Day: May 8, 2025

Privatization and Finance Ministers Engage Global Investors at High-Profile Roundtable in London

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London, May 7, 2025 — In a strong show of investor confidence in Pakistan’s economic trajectory, the Federal Minister for Privatization and the Federal Minister for Finance participated in an exclusive Investor Roundtable hosted by KTrade Securities at Carlos Place, London. The high-impact event brought together a select group of global private equity investors and strategic partners interested in unlocking Pakistan’s investment potential. Prominent international investors in attendance included NIU Invest (Germany), with a focus on mining and real estate; Hamid Nasir of General Atomics; Dr. Yanwen Chan from Phinx…

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Solis Launches Game-Changing 125kW Hybrid Inverter and AI Energy Assistant at Intersolar Europe 2025 — A Boost for Pakistan’s Solar Ambitions

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Munich, Germany – 7 May 2025 – At Intersolar Europe 2025, Solis marked its 20th anniversary with the global unveiling of two groundbreaking innovations: the world’s largest wall-mounted hybrid inverter and Solis AI, an advanced smart energy assistant poised to revolutionize solar energy management for both residential and commercial users. Next-Gen 125kW Hybrid Inverter: High Power, Wall-Mounted Efficiency Debuting globally, the S6-EH3P(75–125)K10-NV-YD-H hybrid inverter delivers an industry-leading 125kW output — redefining commercial energy storage standards. This three-phase, wall-mounted inverter is designed for space optimization and high-voltage performance, featuring: “This innovation…

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Shah Urges Fast-Tracking of Solar and Wind Power Projects

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KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah has directed the Energy Department to expedite the implementation of solar and wind power projects, assuring that dedicated funds will be allocated for new renewable energy initiatives in the upcoming provincial budget. Chairing a high-level review meeting on Wednesday, Shah emphasized timely completion of all ongoing and approved energy projects. The session was attended by Energy Secretary Mushtaq Soomro, Additional Secretary Zain-ul-Abidin Ansari, Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company CEO Saleem Shaikh, and other senior officials. The meeting reviewed proposed energy schemes for the…

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India Commissions 3,360MW from Pakistan Rivers Under 14,000MW Hydropower Plan

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ISLAMABAD: India has so far commissioned 10 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 3,360 megawatts (MW) on rivers allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty, as part of its broader plan to develop 14,000MW of hydropower from the Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum rivers. An additional five major projects totaling 3,052MW are currently under construction. This was disclosed by Arshad H. Abbasi, a noted water expert and veteran of Track-2 diplomacy on water issues between India and Pakistan. Abbasi, who has also worked on trans-boundary water matters with China,…

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Nepra Considers Major Power Tariff Reduction for FY2025-26

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ISLAMABAD: In a potential relief for electricity consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is considering a proposal to reduce base power tariffs for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has projected a decline in the power purchase price (PPP) to Rs24.75 per unit, compared to the current Rs27 per unit. This proposed reduction could benefit domestic, industrial, and commercial consumers. Last June, Nepra had increased the PPP from Rs22.95 in FY2023-24 to Rs27/unit for FY2024-25. Nepra has accepted CPPA-G’s petition and scheduled…

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