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Thar Coal Mines Shift to Grid Power, Promising Major Cost and Emission Cuts

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Thar coal mining sector has received a major boost as operators in Block-I and Block-II move to transition from diesel-based systems to grid-powered infrastructure, a step expected to significantly reduce costs and emissions. The initiative, led by Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company, involves an investment of Rs5.3 billion to develop grid stations and transmission links. The project will connect mining operations to Hyderabad Electric Supply Company’s 132 kV Islamkot grid station, enabling an electricity offtake of around 60 MW. The transition follows a request by the Government of…

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UAE Urges UN to Authorise Action, Including Force, to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

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ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has called on the United Nations to urgently approve measures—including the possible use of force—to restore navigation through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Bloomberg. In a formal letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council president, UAE Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab urged immediate intervention to ensure safe passage in and around the strait. The UAE has specifically requested the invocation of Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which allows the Security Council to take enforcement actions…

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Pakistan Assures IMF on Fuel Subsidy, Signals Price Hikes if Fiscal Space Shrinks

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund that it will raise fuel prices if additional fiscal space cannot be created, as inflation climbed to 7.3% in March, driven by rising energy costs. Sources said the commitment was made ahead of a staff-level agreement for the release of a $1.2 billion loan tranche. The government conveyed that the current subsidy on petrol and diesel is temporary and will only continue if sufficient budgetary savings are identified. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had earlier maintained fuel prices after an initial 20% hike…

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Pakistan, Norway Sign Landmark Carbon Trading Deal Under Paris Agreement

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Norway have signed their first bilateral carbon trading agreement under Paris Agreement Article 6.2, marking a major step toward accessing international carbon markets and climate finance. The memorandum of understanding, signed under the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, signals Pakistan’s transition from policy planning to implementation in carbon trading. Federal Minister Musadik Malik termed the agreement a milestone, stating it would move the country from “readiness to execution” in climate cooperation. Under the deal, Pakistan will develop projects generating carbon credits across key sectors including…

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PM Shehbaz Rejects New Oil Pricing Formula Amid Industry Fears of Fuel Crisis

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected a proposed new oil pricing formula, siding with industry concerns that warned of a potential fuel crisis if the revised framework were implemented. The proposal, put forward by former petroleum minister Musadik Malik—now serving as Minister for Climate Change—was based on an oil inventory cost mechanism. However, it faced strong resistance from the oil industry, which flagged serious risks to supply stability and financial viability. According to sources, the prime minister, during a high-level meeting, directed Musadik Malik not to interfere in petroleum…

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