Day: November 28, 2024

5 Billion Initial Investment Announced for Air Karachi to launch new airlineAtif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI

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Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that, in a transformational initiative for Pakistan’s aviation industry and its skies, top businessmen have formed a strategic alliance to launch the much needed, world-classes airline for Pakistan – which is named Air Karachi as its Head Office will be based in Karachi. The mega-venture is a joint effort by prominent business leaders and corporate investors; including, FPCCI President, Mr. Atif Ikram Sheik, as a major shareholder. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh informed that other notable shareholders of Air Karachi include big…

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Dr. Irfan Afzal Mirza Re-Elected as WWEA PresidentWWEA General Assembly Elects New Board to Strengthen Global Wind Energy Advocacy

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Bonn, November 28, 2024 (WWEA) – The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) General Assembly has announced the election of its new board for a two-year term. Dr. Irfan Afzal Mirza, who assumed the presidency from Hon. Peter Rae a year ago, has been unanimously re-elected as President. The assembly also elected the following Vice Presidents, reflecting a truly global representation: Prof. Dr. Chuichi Arakawa (Japan)Zeeshan Ashfaq (Pakistan)Heinrich Bartelt (Germany)Khalid Benhamou (Morocco)Qin Haiyan (China)Dr. Karunamoorthy Neethimani (India)Monica Oliphant (Australia)Dr. Ibrahim Togola (Mali)Prof. Dr. Tanay Sidki Uyar (Turkey)Dr. Irfan Mirza expressed gratitude…

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WAPDA Chairman Emphasizes Timely Completion of K-IV Project

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Engr. Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), Chairman of WAPDA, reviewed the construction progress of the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV) during a site visit. Key components inspected included intake works, pumping stations, and pressurized pipelines. Highlighting the K-IV Project’s vital role in addressing Karachi’s escalating water demand, the Chairman stressed the urgency of expediting construction and meeting project deadlines. He called for enhanced coordination among stakeholders, particularly with the Sindh Government, to ensure the timely execution of power supply and augmentation components critical for the project’s success. The…

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Onyx Solar Introduces Walkable Solar Tiles for Urban Spaces

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Spanish BIPV manufacturer Onyx Solar has launched innovative walkable solar floor tiles, designed for rooftops, patios, sidewalks, and other urban applications. These glass-glass modules have a nominal capacity of 75 W and are crafted for both functionality and durability. The tiles, weighing 23 kg each and measuring 75 x 75 cm, can be customized up to 4m x 2m. Made with 8 mm thick safety glass and an anti-slip surface, they are intended for pedestrian traffic and can bear up to 400 kg/m². The patented design complies with IEC and…

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KMC Becomes Pakistan’s First Municipal Council to Transition to Solar Energy

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KARACHI: Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the solar energy conversion of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) building, making KMC Pakistan’s first municipal council to adopt solar power. The transition is expected to save millions of rupees annually while generating surplus electricity to be sold to K-Electric through net metering. The 150kW solar system, now operational at the KMC building, integrates 80kW into KE’s grid and comprises 259 solar panels, producing 650-700 units of electricity daily. Wahab highlighted that this initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce costs and…

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