Michael Andrews Appointed Business Development Director at Trans Global Projects

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London, UK: Trans Global Projects (TGP) has announced the appointment of Michael Andrews as Business Development Director, effective 1 May 2025. In this global role, Andrews will be based at TGP’s new headquarters in Sevenoaks, UK. With over 37 years of experience in project logistics and business development, Andrews brings a wealth of international expertise to the position. Most recently, he served as Business Development Manager for Project Logistics Asia Pacific at Kuehne + Nagel in Singapore. Prior to that, he held a similar role at Qube International and spent…

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Govt to Save Rs4.7 Trillion by Dropping Costly Power Projects in IGCEP 2024-34

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ISLAMABAD – The government plans to save Rs4,743 billion (USD 17 billion) by excluding 7,967MW of high-cost energy projects and adjusting project timelines under the revised Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2024–2034, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Thursday. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at reducing electricity tariffs and advancing sustainable reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector. The revised IGCEP will prioritise indigenous resources and alternative energy sources—such as solar, hydropower, and nuclear—over expensive imported…

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Growatt SPE Hybrid Inverters:Blackout-Proofing Pakistani Homes

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As solar technology matures and grid reliability remains a persistent challenge, homeowners in sun-rich regions like Pakistan are rapidly adopting solar systems as both a cost-saving measure and energy safety net. With over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine accelerating this shift, Pakistan’s residential solar market has seen year-on-year growth since 2020. Growatt, a global solar innovator entrenched in the Pakistani market since 2016, has progressively empowered local households to achieve energy independence through customized solutions. Building on this legacy, the company now introduces its SPE Series IP20 hybrid inverters –…

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OGRA Member Finance Gets One-Month Extension Amid Ongoing Appointment Delays

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ISLAMABAD – The Cabinet Division has granted a one-month extension to the contract of the Member Finance of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), as the appointment of a regular member remains pending. According to an official notification issued on Tuesday, the federal government has once again opted for a short-term extension to ensure that the four-member OGRA commission remains functional. While this temporary arrangement keeps the authority operational, the key position of Member Gas continues to remain vacant for the past two years, raising concerns over regulatory efficiency…

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Chinese Business Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities Across Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD – A high-level delegation comprising top leadership from over a dozen leading Chinese companies has arrived in Islamabad to explore diverse investment opportunities in Pakistan. The visit is part of a broader initiative to strengthen bilateral economic ties and expand cooperation in key sectors. The delegation includes representatives from industries such as high-tech manufacturing, renewable energy, electronics, aviation, satellite communications, smart technologies, and mining. These companies will hold strategic meetings with senior Pakistani officials to identify avenues for collaboration and business development. Key organizations in the delegation include the…

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