Oil steadies after Trump extends EU trade talks deadline

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LONDON: Oil prices traded around flat on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing concerns about U.S. tariffs on the bloc that could hit fuel demand. Brent crude futures were unchanged at $64.78 a barrel by 1234 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 4 cents to $61.49 a barrel. Both contracts had traded higher earlier in the session after Trump said he agreed to extend a deadline for trade talks with the European Union until July 9. “Trump’s…

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𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄: 𝗔 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻g. Sindh province would be badly affected.

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India is reportedly moving forward with a massive plan to construct 10 new mega hydropower projects in Ladakh, strategically placed to control the headwaters of the Indus River. Projects like Achinathang-Sanjak, Pharphila, Sumda (Batalik), and Khaltsi may be marketed as progress—but in reality, they pose a serious risk to the region’s water security. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. Home to millions, Sindh relies heavily on the Indus for agriculture, drinking water, and livelihoods. Blocking or altering river flow upstream could trigger…

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GoodWe Unveils New GT Series String Inverter to Boost Commercial Solar in Pakistan High Performance. Rugged Reliability. Smarter Savings for C&I Growth

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Lahore, Pakistan – May 2025: GoodWe, a global leader in solar energy solutions, is proud to introduce its next-generation GT Series String Inverter to the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment in Pakistan. Designed to meet the growing energy demands of local enterprises, the GT Series delivers unmatched efficiency, safety, and cost savings — offering a future-ready path to energy independence and operational resilience. Purpose-Built for Pakistan’s Energy Landscape With consistent power outages, rising electricity costs, and increasing pressure on businesses to adopt sustainable practices, the GT Series is tailored for…

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India’s Hydropower Push in Ladakh Threatens Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan Warns UN Chief

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s eminent water expert Arshad H. Abbasi has raised alarm over India’s latest hydropower expansion in *Ladakh, warning that the projects violate the *Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and threaten to trigger a humanitarian and ecological crisis. In a detailed letter to *United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Abbasi condemned India’s plans to construct new *10MW hydropower projects in the disputed region, including sites at Achinthang-Sanjak, Parfila, Sunit (Batalik), and Khalsti. Abbasi asserted that India’s actions exceed the storage and usage limits granted under the IWT and are geared towards *military…

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KP Prioritizes Timely Completion of Hydropower Projects: CM Gandapur

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PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, *Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur, has declared the *timely and high-quality completion of hydropower projects a top priority for the provincial government to harness KP’s significant renewable energy potential. Chairing a high-level meeting of the *Energy and Power Department, the chief minister reviewed progress on various hydropower schemes under the **Annual Development Programme (ADP). He emphasized that *100% financial progress must be achieved by the end of the current fiscal year, along with meeting the scheduled physical progress targets. Officials presented detailed briefings on the status…

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