Month: January 2024

FPCCI & KATI DialogueEnergy, Land Prices and Policy Rate Top the AgendaAtif Ikram Sheikh

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New-FPCCI

Karachi In a remarkable show of solidarity, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) – the apex body – and the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) have joined hands to make Karachi a business & industry-friendly city again through raising a collective, articulate voice; collaboration in research & development and approaching policy-making forums under the one, unified umbrella of FPCCI. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that in his detailed, maiden meeting with the delegation of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI), he…

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Balochistan’s forests under threat

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environmental-changes

Balochistan faces a significant environmental threat as its ancient forests transform due to human greed. The province boasts numerous renowned historic forests, including wild olive trees in the mountainous regions. The mild climate supports the growth of valuable trees, such as wild olives, juniper, and palos, offering various benefits. The oils extracted from these trees serve both culinary and medicinal purposes, and their environmentally friendly nature contributes to their significance. Historically, these forests have played a crucial role in preventing natural disasters and maintaining ecological balance. Unfortunately, the changing landscape…

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Capital’s 49 polluting brick kilns turned into zigzag technology

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climate-change

ISLAMABAD: As many as 49 of the total 63 conventional brick kilns located within the federal capital territory, which were mainly responsible for air pollution, have been converted into zigzag technology, said a senior climate change ministry official. “This will help mitigate air pollution woes in the capital and surrounding areas.” He said four traditional brick kilns had been dismantled and the remaining 10 were presently being shifted to the environment-friendly zigzag technology. Talking to Dawn, Mohammad Saleem, deputy director and spokesperson Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, said…

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TRAINING ON PV SYSTEM DESIGNING THROUGH PV Syst SOFTWARE COMPLETED by ETRC SPONSORED BY GIZ Pakistan.

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The training on Solar PV System Designing through Solar PV syst under the GIZ- REEE-II Project “Upgradation of Technical Skills” for 75 persons from AEDB approved companies finished on 04 January 2024. The training was provided in three batches each of 25 persons and the first two sessions were held at ETRC Lahore, and third session was held at PPIB (AEDB) Office Islamabad. First session Second session The trainer was Engr. Faiz Bhutta Master Trainer and CEO Energy Training and Research Center (ETRC) Lahore, Pakistan. The license of Solar PV…

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Türkiye can help Libya use its potential in energy: Minister

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Economy-Summit

Libya is important not only for Türkiye but also for global markets, Bayraktar said in a speech he delivered at the Energy and Economy Summit held in Tripoli on the weekend. The epidemics and wars in recent years have caused disruptions in the global energy markets, the minister stressed, adding that cooperation in the field of energy is needed. Securing the energy supply and providing reliable and affordable energy is becoming more difficult, Bayraktar said. “We definitely need international cooperation to overcome all these challenges.” He said that Türkiye and…

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