Day: August 7, 2026

23rd Annual Environment Conference and Awards – 2026

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23rd Annual Environment Conference and Awards – 2026 Sindh emerges as Pakistan’s leader in climate action with carbon market reforms, mangrove restoration and smart environmental governance: Nasir Hussain Shah Karachi Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing & Town Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said that Sindh has become the first province in Pakistan to successfully implement a government-led carbon credit project, enabling the country to earn substantial foreign exchange through its internationally acclaimed mangrove restoration programme while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience. Addressing the…

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Govt Removes Nepra Approval Requirement for Rooftop Solar Systems up to 25kW

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## **Govt Removes Nepra Approval Requirement for Rooftop Solar Systems up to 25kW** **ISLAMABAD:** The Government of Pakistan has eased the approval process for small-scale rooftop solar installations by allowing electricity distribution companies (Discos) to directly approve **grid-connected solar systems of up to 25 kilowatts (kW)**, eliminating the requirement for prior approval from the **National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra)**. The regulatory change follows amendments to the **Solar Regulations 2026**, under which Nepra has officially authorized the country’s power distribution companies to process and approve eligible rooftop solar applications independently.…

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Wafi Energy Pakistan Expands Fuel Storage Capacity with New 7.4 Million-Litre Tank in KP

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## **Wafi Energy Pakistan Expands Fuel Storage Capacity with New 7.4 Million-Litre Tank in KP** **KARACHI:** **Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited** has strengthened its fuel storage infrastructure with the inauguration of a **7.4 million-litre motor gasoline storage tank** at its **Tarru Jabba terminal in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa**, reinforcing the company’s commitment to enhancing fuel supply reliability across Pakistan. According to the company, the new storage facility is designed to boost fuel storage capacity, improve supply chain efficiency, and ensure uninterrupted fuel availability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and along major transportation corridors leading…

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Operational Thar Coal Blocks Save Pakistan US$3.2 Billion in Fuel Imports: Sindh CM

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## **Operational Thar Coal Blocks Save Pakistan US$3.2 Billion in Fuel Imports: Sindh CM** **KARACHI:** Sindh Chief Minister **Syed Murad Ali Shah** has said that the development of two operational coal mining blocks in Thar has enabled Pakistan to save approximately **US$3.2 billion** in expensive fuel imports, demonstrating the economic value of harnessing indigenous energy resources. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the **Mining Technical Conference 2026**, organized by the **Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC)** under the theme **”Driving Pakistan’s Mining Sector through Collaboration, Innovation & Technology.”**…

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Federal, Sindh Governments Join Hands to Combat Marine Pollution and Protect Blue Economy

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## **Federal, Sindh Governments Join Hands to Combat Marine Pollution and Protect Blue Economy** **KARACHI:** Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs **Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry** and **Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi** have agreed to launch coordinated efforts to combat marine pollution and safeguard Pakistan’s coastal ecosystems, reinforcing the country’s commitment to developing a sustainable blue economy. The understanding was reached during a meeting in which both leaders reviewed the growing impact of marine pollution on fisheries, coastal communities, marine biodiversity, and economic activities along Pakistan’s coastline. Speaking on the occasion,…

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