Alvarez & Marsal Eyes Pakistan Entry to Support Privatisation and Investment Growth

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Islamabad, April 10, 2025: Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has expressed a strong interest in expanding into Pakistan, signaling confidence in the country’s growing market and ongoing economic reforms. The development was revealed during a high-level meeting between an A&M delegation and Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad. The delegation, comprising Division Executive Peter Briggs, Managing Director Abdalla ElEbiary, and Global Head of Sovereign Advisory Reza Baqir, discussed the firm’s plans to establish a local presence in Pakistan. Briggs noted that A&M is exploring opportunities…

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MDs of OGDCL and GHPL Hold Strategic Meeting with China’s Zijin Mining Group at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

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Islamabad, April 10, 2025: Managing Director and CEO of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Mr. Ahmed Hayat Lak, along with Managing Director of Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL), Mr. Masood Nabi, held a productive meeting with the high-level delegation of Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd of China. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), which officially commenced today in Islamabad. The discussions focused on harnessing Pakistan’s vast mineral sector potential, fostering mutually beneficial investment opportunities, and forging strategic partnerships between…

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Forge Strategic Partnership on Geological Surveys; US Firms Signal Strong Interest in Pakistan’s Mineral Sector

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The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) has entered a transformative new phase on its concluding day in Islamabad, marked by significant international collaboration and concrete investment commitments. Bringing together key stakeholders from both the national and global mining and minerals sectors, the forum has delivered announcements that promise to redefine Pakistan’s mineral resource strategy. Key Announcements and Strategic Initiatives Looking Ahead The dynamic developments on the final day of PMIF25 mark a decisive turning point in Pakistan’s mineral development strategy. With international partnerships now solidified by signed MoUs, investor-friendly…

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Trina solar Unveils Shield Extreme Climate Solution at Sydney’s Smart Energy Conference, Strengthening PV Asset Resilience in Asia Pacific

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Sydney, Australia : As Australia grapples with increasingly unpredictable and extreme weather events, Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has launched its Shield Extreme Climate Solution in the Asia Pacific region. Debuted at the Smart Energy Conference 2025 in Sydney, this cutting-edge innovation is engineered to safeguard utility-scale PV power plants from harsh environmental conditions while maximizing performance and efficiency. Designed and rigorously tested in Queensland, Australia, the Shield Solution features reinforced modules with 25% thicker glass and impact resistance 2.5 times greater than standard…

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Power Sector Circular Debt Jumps by Rs147 Billion in First Two Months of 2025By Rana Ghulam Qadir

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector is facing mounting financial stress as the circular debt surged by Rs147 billion in the first two months of 2025, reaching a staggering Rs2,531 billion by the end of February, up from Rs2,384 billion in December 2024. According to government sources, the debt rose by Rs60 billion in January 2025, hitting Rs2,444 billion, followed by an additional Rs87 billion increase in February. The sharp rise reverses the slight improvement seen in the first half of the fiscal year. Data shows that from July 2024 to February…

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