Day: October 11, 2025

NEECA and CDA Lead National Dialogue on Smarter Buildings and Energy Efficiency in Pakistan

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Islamabad, October 11, 2025 — The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) hosted the latest session of its Conservation Conversations series, titled “Smarter Buildings, Smarter Energy,” at the National Incubation Center, Islamabad. The event brought together policymakers, architects, engineers, urban planners, and private-sector experts to explore how Pakistan can enhance energy efficiency in buildings through advanced design, cooling, and heating practices. The session followed a landmark decision by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and NEECA to implement the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC 2023) in Islamabad—marking a significant milestone…

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Sindh Approves 500 Electric Buses, Green Expressway, and Forestation Projects under PPP Framework

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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday chaired the 48th Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board meeting at the CM House, approving several landmark infrastructure and sustainability projects — including the procurement of 500 electric buses for Karachi and Hyderabad, an elevated expressway linking Karachi Port to Qayyumabad, and major forestation and technology park initiatives. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers, the chief secretary, and senior officials from the Planning and Development Board, PPP Unit, and Transport Department. Under the Peoples Green Transport Project, the board approved…

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OICCI and PBC Host Saudi Delegation to Explore New Investment Opportunities in Pakistan

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KARACHI: A high-level investors’ delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, held an interactive session with senior representatives of major multinational and leading local companies at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI). The event was jointly hosted by the OICCI and the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) to strengthen economic cooperation and explore new avenues for trade and investment between the two countries. Addressing the gathering virtually, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the Saudi delegation and noted that…

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Saudi Oil Exports to China Set to Drop to 40 Million Barrels in November

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Oil-Price

SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports to China are expected to decline to around 40 million barrels in November, as Chinese refiners shift toward cheaper spot supplies from other Middle Eastern producers, according to industry sources familiar with the matter. The expected volume marks a sharp drop from approximately 51 million barrels exported in October, reflecting changing market dynamics between the world’s largest oil exporter and biggest importer. Earlier this week, Saudi Aramco kept the official selling price (OSP) for its flagship Arab Light crude to Asia unchanged for November,…

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Kuwait-Pakistan Business Expo 2025 to Promote Bilateral Trade and Investment

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LAHORE: The Kuwait-Pakistan Business Expo 2025 will be held in Kuwait from December 11 to 13, 2025, aimed at showcasing Pakistani products and strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties between the two brotherly nations. The announcement was made by Muhammad Saleem, head of a four-member Kuwaiti delegation, during a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI). The meeting was presided over by LCCI President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol, with Senior Vice President Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh, Vice President Khurram Lodhi, delegation members Mohammad Siraj, Nadeem Virk, Sylvester Sam, and former…

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