Day: August 13, 2026

Petroleum Dealers, Govt Talks Fail as Saturday Strike Looms

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Petroleum Dealers, Govt Talks Fail as Saturday Strike Looms **ISLAMABAD:** Talks between the government and the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) ended without an agreement on Today, leaving a deadlock over the dealers’ planned strike. According to Energy Update Sources, A five-hour meeting between a PPDA delegation and officials of the Petroleum Ministry failed to resolve the key differences, particularly over the government’s proposed move to determine petroleum product prices on a daily basis. The dealers have demanded withdrawal of the daily pricing mechanism, maintaining that the decision could create…

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Experts Call for Coordinated Approach to Battery Storage and Grid Flexibility as Solar Expands

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# Experts Call for Coordinated Approach to Battery Storage and Grid Flexibility as Solar Expands **ISLAMABAD:** Pakistan’s rapid expansion of solar and other renewable energy sources underscores the urgent need for greater adoption of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and a coordinated approach to grid flexibility, energy experts said at a policy webinar. They noted that energy storage can play a critical role in shifting surplus renewable electricity to peak-demand periods, reducing pressure on the national grid, facilitating greater renewable-energy integration, and improving the reliability and efficiency of the power…

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BYD-MMC Launches Freedom Festival with Complimentary 7kW Home Charger and Installation

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# BYD-MMC Launches Freedom Festival with Complimentary 7kW Home Charger and Installation **KARACHI:** BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company (MMC) has launched its **BYD Freedom Festival**, a limited-time promotional campaign offering customers a complimentary **7kW home charger and free installation** with bookings of any BYD vehicle. The offer provides savings of up to **PKR 250,000*** and also gives customers an opportunity to win an exclusive trip to **BYD Headquarters in China**. The complimentary 7kW home charger is designed to enhance the BYD ownership experience by providing customers with a convenient…

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Sindh Government Approves 7.05% Increase in Karachi Water, Sewerage Charges

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# Sindh Government Approves 7.05% Increase in Karachi Water, Sewerage Charges **KARACHI:** The Sindh government has approved a **7.05 per cent increase in water and sewerage charges** of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) for the financial year 2026-27, with the revised tariffs taking effect retrospectively from **July 1, 2026**. According to an official notification published in the **Sindh Government Gazette on August 10**, the tariff adjustment has been made on the basis of the average Consumer Price Index (CPI). The notification formally incorporates a decision of the KWSC…

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US Consul General to Attend NSPP Conference on Pakistan’s Rare Earth Minerals

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# US Consul General to Attend NSPP Conference on Pakistan’s Rare Earth Minerals **LAHORE:** The National School of Public Policy (NSPP) will host its fourth public conference on **“Rare Earth Minerals in Pakistan: Opportunities and Challenges”** on August 17-18, bringing together senior policymakers, geologists, academics, industry representatives and mineral-sector experts to examine how Pakistan can transform its rare earth and critical mineral potential into sustainable economic and strategic opportunities. The two-day conference, being held under the theme **“Rare by Nature, Strategic by Choice,”** will be organised by NSPP in collaboration…

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