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The government has launched an ambitious plan for transformation of the agriculture sector. It has embarked upon a short-term plan for the growth of agriculture sector, whereas long-term perspective plan is underway. Several measures have been adapted in this context. The State Bank of Pakistan has set the agriculture credit target of Rs1.7 trillion for the year 2022-23. Farm modernisation…

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How Indonesia, the world’s top thermal coal exporter, hit a supply crunch

Indonesia, the world’s biggest thermal coal exporter, sent shockwaves through global energy markets this week by suspending exports of the fuel in January due to critically low coal supplies at domestic power plants. Indonesia, the world’s biggest thermal coal exporter, sent shockwaves through global energy markets this week by suspending exports of the fuel in January due to critically low…

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Tax exemptions: Two AJK hydropower projects concerned at proposed withdrawal

Two hydropower projects of cumulative capacity of 1824.7MW being established in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) have raised serious concerns on proposed withdrawal of tax exemptions including imposition of 17 percent GST on import equipment and machinery. Li Xiaotao, Chief Executive Officer, Azad Pattan Hydropower Project and Zhang Jun CEO/Team Leader Kohala Hydropower Project have written letters to Special Assistant…

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FESCO to spend Rs6.1 billion for purchasing new transformers, electric poles, wires

FESCO’s Board of Directors (BoD) has approved the purchase of new transformers, electricity poles, wires and other gadgets with an estimated cost of Rs 6.1 billion to improve power transmission and  distribution system of the company. A spokesman for the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) said on Sunday the company had so far purchased 8200 new transformers, 8350 kilometers conductors…

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Forgotten SOPs for traffic and snow clearance led to disaster

Detailed SOPs framed and implemented for many years for the traffic and snow clearance arrangements in Murree during the winter season seem to have been ignored by the Buzdar government. A copy of the nine-page SOPs, issued during the last government, envisaged a comprehensive joint action plan of all departments concerned with detailed mechanisms to ensure snow clearance and smooth…

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Nagpur Municipal Corporation produces Bio-CNG from waste

Nagpur Municipal Corporation produces Bio-CNG and green hydrogen from waste. This eliminates the need for the body to bear additional capital spending and operating or maintenance costs. Municipalities use approximately 1,050 metric tons of waste to extract Bio-CNG. NMC supplies a Dutch-based company with 1,000 MT of wet and dry waste daily, and the company purchases 25 acres of land…

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