India is reportedly moving forward with a massive plan to construct 10 new mega hydropower projects in Ladakh, strategically placed to control the headwaters of the Indus River. Projects like Achinathang-Sanjak, Pharphila, Sumda (Batalik), and Khaltsi may be marketed as progress—but in reality, they pose a serious risk to the region’s water security. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. Home to millions, Sindh relies heavily on the Indus for agriculture, drinking water, and livelihoods. Blocking or altering river flow upstream could trigger…
Read MoreAuthor: Admin
GoodWe Unveils New GT Series String Inverter to Boost Commercial Solar in Pakistan High Performance. Rugged Reliability. Smarter Savings for C&I Growth
Lahore, Pakistan – May 2025: GoodWe, a global leader in solar energy solutions, is proud to introduce its next-generation GT Series String Inverter to the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment in Pakistan. Designed to meet the growing energy demands of local enterprises, the GT Series delivers unmatched efficiency, safety, and cost savings — offering a future-ready path to energy independence and operational resilience. Purpose-Built for Pakistan’s Energy Landscape With consistent power outages, rising electricity costs, and increasing pressure on businesses to adopt sustainable practices, the GT Series is tailored for…
Read MoreIndia’s Hydropower Push in Ladakh Threatens Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan Warns UN Chief
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s eminent water expert Arshad H. Abbasi has raised alarm over India’s latest hydropower expansion in *Ladakh, warning that the projects violate the *Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and threaten to trigger a humanitarian and ecological crisis. In a detailed letter to *United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Abbasi condemned India’s plans to construct new *10MW hydropower projects in the disputed region, including sites at Achinthang-Sanjak, Parfila, Sunit (Batalik), and Khalsti. Abbasi asserted that India’s actions exceed the storage and usage limits granted under the IWT and are geared towards *military…
Read MoreKP Prioritizes Timely Completion of Hydropower Projects: CM Gandapur
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, *Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur, has declared the *timely and high-quality completion of hydropower projects a top priority for the provincial government to harness KP’s significant renewable energy potential. Chairing a high-level meeting of the *Energy and Power Department, the chief minister reviewed progress on various hydropower schemes under the **Annual Development Programme (ADP). He emphasized that *100% financial progress must be achieved by the end of the current fiscal year, along with meeting the scheduled physical progress targets. Officials presented detailed briefings on the status…
Read MoreIndigenization of Power Sector Crucial for Export-Led Growth: Awais Leghari
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), *Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, has emphasized that *indigenization of Pakistan’s power sector is critical for transitioning to an export-oriented economy and reducing reliance on imports. Speaking via video link at the *National Consultative Workshop on Power Sector Indigenization Road Map, jointly organized by the *National Grid Company (NGC) and LUMS Energy Institute, Leghari reiterated the government’s commitment to structural reforms and self-reliance. He noted that significant progress is being made in the power sector, with the Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO)…
Read More