Beijing, April 27 — The China Electricity Council, TÜV Rheinland, China General Certification Center(CGC), AIKO, and LONGi jointly released the Back Contact (BC) Solar Technology Development White Paper (hereinafter referred to as the “White Paper”) in Beijing. As the world’s first authoritative report on BC technology for the photovoltaic industry, the White Paper systematically elaborates on BC technology’s industrialization path, core advantages, and sustainable development potential, marking the official entry of BC technology—widely recognized as the “ultimate form of single-junction silicon solar cells”—into the large-scale application phase. The event was hosted by Prof.…
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Taj Gasoline Forms Board of Directors; Founder Transitions to Chairman Role
In a major milestone for Taj Gasoline, the company has officially announced the formation of its Board of Directors, marking a new chapter of growth and strategic leadership. With this development, the company’s founder and former CEO has transitioned into the role of Chairman of the Board. In his message, the Chairman expressed deep gratitude to several key figures who have played pivotal roles in this transition. Special thanks were extended to Jawwad Ahmed Cheema, a longstanding inspiration throughout his journey in the oil industry; Mohammad Zubair, a highly respected…
Read More$8 Trillion Battle Brews: Pakistan’s Rare Earth Wealth Triggers Federal-Provincial Clash
Pakistan stands on the brink of a major political and constitutional showdown as a fierce dispute emerges between the federal government and provinces over control of the country’s estimated $8 trillion in rare earth mineral reserves—critical assets now considered more strategic than oil and gas. In a recent episode of his television show, senior political analyst Najam Sethi explored the escalating controversy, highlighting the tug-of-war over ownership, control, and profit-sharing of upcoming mining projects. Provincial governments argue that they are entitled to up to 90% of revenues from any minerals…
Read MoreKarachi’s Power Struggle: Will NEPRA Shield Honest Consumers from K-Electric’s Rs 84 Billion Burden?
Karachi’s electricity consumers are anxiously awaiting NEPRA’s decision on K-Electric’s staggering Rs 84 billion write-off claim—an amount that senior journalists and analysts warn must not be passed onto the city’s responsible, bill-paying citizens. In the latest episode of their joint podcast, seasoned media professionals Sohail Iqbal Bhatti and Syed Khalid Mustafa strongly opposed any move to transfer this financial burden to honest consumers. They argued that penalizing those who consistently pay their bills would be grossly unjust. Mr. Bhatti revealed that K-Electric’s original write-off claim of Rs 76 billion ballooned…
Read More2nd EV Conference in Lahore Urges Unified Push for Pakistan’s Electric Mobility Revolution
LAHORE: The 2nd Electric Vehicles (EV) Conference, held in Lahore on Saturday, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and climate advocates to accelerate Pakistan’s EV transition, spotlighting both opportunities and persistent challenges. Organized by the Climate Action Centre (CAC) and Pak EVO, with support from the Bank of Punjab (BOP), the event underscored the urgent need for collaboration between public and private sectors to drive EV adoption and localization. Umer Khan, Head of Investment Banking at BOP, emphasized in his keynote that tangible government incentives, such as subsidies and tax…
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