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Climate Change Driving Surge in Landslides Along Pakistan’s ‘Tourism Highway’, Study Finds

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Erratic heat patterns, rising temperatures and shifting rainfall trends are causing a significant increase in landslides across Pakistan’s northern mountainous belt — particularly along the famed N-15 route, also known as the ‘tourism highway’, which connects Balakot, Babusar Top, Naran and Chilas. A joint team of Pakistani and Chinese scientists examined 455 satellite images, climate records and on-ground assessments between 1990 and 2023. Their findings reveal at least 335 non-seismic landslides during this period, with debris, mud, rocks and ice repeatedly blocking the highway and threatening communities and tourists. Researchers…

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NEPRA to Hold Formal Debate on Karachi’s Power Load Factor Amid Industry Concerns

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New-NEPRA

KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has urged the government to immediately withdraw the recent fuel surcharge and release the long-pending Rs33 billion incremental consumption package announced during the Covid period. During an interactive session at KATI, NEPRA Member Technical (Sindh) Rafiq Ahmed Sheikh announced that the authority will formally initiate a debate on the power load factor following KATI’s proposal. He said NEPRA is actively working to address tariff-related challenges and other issues confronting the industrial sector. Sheikh noted that in recent years NEPRA has increased…

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Petroleum Prices Likely to Drop by Up to Rs6.30 per Litre from Dec 1

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Petroleum-prices

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices are expected to decline by up to Rs6.30 per litre from Sunday for the next fortnight ending December 15, driven by mild fluctuations in global oil markets. According to informed sources, the ex-depot price of high-speed diesel (HSD) may fall by around Rs3.70 per litre (1.4pc), while petrol is likely to see a reduction of approximately Rs4.30 per litre (1.5pc). Since June 1, 2025, petrol and HSD prices have risen by roughly Rs12.50 and Rs29 per litre, respectively. Kerosene and light diesel oil (LDO) rates are also…

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Powering Pakistan’s Three-Phase Future – Growatt SPE 15KTL3 HVM

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growatt-news

Pakistan continues to face rising electricity demand and frequent grid instability, making reliable solar hybrid solutions essential. With more than 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, solar hybrid systems have become a practical and strategic path to energy independence.This year, Growatt launched the SPE 15KTL3 HVM Three-Phase 400Vac IP20 Hybrid Storage Inverter in Pakistan, a next-generation solution for homes and small businesses, engineered to provide stable, flexible, and efficient energy management.The SPE 15KTL3 HVM supports up to 18,000 W PV input, features a 1000 V high-voltage PV design, and includes dual…

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Punjab Bans Production of Petrol Rickshaws, Moves Toward Full Transition to Electric Vehicles

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Maryam-Nawaz

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a landmark ban on the production of petrol-powered motorcycle rickshaws, launching a comprehensive drive to curb smog and improve air quality across the province. Presiding over a special session of the Cabinet Committee on Anti-Smog, the chief minister also approved a phased plan to gradually end the manufacturing of petrol motorcycles. All provincial departments have now been instructed to purchase only electric or hybrid vehicles, including e-motorcycles, as part of the government’s clean mobility strategy. Officials briefed that washing vehicles with water…

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