Year: 2025

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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Substandard Batteries Threaten Pakistan’s EV Future, Warns PAMA Chief

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LAHORE: Director General of the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), Abdul Waheed Khan, has cautioned the government against extending subsidies to substandard electric vehicles (EVs), warning that such support could undermine consumer confidence and derail the country’s transition to clean mobility. He noted that despite subsidies, consumers still invest significant amounts from their own pockets and must not be compelled to buy EVs equipped with low-quality batteries marketed as advanced technology. “Over 90% of electric two-wheelers being sold in Pakistan use lead-acid batteries with a thin graphene coating—it’s misleading,” he…

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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presides over a meeting of the Energy Department at CM House.

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KARACHI (Oct 8): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a high-level meeting of the Energy Department, reviewed the progress of the province’s major energy initiatives and highlighted Thar Coal’s vital role in securing Pakistan’s energy through low-cost, indigenous power generation. The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by Principal Secretary to CM Agha Wasif, Energy Secretary Mushtaq Soomro, MD Thar Coal Energy Tariq Shah, CEO Sindh Transmission & Dispatch Company (STDC) Saleem Shaikh, SLCMS representative Mushtaq Panhwar, DG Power Nand Lal, and other senior officials. During…

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EV Transition Faces Roadblocks: Industry Urges Phased Approach, Localisation, and Green Grid

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KARACHI: Industry leaders and policy experts have urged a pragmatic, phased approach to implementing Pakistan’s New Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) 2025–30, saying that ambitious targets for EV adoption can only be met through strong infrastructure, local manufacturing, and a cleaner energy mix. Speaking at the event “Shifting Gears: Launch of Automotive Study and Stakeholders Dialogue” — organised by Indus Consortium in Karachi — participants highlighted major obstacles, including limited charging infrastructure, high upfront costs, and the national grid’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Pakistan currently operates only 35 public charging…

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