Opposition, treasury slam PTI govt for hike in petrol, CNG prices

While lawmakers belonging to the opposition Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P — the two allies of the federal government — along with Pakistan Peoples Party members vehemently condemned the recent hike in petroleum prices and short supply of gas in Sindh, Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh told the Sindh Assembly on Monday that a severe gas…

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ICCI Delegation Visits Baluchistan To Explore Business Opportunities

President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan heading a delegation visited Turbat, Baluchistan to explore the business and investment opportunities for its members in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that has been planned for the area. The delegation was representing various sectors including real estate and construction, IT, pharmaceuticals, steel, solar energy, edible oil, marble,…

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Sharjah Generated 5.4 Billion Kilowatt-Hours In H1: SEWA

Energy generated in the Emirate of Sharjah amounted to 5.4 billion kilowatt-hours during the first half of the year, according to latest statistics by the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA). Figures indicated that the residential sector in the Emirate of Sharjah is the most in consuming electricity at 41.19 percent, and the commercial sector is in 2nd place with 35.18 percent, followed by the government sector with 12.03 percent, then the industrial sector by…

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China’s overseas coal power retreat could wipe out $50 bln of investment

China’s pledge to stop building coal-fired power plants overseas could cull $50 billion of investment as it slashes future carbon emissions, analysts said, although Beijing’s own domestic coal programme is still propping up the dirty fossil fuel. Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a pre-recorded address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that China would help developing countries…

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GOVT TO RESOLVE ISSUES TO CNG SECTOR, SAYS SHAUKAT TARIN

A delegation of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) led by its chairman Khalid Latif called on Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin at the Finance Division on Monday, ARY News reported. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Chairman Mansoor Khan, senior officers from the Petroleum Division and representative of Federation of Pakistan Chambers…

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Saudi Envoy Lauded RE Policy of GOP

Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Azhar received His Excellency Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan in his office today. The sides discussed matters of mutual interest relating to on-going bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.The Minister apprised the Ambassador of government’s initiatives in energy sector focusing on induction of renewable energy policy to harness local resources…

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