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Global Energy Security and the Strategic Importance of Oil Chokepoints

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Global energy markets rely on a network of critical maritime routes that transport oil from producing regions to major consuming economies. While oil is traded globally, it does not move freely across oceans. Instead, much of the world’s supply passes through a small number of narrow maritime chokepoints that serve as vital arteries for international energy trade. In 2023, global oil consumption averaged about 100 million barrels per day. A significant portion of this supply moves through a few highly concentrated routes. The Strait of Hormuz is the most important…

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Regional Comparison of Petroleum Prices After Recent Increase

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The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) expresses serious concern over the sharp increase of Rs. 55 per litre in petrol and diesel prices. This sudden hike has pushed Pakistan’s fuel prices significantly higher than most countries in the region, placing additional pressure on businesses, industries, transporters, farmers, and the general public. Regional Petrol Price ComparisonCountryPrice in Local CurrencyPrice in USD (Approx.)Pakistan PKR 321.17 $1.15India INR 94.77 $1.03SriLanka LKR 293.00 $0.94Bangladesh BDT 116.00 $0.95 Economic ConcernsAfter this increase, Pakistan now has the highest petrol prices among key…

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Government of Sindh Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Network Project

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Karachi, Dated: March 07,2026 A significant step towards strengthening a sustainable transport system, Says Syed Nasir Hussain ShahKarachi: The Government of Sindh has approved an important public-private partnership project to establish an electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the province, aimed at promoting green energy and sustainable transport. The project has been developed in collaboration with China’s ADM Group and Malik Group of Companies, with the goal of introducing advanced fast-charging infrastructure to support Pakistan’s rapidly growing electric mobility ecosystem. Under the approved project, the Government of Sindh will provide…

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Accelerates Household Solarisation Programme

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Peshawar: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has directed authorities to expedite the rollout of solar systems under the province’s household solarisation initiative, stressing that all procedural formalities must be completed without delay. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar on Friday, the chief minister described the project as a flagship programme aimed at providing relief to citizens amid rising energy challenges and increasing electricity costs. Afridi emphasised that the timely implementation of people-centric initiatives remains a key priority of the provincial…

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Pakistan Invites Turkish Investors to Participate in DISCOs Privatisation

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Islamabad: Pakistan has invited Turkish companies to participate in the privatisation of its electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability in the power sector. The invitation was extended during a virtual meeting between Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari and Türkiye’s Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, where both sides discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. During the meeting, Leghari briefed his Turkish counterpart on Pakistan’s comprehensive power sector reforms designed to…

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