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Chairman WAPDA Urges Accelerated Progress on 1530 MW Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Admin

Chairman WAPDA, Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), has called for the deployment of additional resources to ensure the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project commences electricity generation by 2025-26. During his recent visit to the project site at Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Chairman reviewed construction activities and assessed progress. Accompanied by senior officials including…

Growatt Hosts Pioneering Seminar on Smart Energy Solutions in Peshawar

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Admin

Peshawar, Pakistan – Growatt, a global leader in advanced solar energy solutions, recently held a highly successful seminar in Peshawar, focusing on the promotion and adoption of renewable energy practices. This landmark event, a significant milestone for the solar energy sector in the region, drew an impressive array of attendees, including high-ranking government officials and influential figures from the private…

Two lac Sindh families to get Solar panels at affordable rates; Check prices, dates other scheme details

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Admin

KARACHI – Pakistan’s hunger for energy is growing fast amid surge in population and due to other factors, and now the government is stepping in to provide solar setups to deserving families. The distribution of solar energy among Sindh families offers energy accessibility for all, environmental sustainability, and less burden on government energy generation. It also provides electricity to remote areas, reducing…

Punjab to launch local solar panel manufacturing

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Admin

Punjab Minister of Industry and Commerce, Shafi Hussain, has announced a significant initiative to boost local production of solar panels. The provincial government plans to establish manufacturing facilities with substantial investments from Chinese companies.

Mr. Mohammed Rajpar Awarded Commander of the Order of the Crown by Belgian Ambassador

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Admin

In a recent ceremony, Mr. Mohammed Rajpar, Managing Director of General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd, and Chief Executive of the Pakistan Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum, was conferred with the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Crown. This high civilian honor, bestowed by His Excellency Charles Delogne, the Belgian Ambassador to Pakistan, recognizes Mr. Rajpar’s dedication to nurturing business and…

AGP Uncovers Major Irregularities in Oil and Gas Sector

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Admin

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has unearthed significant policy deviations and inefficiencies by the Director General Petroleum Concession (DGPC) in managing oil and gas exploration companies, leading to substantial losses for the national exchequer. An audit revealed that gas production dropped from 4,047.95 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) to 3,597.36 mmcfd, and crude oil production fell from…

PM Forms Committee to Evaluate Additional Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Admin

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a committee to assess the benefits of additional utility-scale renewable energy projects in the public sector. According to sources, the committee will independently evaluate the technical, commercial, and economic parameters of integrating additional solar capacity into the power system, as reported by Business Recorder. The committee comprises the following members: Musadik Malik, Minister…

Sharjeel Memon Criticizes K-Electric Over Inflated Bills and Power Outages

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Admin

KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon harshly criticized K-Electric (KE) on Monday for issuing inflated bills to consumers and causing prolonged power outages across Karachi. In his statement, Memon referred to KE as an “uncontrolled horse” and called for an audit of the company’s balance sheet to determine its profit margins. He pointed out that under an agreement, KE…

KMC to Shift Street Lights on 106 Roads to Solar Energy

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Admin

KARACHI: In response to rising electricity tariffs, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced plans to install solar-powered street lights on major roads across the city. This initiative will be carried out under the World Bank-funded Competitive & Liveable City of Karachi (CLICK) project, as stated by Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab during a meeting at his office on Monday. The…

Budget 2024-25: Govt Considers Revoking Tax Waivers for Wealthy

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Admin

ISLAMABAD: The government is contemplating the withdrawal of tax concessions that disproportionately benefit high-earning individuals, a proposal likely to impact the wealthy while sparing the middle class, Dawn learned on Monday. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested that the government treat salaried employees’ incomes similarly to non-salaried individuals’ incomes as personal income. However, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)…