KARACHI – In a significant step toward sustainable industrial operations, International Steels Limited (ISL), a subsidiary of International Industries Limited, has successfully commissioned a 6.4-megawatt (MW) solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Karachi. The company disclosed the milestone in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, stating, “The 6.4MW solar power project at our Karachi factory has been successfully completed and is now fully operational.” ISL emphasized that the project is part of its long-term sustainability strategy, aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact,…
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PIP-ELC Accelerates Professional Development in Pakistan’s Energy Sector
ISLAMABAD – The Executive Learning Centre (ELC) of the Petroleum Institute of Pakistan (PIP) has emerged as a pivotal force in strengthening capacity building across Pakistan’s oil and gas industry. Since its inception in 2012, the ELC has delivered over 25,000 man-hours of impactful training, addressing technical and non-technical needs across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Offering both virtual and in-person training modes, the ELC ensures wide accessibility for professionals nationwide. The programs are delivered by a distinguished cadre of local and international trainers, often in collaboration with globally…
Read MoreKashmir at Forefront as US-Brokered Ceasefire Holds Amid Fragile Calm
WASHINGTON: As Pakistan and India stepped back from the brink of escalation, the longstanding Kashmir dispute has once again come into focus, following a ceasefire facilitated by the United States. In a key development, President Donald Trump offered to actively mediate the Kashmir conflict, declaring his intent to work with both countries to help resolve the “thousand-year” dispute. His message, posted on Truth Social, lauded the leadership in Islamabad and New Delhi for agreeing to an “historic and heroic” ceasefire after days of deadly hostilities. The ceasefire came into effect…
Read MorePakistan Armed Forces Declare Deterrence Restored After Strikes on Indian Targets
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s armed forces have announced the successful completion of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, stating that 26 high-value Indian targets were struck in response to India’s airspace violations and missile attacks on May 6–7, which killed 31 Pakistani civilians. At a joint press conference, Chief Military Spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, PAF DGPR Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Ops) Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz outlined the scope and impact of the operation. Gen Chaudhry said the military response was a “textbook demonstration of integrated…
Read MoreNepra Member Flags Rs69bn Loss Due to Idle Coal Plants, Urges Urgent Power Sector Reforms
ISLAMABAD: A member of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised alarm over deep-rooted inefficiencies in Pakistan’s power sector, highlighting Rs69 billion in capacity payments made to underutilised coal-fired power plants due to persistent transmission constraints. In his additional note on the quarterly tariff adjustment for May–July 2025, Nepra Member (Technical) Rafique Ahmad Shaikh pointed to severe shortcomings in the national transmission system, which prevented the efficient use of low-cost power generation, especially from southern-based coal plants — Port Qasim, China Power, and Lucky Electric. Despite their ability…
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