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Budget 2025-26: Power and Defence Divisions Lead in Government Overspending

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Budget-2025-26

ISLAMABAD – 17 June 2025: In the outgoing fiscal year, at least 39 government departments overspent their allocated budgets, with the Power and Defence Divisions topping the list, according to the federal government’s budget documents for 2025-26. The Power Division exceeded its allocation by a staggering Rs129.5 billion, mainly due to unbudgeted spending of Rs159 billion on investments. Its operational costs more than doubled, rising from Rs215 million to Rs466 million. The Defence Ministry overspent by over Rs61 billion, including nearly Rs59.5 billion by the Defence Services Division and Rs1.8…

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Solis Concludes SNEC 2025 with a Powerful Statement: Smart Energy Meets Sustainability

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New-Solis

Shanghai, China – 17 June 2025: As the SNEC International Solar & Smart Energy Exhibition 2025 came to a close, Solis reinforced its vision for the future: integrating cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to sustainability. The event was especially significant as the company marked its 20th anniversary, unveiling its latest innovations and outlining its strategy for a smarter, greener world. Highlight of the Exhibition: 125kW 4-in-1 Hybrid InverterThe spotlight shone on the newly launched S6-EH3P(75–125)K10-NV-YD-H hybrid inverter, tailored for commercial and industrial applications. This powerful 4-in-1 system integrates PV,…

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Sahiwal Coal Power Plant Launches Comprehensive Electrical Safety Awareness Campaign Under NEPRA Guidelines

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Sahiwal-Power

LAHORE: The 1,320 MW Sahiwal Coal Power Plant has proactively implemented NEPRA’s 2025 Safety Awareness Campaign, taking swift and effective measures to promote electrical safety among its workforce and surrounding communities. In response to NEPRA’s directive outlining five key focus areas, the plant has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing electrical accidents and enhancing public knowledge of safety practices. The campaign included interactive street awareness drives targeting pedestrians and local shopkeepers, emphasizing practical steps to prevent electrical hazards. A special focus was also placed on private electricians, who often…

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Sindh Enforces Complete Ban on Polythene Bags with Zero Tolerance

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KARACHI: A province-wide ban on the manufacture, supply, and use of plastic shopping bags came into full effect across Sindh on Sunday, as the final deadline for compliance expired. The Sindh government has pledged strict enforcement, warning that violators will face heavy fines, arrests, and factory closures. Environment Secretary Agha Shahnawaz Khan stated that all manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers have been given ample time through repeated warnings and awareness campaigns. “There is no more room for leniency,” he said. “The use of plastic bags in any form will not be…

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Government Nears Revised PPAs with Wind Power Producers Amid Tough Talks

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Solar-Wind

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to finalize revised Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with wind power plants (WPPs) within the next two weeks, following the model already applied to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and government-run plants (GPPs). A senior official from the Power Division, involved in the negotiations, confirmed progress despite earlier resistance, especially from project lenders. “Talks were challenging due to debt repayment concerns, but we are hopeful of achieving a Re0.13 per unit relief,” the official stated. The task force, led by Power Minister Sardar Awais Khan Leghari,…

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