GPCCI and BVMW Host Exclusive Business Breakfast to Strengthen Pak-German Trade

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Karachi: The German-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in collaboration with BVMW – The Largest German Association for SMEs, successfully organized an exclusive Business Breakfast for GPCCI members, industry stakeholders, and representatives from Pakistan’s Textile and IT sectors, along with German participants joining through BVMW. The event aimed to promote high-value B2B networking and strategic matchmaking, connecting potential business partners from both countries. 🇵🇰🤝🇩🇪 The event was graced by His Excellency Thomas Eberhard Schultze, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi and GPCCI Patron, as the…

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Federal Minister Owais Leghari Issues Landmark Decision to Fast-Track Net Metering Applications

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Islamabad: In a major boost for renewable energy adoption in Pakistan, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Leghari has announced a decisive move to process all net metering applications submitted up to February 8 under the existing regulations. This landmark decision ensures that all applicants will now receive net metering facilities across all distribution companies, including K-Electric, removing previous uncertainties and delays in the system. Immediate implementation orders have been issued to all distribution companies to guarantee swift action. Currently, 5,165 applications are pending, which will collectively add 250.822 MW…

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Murad Shah orders zero Load-Shedding, Strict Price Checks for Ramzan in Sindh

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KARACHI (Feb 18): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a high-level meeting, finalised administrative and price-control strategies for the holy month of Ramzan and directed utility providers to ensure no electricity or gas is load-shedded during Sehr and Iftar, while the police will maintain law and order, including traffic management. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Jam Khan Shoro, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and Riaz Shah Shirazi; Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab; Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah; IG Police Javed Alam Odho; Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi; provincial secretaries;…

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Sindh CM Presides Over 50th PPP Policy Board Meeting; Major Projects Cleared for Education, Transport and Ecotourism

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KARACHI (Feb 18): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the 50th meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board, approving a series of initiatives in education, transport, ecotourism and industrial development. The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by senior ministers Sardar Shah, Jam Khan Shoro, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Adviser to CM Babal Bhayo, Special Assistant to CM Syed Qasim Naveed, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, PSCM Dadu; Government Vocational Training Institute, Sukkur; and Government Institute of Business and Commercial Education, Naushero, specialised driver training and…

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Mangla Refurbishment to Boost Capacity to 1,310MW by 2030

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LAHORE: Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Lt Gen (retd) Muhammad Saeed has reviewed progress on the Mangla Refurbishment Project during a visit to the Mangla Hydel Power Station, expressing satisfaction over the steady pace of work. Officials briefed the chairman that four generating units have already been refurbished and are now operating at enhanced capacity. Two more units are scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, while the entire project is targeted for completion by 2030. During the visit, the chairman inspected the control room,…

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