Federal Minister for Petroleum Visits PSO House to Engage with Key Energy Stakeholders

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Karachi, May 29, 2025 — Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, accompanied by Mr. Zafar Abbas, Additional Secretary Petroleum, Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Director/ Deputy Secretary Waqas Ahmed Barlas, visited Pakistan State Oil (PSO) House today as part of a strategic outreach to key stakeholders in the petroleum sector. They were received by Chairman of the PSO Board of Management, Mr. Asif Baigmohamed, and Mr. Abdus Sami, Chief Supply Chain Officer and current officiating the Managing Director’s office, PSO, along with senior members of the PSO leadership…

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Oil prices inch up as US bans Chevron

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BEIJING: Oil prices ticked up in early trading on Wednesday as the US barred Chevron from exporting crude from Venezuela under a new authorization on its assets there, raising the prospect of tighter supply. Brent crude futures rose 47 cents, or 0.73%, to $64.56 a barrel by 0028 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 49 cents, or around 0.8%, to $61.38 a barrel. The Trump administration has issued a new authorization for US major Chevron that would allow it to keep assets in Venezuela but not to export…

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Jinko Solar launches Tiger Neo X20 Panel

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LAHORE: Jinko Solar, one of the leading solar brands has launched its latest innovation — the Tiger Neo X20 panel — at a ceremony held at a local hotel. In his opening remarks, Faraz Muhammad Khan, Business Development & Sales Manager, emphasized Jinko Solar’s global leadership with a presence in over 200 countries and over 350 GW of modules shipped worldwide. “Jinko has held the #1 global ranking for six consecutive years, and in Pakistan, it remains the most trusted solar brand,” he noted. Shehan Talagala (Sales Director) and Faizan…

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Growatt Donates Solar Power to Light Up Rural Pakistan School for 200+ Orphans

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In a heartening initiative bridging renewable energy and social welfare, global solar energy solutions leader Growatt New Energy has addressed critical energy challenges for Madrasa Al Hussain, a religious boarding school dedicated to nurturing over 200 underprivileged orphaned students in rural Pakistan. Growatt recently donated a cutting-edge Hybrid Inverter (SPH 10000TL-HU) and Lithium Battery (HOPE 5.5L-A1) system, ensuring uninterrupted energy supply for the institution while advancing its mission of enabling everyone to benefit from sustainable energy. The school serves as a critical sanctuary for orphaned boys, offering full boarding until…

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Extreme Heatwave Signals Looming Environmental and Water Crisis in Pakistan: Expert Warns

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KARACHI: Pakistan is grappling with one of its most severe heatwaves on record, with soaring temperatures exposing deeper threats to the country’s environmental and water security. Renowned sustainable development expert Prof Dr Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar has cautioned that the current heatwave is a dire warning of an accelerating climate emergency. “This is not just a weather anomaly—it’s a signal of systemic collapse,” Dr Kumbhar said, highlighting the threats to Pakistan’s food systems, water supply, and energy resilience. While global institutions like Imperial College London and the University of Hawaii are…

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