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PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Qatar to Boost Trade, Investment and Energy Cooperation

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on Monday for a two-day official visit aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, energy and manpower export, according to statements from the Prime Minister’s Office and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The prime minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with other cabinet members and senior officials. Upon arrival at King Hamad International Airport, the prime minister was…

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Saudi-Backed Wafi Energy Partners with MG to Launch Advanced Motor Oil Range in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: MG JW Automobile Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, a subsidiary of Wafi Energy Holding, to introduce a new range of MG-branded motor oils in Pakistan. The collaboration marks another milestone in the expansion of Saudi private sector investment in Pakistan’s downstream energy and automotive servicing sectors, following Wafi Energy’s acquisition of Shell Pakistan Limited last year. Under the agreement, Advanced Synthetic Technology motor oils — 0W-20 SP C5 and 5W-30 SP C3 — will be introduced to cater to…

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Nepra Calls for Urgent Completion of Key NGC Projects to Strengthen Transmission Network

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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has urged immediate completion of critical projects under the National Grid Company (NGC), warning that persistent delays are undermining the reliability and cost-effectiveness of Pakistan’s power transmission system. In its Performance Evaluation Report of the Transmission Sector for FY2024–25 (ending June 30, 2025), the regulator highlighted serious structural weaknesses in the national transmission network, maintained by both government entities and K-Electric (KE). Rs80 Billion Worth of Electricity Not Transmitted Nepra revealed that electricity worth approximately Rs80 billion — around 2.8 billion units…

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Enel Unveils €20 Billion Renewables Push, Plans €53 Billion Investment by 2028

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MILAN: Italian energy major Enel has announced plans to invest €20 billion ($23.6 billion) in renewable energy projects by 2028, as part of a broader €53 billion capital expenditure programme for 2026–2028. The company revealed its new strategic plan on Monday, outlining total investments of €53 billion over the three-year period — roughly €10 billion higher than its previous 2023–2025 plan. “We are presenting an ambitious plan, but one that is credible and achievable,” Enel Chief Executive Officer Flavio Cattaneo told financial analysts. Focus on Renewables and Grid Expansion Of…

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AGP Directs HESCO to Remove Meters of Chronic Defaulters Under NEPRA Rules

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ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has instructed the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) to immediately remove electricity meters of consumers who have failed to pay three consecutive monthly bills, in line with regulations set by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). Under Nepra’s Consumer Service Manual, if a consumer does not clear the third month’s bill — along with arrears from the previous two months — by the due date, the concerned distribution company (DISCO) is required to issue an Equipment Removal Order (ERO). The metering installation…

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