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Pakistan Seeks France’s Green Fund Support for Electric Vehicle Transition

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Islamabad – Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has invited France’s Green Fund to support Pakistan’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on small vehicles. The proposal was made during a meeting with French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey in Islamabad. The Minister highlighted Pakistan’s recently introduced Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, which aims to deliver annual fuel savings worth billions of dollars while promoting environmental sustainability. He noted that the transition would also reduce transportation costs, easing the financial burden on the public. Ambassador Galey commended Pakistan’s successful…

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CLIMATECH 2025: Driving Climate Action through Technology and Collaboration

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CLIMATECH 2025: Driving Climate Action through Technology and Collaboration January 17, 2025 Karachi, Pakistan – The NED University of Engineering and Technology hosted the 2nd International Conference on Technology-Driven Climate Action (CLIMATECH 2025) on January 16–17, 2025. Organized in collaboration with Dawlance and REON Energy, the two-day conference brought together global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and students to address pressing climate challenges. The Chief Guest, Turkish Consul General Mr. Cemal Sangu, emphasized the importance of fostering collaborative efforts to combat climate change. Pro Vice-Chancellor of NED University, Prof. Dr.…

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Internet Slowdown Still Persists After Installation of World’s Largest Undersea Cable in Pakistan

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Internet users across various cities in Pakistan continue to face slow connectivity, particularly during peak hours since two weeks after a fault was detected in the submarine cable AAA-1 near Qatar. Social media apps and web browsing remain sluggish for some users, prompting concerns over service reliability. A spokesperson for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) said internet traffic has been diverted to an alternative route to mitigate disruptions. The spokesperson said extra bandwidth has been arranged to maintain normal internet operations. The spokesperson assured that internet services are functioning normally…

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Govt promises cheapest electricity in the region

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• Slashes EV charging tariffs by over Rs30 per unit to promote clean energy• Expects electric vehicles to help cut oil bill by $6bn• Leghari seeks financing for rickshaw, small car owners ISLAMABAD: Promising the region’s lowest electricity tariff in a few months, the government on Wednesday decided to reduce power supply rates to electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) by almost 44 per cent to an all-inclusive Rs39.70 per unit from Rs71.10 at present. This measure aims to promote clean energy and reduce the $6 billion annual fuel import bill for small…

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Qatar hikes March al-Shaheen oil term price to over 2-year high

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SINGAPORE: QatarEnergy has raised the term price for al-Shaheen crude oil loading in March, trade sources said on Thursday, setting it at a premium that has been the highest in more than two years. The term price has risen by $2.76 to $3.81 per barrel, from the premium of $1.05 per barrel set for February-loading cargoes, the sources said. The premium is at its highest level since prices were set in October 2022 for cargoes loading in December that year. Saipem wins $4bn contract from Qatar Energy The hike comes…

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