LAHORE: Pakistan is accelerating its shift away from fossil fuels faster than many regional economies, with an ambitious target to generate 60% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. This transition is part of the country’s broader strategy to cut emissions and combat climate change. According to global data from the Energy Institute, fossil fuels accounted for 81.9% of Pakistan’s total energy consumption in 2023—down from 86.7% in 2019. This 4.8 percentage point drop far outpaces the average decline of 0.8 points seen in other low- and middle-income nations.…
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Pakistan to Add 2,633MW Through Solar Net Metering in FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to add 2,633 megawatts (MW) of energy through solar net metering in fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant leap in decentralized renewable power generation. Despite already having surplus installed capacity, the national grid will see a total addition of 2,800 MW—over 94% of which will come from net-metered solar systems. According to the Annual Plan 2025-26, the country’s installed power generation capacity is projected to rise to 44,626 MW by June 2026. The number of net metering users is expected to increase by nearly 198,000, contributing…
Read MoreAir India Plane Crashes After Takeoff in Ahmedabad, Killing Over 200 in Deadliest Aviation Disaster in a Decade
AHMEDABAD — In what is being described as the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade, an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday, killing more than 200 people. Only one passenger is confirmed to have survived. Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, crashed into a residential area and struck the dining hall of the B.J. Medical College hostel, igniting a massive fireball. The flight had departed from Ahmedabad Airport at 1:39 pm local time, gave a Mayday signal, and then lost…
Read MoreIsrael Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Killing Top Commander as Region Braces for Retaliation
In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a sweeping military operation against Iran on Friday, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile production centers, and high-ranking military officials. Dubbed Operation Rising Lion, Israeli forces deployed 200 fighter jets to strike approximately 100 targets across Iran, including the key uranium enrichment facility at Natanz. Iran confirmed that Hossein Salami, commander of the elite Revolutionary Guards, was killed in the strikes. State media also reported casualties among civilians, including two nuclear scientists and several children in residential areas of Tehran. The Iranian response was swift:…
Read MoreGoodWe Named Tier 1 Power Inverter Manufacturer by BloombergNEF for Q2 2025
Recognition highlights GoodWe’s strong bankability, business stability, and reliability as a trusted partner for large-scale solar and storage projects For the second quarter of 2025, GoodWe has been named as a Global Tier 1 Power Inverter Manufacturer by BloombergNEF (BNEF), continuing its track record of delivering trusted, high-performance solutions to the global clean energy market. The Tier 1 rating highlights GoodWe’s strong bankability, demonstrated by its inclusion in projects financed by leading financial institutions. “This recognition affirms our role as a trusted partner in the global transition to clean energy,”…
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