LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has reported damages worth Rs237.38 million to its infrastructure following recent heavy rains and floods. According to Lesco CEO Muhammad Ramzan Butt, restoration work has been accelerated to repair and replace the affected equipment. The Kasur circle emerged as the worst hit, suffering losses of Rs197.43m, followed by Okara with Rs24.96m and the central circle with Rs6.35m. Sheikhupura sustained Rs5.7m losses, while Nankana circle faced Rs1.9m damages. The damage included dozens of transformers, thousands of conductors, transmission lines, insulators, poles, and meters across…
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Federal Minister Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik Hosts PARCO Board Members
Islamabad, September 25, 2025 Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, hosted a dinner in Islamabad in the honor of Board of Directors of Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO). The gathering reflected the government’s commitment to fostering collaboration with the energy sector and advancing Pakistan’s refining and petroleum industry. The event, held to welcome the foreign board members from Mubadla Energy, was attended by a gathering of high-profile dignitaries, including Federal Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior officials from the Petroleum Division, and other distinguished guests from the energy sector. Federal…
Read MoreCM congratulates China on 76th Anniversary, highlights strong bilateral ties
KARACHI (Sept 25): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday extended warm congratulations to the leadership and people of China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen its “ironclad” friendship with Beijing. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, the chief minister described Pakistan-China ties as “time-tested, all-weather, and unparalleled in depth and strength.” He said the two nations have always stood shoulder-to-shoulder, supporting each other both in moments of celebration and…
Read MoreNestlé Pakistan extends 63000 liters of water to Pakistan Red Crescent Society for flood relief efforts under employee donation drive
ISLAMABAD: Nestlé Pakistan extended donation of 63,000 liters of drinking water, under the employees’ voluntary program Nestlé Cares, to support Pakistan Red Crescent Society’s (PRCS) relief efforts for flood affected vulnerable communities. Talking at the event, Jason Avanceña, CEO, Nestlé Pakistan said, “Our contribution to PRCS is a result of an internal voluntary donation drive by employees under our Nestlé Care’s program, that was matched 1:1 by the company. Staying true to our values of being a force for good, Nestlé and its employees care deeply for the communities affected…
Read MorePHL Moves to Redeem Rs400bn Pakistan Energy Sukuk Ahead of Schedule
KARACHI: Power Holding Limited (PHL) has approved the early redemption of Pakistan Energy Sukuk–I (PESC-I) and Sukuk–II (PESC-II), amounting to nearly Rs400 billion, subject to approvals from certificate holders and regulators. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, PHL said its board, in an emergent meeting, authorised management to initiate the redemption process. The move would enable the settlement of Rs200 billion under PESC-I, issued in March 2019, and Rs199.97 billion under PESC-II, floated in May 2020. The company stated the decision complies with Pakistan Energy…
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