Karachi: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has announced that over 2,000 events are being held across Sindh to commemorate Independence Day and the “Battle for Truth” campaign. These activities, directed by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Chief Minister Sindh, are being celebrated with great zeal in all government departments and institutions. Speaking as the chief guest at a ceremony organized at the Thar Coal Energy Board (TCEB) office, Nasir Shah inaugurated the celebrations by cutting a cake. The event was attended by MPA Qasim…
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Oil and gas
How much oil does Pakistan really have? In 2013, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) – the statistical arm of the US Department of Energy – released one of the most comprehensive assessments of global shale resources. Conducted in collaboration with Advanced Resources International (ARI), the report – titled ‘Technically Recoverable Shale Oil and Shale Gas Resources: An Assessment of 137 Shale Formations in 41 Countries Outside the United States’ – offered detailed, country-specific estimates. For Pakistan, it provided the most authoritative data yet on the nation’s untapped shale oil…
Read MorePakistan opens doors with zero tariff on approx 4,200 US goods in landmark trade deal
Pakistan has created a major breakthrough in global trade by announcing zero per cent tariff on the import of around 4,200 American products, under a newly concluded trade agreement with the United States. The development was confirmed by Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Commerce, Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan, during a talk show on Express News. He, however, clarified that the decision does not mean an immediate surge of US products in local markets, as Chinese goods will likely retain a competitive edge owing to their lower logistical costs. A formal statement…
Read MoreChinese Delegation Visits Pakistan to Boost Maritime and Energy Collaboration
ISLAMABAD – A high-level Chinese delegation led by Yi Jiang of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and David Chu, CEO of Precise Development (HK) Ltd, is on a five-day official visit to Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in the maritime, energy, and industrial sectors. During their visit, the delegation held key meetings with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar, Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari, and Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan. Talks with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs focused on…
Read MorePakistan Eyes 2,800MW Solar Boost with Saudi Partner ACWA Power
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has included two large-scale solar power projects—totaling 2,800 megawatts—in its Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35. These projects, located in Layyah, Jhang, and Muzaffargarh, are likely to be offered to Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power under a potential Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement, according to Business Recorder. The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has informed the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) about the inclusion of a 1,000MW and an 1,800MW project to be developed by ACWA Power. Final approval, however, depends on the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority…
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