Day: February 19, 2025

Pakistan’s Oil Refining Crisis: A Call for Urgent Upgrades to Save refineries from utter crash

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In a recent podcast on YouTube, senior Islamabad-based energy journalist Syed Khalid Mustafa shed light on the dire state of Pakistan’s oil refining sector during a conversation with prominent TV news anchor Sohail Iqbal Bhatti. Mustafa detailed the financial struggles and vulnerabilities facing this crucial industry, which he describes as a strategic asset for the nation. Pakistan’s five oil refineries are vital, meeting over 50% of the country’s petroleum product needs. In times of crisis, these facilities provide essential fuel for military vehicles and aircraft, underscoring their importance to national…

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OGRA CONDUCTS SEMINAR ON REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & SAFETY IN CNG SECTOR

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Islamabad February 17, 2025: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) conducted a seminar on regulatory framework and safety in CNG Sector, emphasizing the importance of safety to minimize incidents at CNG stations. The event held at OGRA’s Auditorium, was graced by the presence of the senior government officials alongwith DG Gas, Chief Engineer HDIP and All Pakistan CNG Association. The event was chaired by Chairman OGRA, Mr. Masroor Khan, alongside Member Oil and Finance. In his address, Mr. Khan emphasized the importance of safety in CNG Sector and said…

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China shuts down all solar panels in the world: It has used an impossible material

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In an amazing advancement for photovoltaic technology, Chinese researchers have developed a way to grow four-terminal (4T) perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cells with a world-record 29.36% efficiency. This achievement not only establishes a new benchmark in the world of solar energy conversion but also showcases the evolution of perovskite, a material with little efficiency, to one complete with potential. Revolutionizing solar energy: How perovskite went from “impossible” to essential Discovered in the 19th century, perovskite has long puzzled scientists by its unusual crystal structure. But, back in the early days of photovoltaic (just…

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Donald Trump signals Ukraine to blame for war

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Donald Trump appeared to blame Ukraine for the war with Russia and signalled Kyiv should hold elections, in comments that prompted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accuse the US president of living in a “disinformation bubble”. In Riyadh on Tuesday, Russia and the US agreed to “lay the groundwork for future co-operation” on ending the war and a lightning normalisation of relations, in their first talks since President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion. The discussion came after Trump called Putin last week in an effort to end the war — without consulting…

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Sindh govt, businessmen to resolve infrastructure Cess issue to unlock Rs180bn tied up in court case for investment in city’s infrastructure.

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KARACHI (Feb 18): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a follow-up meeting of the Business Facilitation Coordination Committee (BFCC) and took certain decisions, including the resolution of the longstanding issue of the Infrastructure Cess to unlock Rs 180 billion currently tied up in court for l infrastructure development of the city and removal of soft encroachments/ land grabbing from industrial areas. The meeting was held at CM House and was attended by provincial ministers, Sharjeel Memon, Nasir Shah, Ziaul Lanjar, Mohammad Bux Mahar, Jam Ikram, Shahid Thahim, Chief…

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