LAHORE: In a groundbreaking development, the city of Lahore has become home to the country’s first energy-generating smart road. The innovative project, dubbed Route 47, is a 4.5-kilometer stretch that connects several major thoroughfares, including Ferozepur Road, Gulberg Main Boulevard, Walton Road, and Lahore Ring Road. The road boasts cutting-edge features, including separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, and a one-kilometre-long flyover. Solar panels installed on the footpaths along Route 47 will generate up to 1 megawatt of electricity while providing shade. The road’s design ensures that it remains flood-free…
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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik Visits Geological Survey of Pakistan, Emphasizes efficient Resource Exploration and Energy Security Islamabad, April 24,2025 Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik visited the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) in Islamabad today to review its operations and discuss strategies for enhancing the country’s mineral and hydrocarbon resource exploration potential. During his visit, the minister was given a detailed briefing by senior officials of GSP on ongoing geological surveys, mineral mapping initiatives, and mineral hunt programs to identify potential reserves across Pakistan. He commended…
Read MoreSmart Energy, Smarter Living: Revolutionizing Home Energy Management
In the age of renewable energy, the way we manage power in our homes is undergoing a major transformation. As more people install PV, battery storage, and EV chargers, households are no longer just passive consumers of electricity—they’re becoming savvy energy managers. The New Era: The Rise of Dynamic Tariffs – Why Your Electricity Bill Is Now a Trading Game The landscape of European electricity is evolving. Where once consumers paid a fixed rate, dynamic time-of-use (ToU) tariffs are now emerging. Widespread rollout of smart meters (80% EU deployment…
Read MoreDiwan International Launches Pakistan’s First CHINT Flagship Store in Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan – Diwan International (Pvt) Ltd has proudly inaugurated Pakistan’s very first CHINT Flagship Store in a landmark event held at Denso Hall on MA Jinnah Road, Karachi. The grand opening marks a significant leap in the availability of advanced electrical and automation solutions within the country. The store showcases CHINT’s globally acclaimed range of products including high-performance switchgear, circuit breakers, and cutting-edge energy management systems – all now available under one roof for the Pakistani market. The launch event was graced by a large number of industry professionals,…
Read MoreDelays Hamper Launch of Pakistan’s Competitive Power Market Despite Regulatory Approvals
KARACHI – Pakistan’s transition to a competitive electricity market remains stalled despite regulatory greenlights and a successful six-month test run of the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM) by the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G). A recent high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue hosted by Renewables First (RF) brought together policymakers, regulators, development partners, and industry experts to address the slow pace of CTBCM’s commercial launch. Although both the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) have approved the framework, full-scale operations have yet to commence. Stakeholders expressed…
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