Longi’s Grand Reopening Celebration in Lahore Marks a Milestone for Clean Energy Advancement in Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan – In a dazzling celebration that captured the essence of innovation and sustainable development, Longi’s Distributed Middle East-Africa Regional Office-Central Asia Representative Office in Lahore, Pakistan, celebrated its grand reopening on November 12, 2023. The event garnered widespread media attention, showcasing the company’s commitment to advancing the clean energy sector in the region. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by local government officials, industry leaders, strategic clients, and customer representatives, symbolized Longi’s dedication to the Pakistan region. Mr. Ali Majid, the Regional Sales Director for the office, delivered an inspiring…

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Net-zero emissions: Corporations urged to prioritise transparency in commitments

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KARACHI: Industrialists, researchers, academia, and civil society activists came together at the “Champions of Change: A Dialogue with the Private Sector” conference in Karachi on Wednesday, urging corporations to prioritise transparency and accountability in their commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. The discussions centered on the severe impacts of emissions on Pakistan’s health, lives, and environment. The conference paved the way for the launch of two ground-breaking research studies. The first, titled “Scoping Study of Corporate Sector Energy Consumption,” conducted by the Indus Consortium in collaboration with the research team of…

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BQATI opposes hike in gas tariffs

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KARACHI: Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry (BQATI) has protested against the massive hike in industrial gas tariffs. In a general body meeting held at the BQATI Secretariat here the other day, the association decided that, in addition to demonstrations, no export days would be observed unless the government pays serious attention to Karachi’s industries and reconsiders the decision to increase the gas tariff, introducing a fair industrial tariff. BQATI President Abdul Rasheed Janmohmmad said other town associations, linked with the Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.’s (SSGCL) network, would…

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Govt allows LPG imports without inviting bids

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Exempts LPG firm from procurement rules to avert gas crisis in winter ISLAMABAD: Despite facing criticism last year, the government is once again relying on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports to address the emerging gas crisis. It has permitted a subsidiary of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to bring gas without inviting bids. Last year, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government had granted SSGC’s LPG subsidiary exemption from Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules, allowing it LPG imports without bidding. However, the PDM came in for a lot of flak…

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$10b Saudi investment to arrive soon

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Financing will go to oil refinery to be set up by Aramco either in Hub or Gwadar KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy, Power and Petroleum Mohammad Ali has said that Pakistan is actively engaged with Saudi Arabia for potential investment of around $10 billion in the oil refining sector, believing their efforts will bear fruit in a couple of months. Talking to media on sidelines of “The Future Summit – The Big Picture” on Wednesday, the minister dismissed the impression that there were mere talks while nothing concrete…

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