Islamabad, October 2025 – The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Pakistan’s leading think tank on sustainable development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Update, the country’s foremost magazine on energy and environment, to enhance outreach and awareness for the upcoming 28th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC 2025). The partnership aims to broaden engagement around the conference’s theme — “Sustainable Development in the Emerging World: Dis|Order” — by leveraging Energy Update’s digital, print, and social media platforms. The collaboration will help stimulate national dialogue on key topics such as…
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9th Meeting of the Joint Economic Commission between Pakistan and Bangladesh held in Dhaka
October 27,2025 : Dhaka Bangladesh The 9th Session of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was convened in Dhaka today, after a hiatus of 20 years, marking another important milestone in strengthening bilateral economic and development cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum, Government of Pakistan, and Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Advisor for Finance, Government of Bangladesh. At the conclusion of the session, both sides signed the Agreed Minutes of the 9th JEC, reflecting significant progress in multiple areas of…
Read MorePPL’s 74th Annual General Meeting approves 25% Cash Dividend
Karachi, October 27, 2025: Pakistan Petroleum Limited’s (PPL) 74th Annual General Meeting was held at a local hotel in Karachi witnessing a large shareholder turnout. The shareholders approved the financial statements for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2025, along with the auditor’s report. A final cash dividend of 25% on ordinary shares was also approved, bringing the total dividend for the year to 75%. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Shahab Rizvi, Chairman of the PPL Board of Directors, who expressed his gratitude to the shareholders for their…
Read MorePower Division Refutes Misleading Claims: NEPRA’s Tariff Review for K-Electric Protects Karachi Consumers, Curbing Inefficiency and Excess Profits
KARACHI: The Power Division has categorically rejected misleading interpretations of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) recent multi-year tariff determination for K-Electric, clarifying that the decision is in favour of Karachi’s electricity consumers — not against them. A spokesperson of the Power Division stated that certain vested interests are distorting facts to falsely portray NEPRA’s determination as a setback for the people of Karachi. “The reality is quite the opposite,” the spokesperson said, adding that the decision strengthens consumer protection, ensures accountability, and prevents inefficiency-based profiteering. The spokesperson highlighted…
Read MorePAEC Urges Nationwide Replication of Lahore Science Mela Model
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has called for replicating the successful Lahore Science Mela (LSM) 2025 model across other major cities of Pakistan to inspire scientific curiosity and innovation among the youth. Following the two-day festival’s remarkable success, PAEC spokesperson Dr. Rashid Mahmood commended the event’s impact and suggested that similar interactive science festivals be organized in cities like Islamabad to sustain public enthusiasm for science and technology. “To keep the spirit of curiosity alive in our youth, we must continue launching such educational and…
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