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Biogas Key to Pakistan’s Clean Energy Future: Haroon Akhtar

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LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan on Saturday visited the site of Suzuki Company Limited’s proposed biogas plant at Manga Mandi, Lahore. He was warmly welcomed by Hiroshi Kawamura, Managing Director of Suzuki Pakistan. According to an official statement, Khan praised Suzuki’s initiative to develop a biogas facility for vehicles, calling it a crucial step towards Pakistan’s clean energy future. He stressed that biogas holds immense potential to reduce the country’s reliance on expensive oil and LNG imports. Highlighting the prime minister’s Uraan Vision for…

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Centre Expresses Displeasure Over Punjab’s Delay in Tariff Cut for LNG Plants

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has conveyed its frustration to the Punjab government over delays in approving tariff reductions for two of its LNG-based power plants — Bhikki and Trimmu — with a combined capacity of over 2,400MW. The proposed tariff revision could save around Rs600 billion over the plants’ remaining operational life of 18 to 23 years. A senior official told Dawn that the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), a subsidiary of the Power Division, had been consistently following up with Punjab’s energy department to complete formalities necessary to file…

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Heatwave intensifies across Southern Punjab, gastroenteritis cases surge in Multan

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Southern Punjab, including Multan, is experiencing an alarming rise in temperatures with the mercury hitting 43°C, according to the Meteorological Department. Health officials report a significant increase in gastroenteritis cases at Nishtar Hospital, where 120 patients sought treatment within the past 24 hours. “Most patients received initial medical aid and were discharged,” said a spokesperson for Nishtar Hospital. In response to the growing health crisis, authorities have designated a separate ward specifically for gastroenteritis patients at Nishtar Hospital. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that the current heat wave could…

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Pakistani High Commission in London attacked by Indian extremists

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Pakistani High Commission in London came under attack by Indian extremists, who vandalized the building by breaking its windows and throwing paint on the premises. According to reports, police responded promptly and arrested one of the attackers at the scene. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and security of diplomatic missions in the city.

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NBP Reaffirms Commitment to Disability Inclusion at Global Disability Summit 2025

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Karachi (April 24, 2025): National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has reaffirmed its commitment to championing disability inclusion in the workplace, at the Global Disability Summit 2025 held in Berlin, Germany. The Summit, jointly organized by the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Germany, and the Government of Jordan, brought together global leaders to chart a unified path forward for the rights and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).Representing NBP at the Summit, Senior Executive Vice President & Group Chief Human Resource Group, Mirza Muhammad Asim Baig, spoke at a…

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