on unrealistic assumptions.” In its response submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the Power Division stressed that the revised IGCEP represents a decisive shift towards affordability, transparency, and sustainability. It noted that Aptma’s criticism misrepresents facts, while the plan itself is designed to ensure reliable and low-cost electricity through the inclusion of…

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WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington and Islamabad have struck a “massive oil deal,” yet energy experts stress there is no evidence to support the existence of large untapped reserves in Pakistan, The Guardian reported. Trump hosted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House this week, praising them as “great leaders.” The renewed engagement comes as Pakistan highlights its mineral and energy potential to lure US investment. In July, Trump said on Truth Social that the US and Pakistan would…

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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel on Monday, reaffirming Pakistan-Germany partnership in climate action, trade, education, and human development. The CM lauded Germany’s support in modern agricultural technology, green innovation, forestation, and vocational training, highlighting opportunities for greater collaboration at the provincial level. She noted that bilateral trade reached US$3.63 billion in 2024, with Pakistan enjoying a positive balance, and 40 German companies already contributing to job creation in the country. “Germany is a long-standing partner of Pakistan in tackling climate change,…

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