The pv magazine Awards 2025 have been unveiled, showcasing excellence and innovation across eight categories, with winners selected from entries spanning 40 countries. This year’s awards highlighted world-first technologies, second-life energy storage solutions, and groundbreaking approaches addressing key challenges in solar and storage markets worldwide. A major highlight for Pakistan was the recognition of Waqas Khaleeq, CEO of Smart Solar, who emerged as a winner for his outstanding contribution to clean energy awareness. Widely known as a solar vlogger, Khaleeq has played a pivotal role in bringing Pakistan’s energy transition…
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Pakistan to Distribute 700,000 Google Chromebooks to Students Nationwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to roll out 700,000 Google Chromebooks to students across the country under a major digital education initiative, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan announced on Friday. Speaking at an event, Mashhood said the initiative aims to expand access to digital learning and equip students with modern tools needed to meet both national and global challenges. He emphasized that Pakistan’s youth are its greatest asset and that investing in technology-driven education is essential to unlocking their full potential. The Chromebooks will be…
Read MorePetroleum Prices Likely to Fall from December 16
ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to reduce petroleum product prices from December 16 for the next fortnight, following a continued decline in global oil prices. Overall, prices may fall by up to Rs11.70 per litre, offering potential relief to consumers. According to sources, the chances of a significant reduction in petrol prices are relatively low, while a notable cut is expected in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD). The government is currently reviewing the price adjustments for petroleum products for the next 15 days, effective from December 16. Based on…
Read MoreTorrential Rains Turn UAE’s Desert Mountains into Waterfalls
Heavy rainfall across several parts of the United Arab Emirates on December 14 transformed normally arid desert mountains into flowing waterfalls, flooding nearby valleys and creating rare and dramatic scenes. Intense rain, strong winds and lightning lit up the UAE’s skies, offering an unusual contrast to the country’s typically sunny weather. According to a report by Gulf News, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) had already forecast unstable weather conditions and warned residents that several areas would be affected. The “Storm Center” shared videos from the Jais mountain range showing…
Read MorePunjab to Invite Bids for 50MW Waste-to-Energy Project in Lahore
LAHORE: The Punjab government has completed the pre-qualification process for local and international investors for a 50-megawatt Waste-to-Energy project and will invite bids from pre-qualified sponsors after approval of the project’s security package. The update was shared during a meeting chaired by Punjab Minister for Energy Faisal Ayub Khokhar on Thursday in Lahore. The meeting reviewed the progress, technical framework, and investment structure of the project, which is expected to be developed with private investment of over $175 million. Managing Director Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) Saniya Owais gave a…
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