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ADB Approves $410m Financing Package for Barrick-Operated Reko Diq Project

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ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will extend a $410 million financing package to support the development of Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mine, one of the world’s largest untapped mineral deposits, operated by Barrick Gold. According to sources, the financing package includes $300 million in loans to Barrick and a $110 million guarantee for the Government of Pakistan. The $6.6 billion project, located in Balochistan, is jointly owned — 50 percent by Barrick and the remaining stake by the federal and provincial governments. The Reko Diq mine is…

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Denmark and Pakistan Unite for a Greener Energy Future”

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Islamabad, August 21, 2025 – Denmark’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Mr. Peter Emil Nielsen, hosted a dinner reception in honor of a high-level delegation from the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), led by Mr. Carl-Christian Munk-Nielsen. The event brought together key stakeholders, including Federal Minister for Climate Change, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Minister of State at the Ministry of Climate Change, Dr. Shezra Ali Khan, and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Power, Mr. Muhammad Ali. During the reception, Mr. Nielsen expressed condolences to the people of Pakistan for the…

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K-Electric Power Crisis: Minister Nasir Shah Demands Immediate Action ⚡

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Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah made a surprise visit to K-Electric’s head office over public complaints. He expressed serious concern about long power outages. He instructed K-Electric officials to take immediate and practical steps to resolve public complaints and provide relief to citizens. The minister said feeder trips after rains cause major problems, so K-Electric staff and machinery must be kept on emergency alert. He called for a comprehensive plan for timely feeder repairs and urged activation of complaint centers for quick issue resolution. Nasir Hussain Shah emphasized uninterrupted…

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Education city project

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KARACHI (August 21st, 2025):Education City Project Director Abrar Shaikh, on behalf of the Sindh Government, and President of M/s Meeco AG/Meeco Holding, Mr. Jo Hanns Dieter Trutschler, sign two MoUs between the Education City Project, the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), and M/s Meeco AG of Switzerland for establishing a renewable energy plant to power Education City through wind, solar, and battery storage technologies. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Special Assistant Syed Qasim Naveed, Chairman STZA Azfar Manzoor, and other dignitaries witness the signing ceremony.

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Pakistan and Bangladesh Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Energy and Mineral Sectors

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Islamabad, August 19,2025 Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik was called on by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Md. Iqbal Hussain, at the Ministry of Petroleum. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including limestone, coal and petroleum products to foster mutual economic growth and energy security. Minister Ali Pervaiz highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties with Bangladesh, stating, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is keen to support our brothers in Bangladesh and enhance cooperation in various sectors. Pakistan values its…

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