Year: 2025

Federal Cabinet Approves Special Security Force to Protect Major Dams

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ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Thursday approved the formation of a special security force dedicated to safeguarding Pakistan’s major dams and hydropower projects. The decision came during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism and securing the nation’s critical infrastructure. According to an official statement issued by the PM Office, the cabinet granted in-principle approval for legislation to establish the force under the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The move aims to ensure enhanced protection for strategic water and energy…

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Flood-affected people must be helped beyond political differences, calling recent tensions over flood relief `unfortunate’• CM hails MAP’s role in leadership uplift, pledges govt support

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KARACHI (Oct 9): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that flood-affected people must be helped beyond political differences, calling recent tensions over flood relief [between Sindh and the Punjab] “unfortunate.”He said this while talking to the media at the 25th Annual Convention of the Management Association of Pakistan (MAP), organised at a local hotel.Replying to a question, he said that flood-affected people must be helped beyond political differences, calling recent tensions over flood relief [between Sindh and the Punjab] “unfortunate.” He said Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari had spoken…

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Pakistan Overhauls DGPC to Attract Global Oil and Gas Investment

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ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to revitalize Pakistan’s oil and gas exploration sector, the government has launched a major restructuring of the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions (DGPC) — the key regulatory body overseeing the nation’s upstream energy industry. The Petroleum Division has constituted a seven-member reform committee, notified on October 3, 2025, to lead the transformation. The initiative aims to align DGPC operations with international best practices, enhance investor confidence, and modernize the regulatory and governance framework for petroleum concessions. Under its mandate, the committee will conduct a comprehensive…

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Growatt Recognized as Tier 1 PV Inverter Supplier by S&P Global

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Growatt, a world-leading provider of distributed solar and energy storage solutions (ESS), proudly announces its recognition as a Tier 1 PV inverter supplier by S&P Global Commodity Insights. This milestone reinforces Growatt’   s position as a global leader in solar energy and reflects the company’   s long-standing commitment to making sustainable energy accessible for homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Tier 1 Recognition: A Testament to Innovation and Trust Being ranked as a Tier 1 solar inverter supplier underscores Growatt’   s strength across diverse solar markets and its consistent delivery of…

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PPIB to Decide Future of 300MW Gwadar Coal Power Project Today

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ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is poised to decide the fate of the 300MW coal-fired power project in Gwadar, proposed by M/s CIHC Pak Power Company Limited (CPPCL), during its board meeting scheduled for Thursday (today), official sources told Business Recorder. The development comes as the government has already approved a 100MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Gwadar, which will utilize confiscated solar panels recovered by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) — signaling a shift towards cleaner energy in the region. The proposed coal project, a…

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