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Gandapur’s Rs13 Billion Solar Project in KP Stalls Amid Procedural Violations and Bureaucratic Disputes

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s ambitious Rs13 billion “Solarisation of Homes” initiative—aimed at providing free and subsidised solar systems to 65,000 low-income households—has encountered significant delays due to bureaucratic hurdles, inflated costs, and procedural violations. The Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation (Pedo) prematurely completed the tendering process *without formal approval of the PC-I, violating key procurement regulations. Despite the PC-I being under review by the *Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) for over three months, tenders were issued in December 2024 and bids opened in January 2025. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur…

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Operation Bunyanum Marsoos: 11 Soldiers Martyred, 78 Injured in Defense of Pakistan

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Rawalpindi: In a tragic escalation of hostilities, 11 soldiers of Pakistan’s armed forces embraced martyrdom and 78 others sustained injuries while valiantly defending the nation against India’s unprovoked and reprehensible attacks, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. The offensive, which also claimed the lives of 40 civilians — including 7 women and 15 children — and injured 121 others, has drawn widespread condemnation. The fallen heroes from the Pakistan Army include *Naik Abdul Rehman, **Lance Naik Dilawar Khan, **Lance Naik Ikramullah, **Naik Waqar Khalid, **Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar, and *Sepoy…

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Sindh Cabinet Sub-Committee Approves Solarization of Cadet College Petaro and Rs.885 Million for KWSSIP Phase-II

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Karachi: The Finance Sub-Committee of the Sindh Cabinet, chaired by Provincial Minister for Energy and Planning *Syed Nisar Hussain Shah, has approved the *solarization of Cadet College Petaro at an estimated cost of Rs. 25 crore. The initiative aims to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for students, enhancing their academic environment and overall training experience. The meeting, also attended by Interior, Law, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjhar, reviewed the financial challenges confronting various provincial institutions and discussed strategic solutions. A major decision taken during the session was the approval…

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Trinasolar Powers 40MW Solar Milestone in Northern Philippines with PetroGreen

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Trinasolar, a global leader in smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions, has supplied over 52,000 high-efficiency n-type i-TOPCon Vertex N 710-715W modules for the 40MWdc Limbauan Solar Power Project (LSPP) in San Pablo, Isabela, Philippines. This landmark renewable energy project is being developed by *BKS Green Energy Corporation (BKS)—a subsidiary of Rizal Green Energy Corporation (RGEC), a joint venture between *PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC) and Japan’s TAISEI Corporation. Set to generate approximately *59 GWh of clean electricity annually, the project will power around *33,000 households while reducing carbon dioxide…

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“Water, Solar Energy, and Infrastructure Development Top Priority in Sindh’s Upcoming ADP”

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Karachi Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s House to review proposals for the upcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP) as part of the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.The meeting was attended by Minister for Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Chairman of the P&D Board Najam Ahmed Shah, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Agha Wasif, Finance Secretary Fayaz Jatoi, Planning Secretary Zubair Channa, and other officials.Murad Shah announced that the new ADP will…

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