SITE industrialists laud MD SSGC for laying dedicated gas pipeline

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KARACHI: Members of SITE Association of Industry have highly appreciated laying of dedicated 24 inch dia, 31-KM long high pressure gas pipeline for industrial consumers of SITE area, Karachi. In a reception hosted in honour of SSGC Managing Director Muhammad Imran Maniar at SITE Association of Industry, members very much praised the dedicated efforts of MD SSGC made during past…

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PPIB Seeks Forex Allocation for International Arbitration Expenses with SHPL

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ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has requested foreign exchange to cover outstanding expenses related to international arbitration with M/s Star Hydropower Limited (SHPL). The Government of Pakistan is currently facing significant litigation challenges in this matter. PPIB Managing Director Shahjahan Mirza stated that SHPL initiated arbitration against NTDC at the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), resulting…

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SSGC Launches Rs3.86 Billion High-Pressure Pipeline to Boost Industrial Fuel Supply

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KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has initiated a Rs3.86 billion project to install a high-pressure pipeline aimed at enhancing fuel supply for industrial consumers in the western part of Karachi. This new development is designed to resolve persistent low-pressure gas issues affecting the region’s industrial sector. According to an official press statement, the 31-kilometer-long, 24-inch diameter pipeline extends from…

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Pakistan Seeks Chinese Debt Restructuring Amid Rising CPEC Project Payments

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ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Pakistan formally requested China to reschedule its debts as unpaid dues for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) power projects surged by 44%, reaching Rs401 billion by the end of the last fiscal year. These outstanding payments, violating the 2015 CPEC Energy Framework Agreement, are hampering financial and commercial relations between the two nations. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb…

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SIFC Supports Refinery Demands, Advocates Budget Measure Reversal

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ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) endorsed refineries’ demands on Thursday, backing the withdrawal of budgetary measures that threaten the closure of refineries and jeopardize a $6 billion plant upgrade program. In a high-level meeting attended by refinery representatives and officials from the Petroleum Division, Ministry of Finance, and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), executives highlighted the negative impacts…

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Chairman WAPDA Reviews K-IV Project Progress: 46% Completion Achieved

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Rs. 59.5 Billion Spent; Phase-I Targeted for December 2025 Completion Chairman WAPDA, Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), visited the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, K-IV, to review the construction progress at various sites, including intake works, pumping stations, pressurized pipeline, access road, project offices, and project colony. General Manager (Projects) South and Project Director Amir Mughal provided a…

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Pakistan, Turkmenistan to Fast-Track TAPI Project for Regional Energy Cooperation

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ISLAMABAD: High-ranking officials from Pakistan and Turkmenistan have committed to accelerating the execution of the long-anticipated TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline project. This strategic pipeline aims to deliver gas from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan and Pakistan, ultimately reaching India. Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik highlighted the significant benefits of the TAPI project, stating, “The TAPI pipeline project will lower energy…

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Government Faces Hurdles in Appointing KE Director Due to Court Stay Order

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ISLAMABAD: Legal disputes among K-Electric (KE) shareholders have hindered the federal government’s efforts to appoint new directors to the company’s board. At a recent high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the cabinet approved the appointment of a new independent director to replace the previously approved member. The Power Division informed the meeting that KE, a private corporate entity,…

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Proposed Power Tariff Hike of Rs2.63/unit Under Review by NEPRA

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ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers may soon face an additional financial burden with a proposed power tariff increase of Rs2.63 per unit due to the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed in June 2024. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), representing distribution companies (DISCOs), has requested this hike in a formal application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The…

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US Ambassador Affirms Commitment to Pakistan in Climate Management and Education

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ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome underscored the United States’ commitment to supporting Pakistan in various areas, including climate management and education, at an international conference titled ‘Strengthening Pakistan-US Relations’ hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Lahore. Appreciating Pakistan’s contribution to counterterrorism, Ambassador Blome highlighted the enduring partnership between the US…

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