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Chinese Official Criticizes Pakistan Over “False Rhetoric” and Security Challenges in CPEC Projects

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CPEC-Projects

ISLAMABAD: Wang Shengjie, China’s political secretary to Pakistan, has expressed grave concerns about the future of the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), citing Pakistan’s “false rhetoric” and inadequate security measures. In an interview with The Guardian, Wang highlighted growing tensions over unmet expectations and security risks jeopardizing China’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative project. “Without improved security, who would risk working in such an environment? Anti-Chinese sentiment in Gwadar and Balochistan is a major obstacle,” Wang said, accusing Pakistan of creating unrealistic expectations about CPEC’s transformative potential. CPEC, launched…

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Pakistan Urges Global Support for Clean Energy Transition at UN Event

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called for enhanced global policies and concessional financing to help developing countries, struggling with limited fiscal space, transition to clean energy. This appeal was made during an event co-hosted by Islamabad to mark the ‘International Day of Clean Energy’ at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, as reported by state media on Sunday. Observed annually on January 26, the International Day of Clean Energy aims to raise awareness and inspire action for the global shift toward sustainable energy. The event was organized by the “Group…

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China’s Solar Sector Update: NEA Finalizes Distributed Solar Rules, Longi Secures Major Deal

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Solar-Modules

BEIJING: The National Energy Administration (NEA) has issued the final Administrative Measures for the Development and Construction of Distributed Solar Power Generation, replacing the interim regulations from 2013. These comprehensive rules outline standards for all stages of distributed solar projects, including definitions, oversight, project filing, construction management, grid integration, and operations. Effective May 1, 2025, the new framework will apply to newly connected projects, while existing systems will remain under the previous guidelines. NEA Deputy Director Pan Huimin highlighted that China installed 120 GW of distributed solar in 2024, accounting…

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Solar Citizen Hosts Event to Promote Sustainability and Renewable Energy

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KARACHI: Solar Citizen, a prominent solar solutions provider, organized the Solar Circle event at Bagh Ibne Qasim, Clifton, uniting community leaders, environmentalists, and families in a mission to advance renewable energy and sustainability. As part of their ambitious ‘A Tree for Every Kilowatt’ initiative, Solar Citizen aims to plant one tree for every kilowatt of solar energy installed across Pakistan, targeting a total of one million trees. The event marked a milestone in this campaign with the planting of 5,000 trees. A highlight of the event was a panel discussion…

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Ogra Hikes Gas Tariff for Captive Power Plants, Textile Industry Expresses Alarm

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Gas-Tariffs

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a hike in gas tariffs for Captive Power Plants (CPPs), raising the price from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 per MMBtu, effective February 1, 2025. A notification clarified that the increase does not apply to commercial tandoors, domestic consumers, CNG stations, fertilizers, or the power and cement sectors. The decision follows the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) approval, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance Mohammad Aurangzeb, to generate the necessary revenue for the gas sector in the fiscal year 2024-25. While…

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