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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s maritime sector achieved a record profit of Rs100 billion in 2025, driven by wide-ranging reforms focused on improving port efficiency, reducing costs and resolving long-pending policy bottlenecks. According to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs’ annual performance report, the reforms spanned ports, shipping and fisheries, while laying the groundwork for harnessing the country’s blue economy potential. Karachi Port handled an all-time high of 54 million tonnes of cargo, with average vessel dwell time cut by 24 to 36 hours due to improved coordination among port authorities, customs and other…

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KARACHI: Moro Power Company (MPC) has received federal approval to utilise the National Transmission and Dispatch Company’s (NTDC) transmission network for its 100-megawatt hybrid wind and solar project, marking Sindh’s first business-to-business (B2B) renewable energy initiative. The project, regulated by the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA), will enable MPC to supply electricity directly to industrial consumers through the Sindh Transmission and Despatch Company. Earlier this month, the Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO), an autonomous body under the Power Division, granted permission for the use of NTDC infrastructure. Speaking…

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• 2,368 buildings identified for initial audit phase across Sindh• Basements/mezzanines reserved for parking; other uses barred• Murad orders resumption of annual structural, safety inspections KARACHI (Jan 25): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a high-level meeting, ordered a province-wide fire safety audit of all major government, private, and commercial buildings. An initial 2,368 buildings will be inspected, with strict timelines for compliance and firm action against violations to ensure public safety. The chief minister approved a comprehensive fire safety audit of important government and non-government commercial…

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Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has constituted a steering committee to tackle safety hazards in Lahore’s electricity distribution network, particularly focusing on hanging power lines, overloaded conductors, and unsafe electrical installations in congested markets, commercial areas, and industrial zones. Provincial Energy Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar has been appointed as the convener of the committee. The Punjab government has directed immediate safety measures, with joint operations to be conducted by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Lahore Development Authority (LDA), district administration, and other relevant departments. Minister Faisal Ayub stated…

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Islamabad: In a bid to address chronic circular debt, fragmented decision-making and long-standing coordination gaps among key ministries, the government is moving forward with the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) to establish a coherent, evidence-based framework for Pakistan’s energy sector. Energy is widely recognised as a critical driver of economic growth, social development and human well-being. However, the absence of a unified planning structure in the past has led to silo-based decision-making, inefficient resource utilisation and inconsistent policy inputs, contributing to instability and inefficiencies across the energy value chain. To overcome…

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