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Chairman OGDCL Zafar Masud’s Book ‘Seat 1C’ Launched in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD, May 6, 2025: Chairman of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Zafar Masud’s book titled “Seat 1C: A Survivor’s Tale of Hope, Resilience, and Renewal” was launched on Tuesday at a well-attended ceremony hosted by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI).The event was inaugurated by President IPRI, Lieutenant General (Retd) Majid Ehsan, HI(M). The book, which chronicles Masud’s miraculous survival in a plane crash five years ago, offers a deeply personal reflection on life, trauma, and recovery.The panel discussion featured the author Zafar Masud, editor Syeda Amna Hassan,…

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War or peace on the Indus?

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War or peace on the Indus? May 6, 2025 John Briscoe Anyone foolish enough to write on war or peace in the Indus needs to first banish a set of immediate suspicions. I am neither Indian nor Pakistani. I am a South African who has worked on water issues in the subcontinent for 35 years and who has lived in Bangladesh (in the 1970s) and Delhi (in the 2000s). In 2006 I published, with fine Indian colleagues, an Oxford University Press book titled India’s Water Economy: Facing a Turbulent Future…

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LONGi and ENGIE Forge Powerful Partnership to Drive Solar Innovation with Hi-MO 9 BC Technology

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Global Collaboration Accelerates Utility-Scale Solar Adoption with Disruptive Back Contact Technology Paris, 30th of April 2025 – LONGi, a world leading solar technology company, has secured a significant agreement with ENGIE, a renowned global energy group, to deploy its advanced Hi-MO 9 modules for major utility-scale solar projects in Middle-East and North-Africa (MENA) region. This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment in the evolution of large-scale solar energy, highlighting the industry’s increasing recognition of back contact (BC) technology as a game-changing solution for high-performance renewable energy installations. Why Hi-MO 9 Stands…

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Refineries Urge Resolution of Sales Tax Anomaly Jeopardizing $6 Billion Investment

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Refineries Urge Resolution of Sales Tax Anomaly Jeopardizing $6 Billion Investment May 5, 2025 Admin Islamabad, May 5th, 2025 — A high-level delegation of oil refineries, led by Mr. Adil Khattak, Chairman of the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), met with the Federal Minister for Petroleum and the Federal Minister for Finance to urgently address a critical issue arising from the Finance Act 2025. The delegation highlighted that the exemption of petroleum products from sales tax under the new legislation has created a serious anomaly — refineries and Oil Marketing…

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“Energy Frontline Secured: Refineries Gear Up to Fuel Armed Forces in Critical Times”

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New-Project10

A high-level delegation comprising Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Pakistan’s leading refineries called on Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik today. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between the government and the refining sector to ensure sustainable energy supply, improve refinery efficiency, and address key challenges facing the industry. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Petroleum, served as a platform for constructive dialogue on critical issues, including refinery upgradation, fuel quality standards, and policy frameworks to bolster the petroleum sector’s contribution to Pakistan’s economy. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik…

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