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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday held discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, on strengthening cooperation in the minerals and energy sectors, with a particular focus on Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. According to an official statement, the minister informed the ambassador that Pakistan would actively participate in the forum later this month following an invitation from the Saudi government. He said a dedicated pavilion titled “Pakistan – The Mineral Marvel” would be set up…

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KARACHI: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has announced a temporary shutdown of its main crude distillation unit for a period of three to four days, starting January 4, 2026. In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, the company cited elevated finished product inventories and reduced upliftment by oil marketing companies (OMCs) as the primary reasons for the decision. The shutdown will impact ARL’s HBL-1 crude distillation unit, which has a processing capacity of 32,400 barrels per stream day. The disclosure was made in compliance with Clause…

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January 1, 2026, Karachi — Empower Sports Academy successfully hosted a high-impact press conference here at a five-star hotel earlier today, formally unveiling its mega project and strategic partnerships aimed at transforming the future of female sports and education in Pakistan. The event was well-attended by leading media houses, corporate partners, sports professionals, educators, and stakeholders from across the country.Hosted by journalist, social activist and PR practitioner Shanaz Ramzi, the event opened with an introduction by Alisha Junaid, a young national-level volleyball player and the founder of Empower Sports Academy.…

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FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s first-ever chip manufacturing unit will be established in Faisalabad, marking a major milestone in the country’s industrial and technological development, Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Chaudhary Shafay Hussain announced on Wednesday. Addressing members of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), the minister said the Punjab government has also allotted 50 acres of land in the M3 Industrial Estate for the construction of a state-of-the-art expo centre, which is proposed to be funded through the Export Development Fund (EDF). He said the government had taken…

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