Year: 2025

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally entered the global bunkering market with the launch of its first standardised ship-fuelling operations at Karachi Port, marking a major step toward modernising the country’s maritime infrastructure and aligning it with international safety and operational benchmarks. Bunkering — the process of supplying vessels with fuel such as marine gas oil, heavy fuel oil or LNG — is a tightly regulated activity essential for global shipping. Until now, Pakistan lacked a commercial refuelling facility, forcing ships to obtain fuel from hubs like Fujairah and Singapore. Maritime Affairs…

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*Islamabad, November 18,2025 Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, was called on by H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel, the German Ambassador to Pakistan, at the Ministry of Energy. Ms. Janine Rohwer, Political and Economic Counsellor was also in presence. The discussions centered on unlocking the vast potential for bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s mining, minerals, and energy sectors. The German Ambassador, H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel, commended Pakistan’s efforts and highlighted the growing international interest in the country’s natural resources. “There is a lot of potential in Pakistan’s mining and natural resources…

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Inverex Solar Energy proudly took part in the prestigious Deye Distribution Summit 2025 held in Dubai, where CEO Mr. Muhammad Zakir Ali and COO Mr. Ahad Ghori represented the company. The summit gathered global distributors, partners, and industry leaders to explore emerging technologies, market trends, and collaborative opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Inverex’s engagement at this international forum highlights its dedication to expanding strategic partnerships and introducing the latest solar innovations to Pakistan. With its active presence at the summit, Inverex continues to reinforce its mission of driving clean,…

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ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan is facing a serious arbitration threat from Saudi and Kuwaiti investors — key shareholders in K-Electric — who have served a USD 2 billion notice over mounting financial, regulatory and governance disputes, sources told Business Recorder. If initiated, this would mark the third major international arbitration in Pakistan’s power sector after cases involving Halmore Power Company and Star Hydropower. A formal notice of dispute was issued by international law firm Steptoe LLP to the Attorney General for Pakistan on November 12, 2025, under the OIC…

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LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Lt Gen (Retd) Muhammad Saeed and Liu Huailiang, Chairman of China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co. Ltd (CGGC), held a high-level meeting to review and accelerate construction progress on the Dasu Hydropower Project (DHPP), a flagship initiative central to Pakistan’s long-term energy security. The meeting took place at the Wapda Mega Hydel Projects Complex, where both delegations discussed strategies to fast-track work and resolve bottlenecks. CGGC International serves as the project’s main contractor. Highlighting the strategic significance of DHPP, the Wapda chairman urged CGGC to deploy additional…

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