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How Pakistani Startup Tazah Pivoted from Agritech to Global E-Commerce

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Tazah Technologies, founded in 2021 by former Careem executives Abrar Bajwa and Mohsin Zaka, initially set out to digitize Pakistan’s agricultural supply chain. Recognizing inefficiencies such as fragmented supply chains leading to inflated prices and significant food wastage, Tazah developed a Pakistani B2B marketplace to connect farmers directly with retailers, aiming to streamline operations and ensure fair compensation for producers.…

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Thar Coal block-I: Minister for providing employment to local people

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KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Monday said that Cyno Sindh (Shanghai Electric) working in Thar Block-I should ensure the recruitment of local people and remove the concerns of local political, social and notables. He expressed these views during a meeting with CEO Meng of Cyno Sindh (Shanghai Electric) at his office. Secretary Energy Musaddiq Ahmed Khan…

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Oil edges higher, but recession fears and tariffs limit gains

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NEW YORK: Oil prices rose less than 1% on Tuesday, helped by weakness in the dollar, although gains were capped as concerns mounted over a U.S. slowdown and the impact of tariffs on global economic growth. Brent crude futures rose 56 cents, or 0.8%, to $69.84 a barrel by 10:43 a.m. EDT (1423 GMT) after falling as low as $68.63…

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Ali Pervaiz Malik Assumes Office, Prioritizes Energy Sector’s Growth

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has officially taken charge of his office. Upon his arrival at the ministry, Secretary Petroleum Momin Agha and other officials welcomed him.¹ To get briefed on the ministry’s departments and responsibilities, Malik chaired an important meeting. During the meeting, he reviewed key matters and issued strict instructions to ensure gas supply during Sehr…

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Pakistan bridging gender gap in digital economy: IT minister

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Saturday that Pakistan was not just bridging the gender gap in technology but also redefining the future of women in digital economy. Addressing a webinar, “HERstory: Google IWD 2025”, hosted by Google Pakistan to celebrate International Women’s Day, the minister said young women have consistently excelled on merit,…

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‘Take or Pay’ provision in SPAs: OMAP concerned over proposed clause by Ogra

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has practically launched its flagship project “Solarization of Houses” aimed at providing free and subsidized solar energy solutions to households across the province. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur formally inaugurated the initiative at a special ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar. The event was attended by provincial cabinet members, members of…

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Oil steady as tariff uncertainty keeps investors on edge

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LONDON: Oil prices held steady on Monday as concern over the impact of U.S. tariff uncertainty and rising output from OPEC+ producers pressured prices while potential sanctions on Iranian oil exports provided some support. Brent crude rose by 10 cents to $70.46 a barrel by 1057 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $67.14, also up 10 cents. Last…

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Ontario imposes 25% surcharge on electricity exports to US

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OTTAWA: The Canadian province of Ontario is imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to New York state, Michigan and Minnesota to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Premier Doug Ford said on Monday. “President Trump’s tariffs are a disaster for the U.S. economy. They’re making life more expensive for American families and businesses,” Ford said in…

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KE launches Energy Progress-Innovation Challenge

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EU Report KARACHI: Committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and localisation in the energy sector, K-Electric has launched Energy Progress & Innovation Challenge (EPIC) 2025. Building on the resounding success of its pioneering 7/11+ Innovation Challenge introduced in 2022, EPIC will unite entrepreneurs, academia, researchers, and think tanks to develop cutting-edge solutions for the energy industry. Innovators may address K-Electric’s predefined…

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NPCC warns of lower hydel generation

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EU Report ISLAMABAD: The National Power Control Centre (NPCC) has warned that hydel generation this summer will be lower than last year due to reduced water and snow availability, leading to increased reliance on expensive RLNG-fired electricity. This information was shared by an NPCC representative during a public hearing at NEPRA regarding the negative Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) request submitted…

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