RAF F-35 aircraft performs a demonstration flight during the fifth day of Farnborough International Airshow at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Farnborough, United Kingdom (File photo). BIRMINGHAM, England The United Kingdom has refused to grant US forces permission to use British military bases for potential strikes against Iran, The Times reported on Thursday. The decision has heightened tensions with Washington and prompted criticism from President Donald Trump. Under longstanding agreements, American aircraft could operate from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, home to US heavy bombers, and the joint US–UK…
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GPCCI and BVMW Host Exclusive Business Breakfast to Strengthen Pak-German Trade
Karachi: The German-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in collaboration with BVMW – The Largest German Association for SMEs, successfully organized an exclusive Business Breakfast for GPCCI members, industry stakeholders, and representatives from Pakistan’s Textile and IT sectors, along with German participants joining through BVMW. The event aimed to promote high-value B2B networking and strategic matchmaking, connecting potential business partners from both countries. 🇵🇰🤝🇩🇪 The event was graced by His Excellency Thomas Eberhard Schultze, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi and GPCCI Patron, as the…
Read MoreFederal Minister Owais Leghari Issues Landmark Decision to Fast-Track Net Metering Applications
Islamabad: In a major boost for renewable energy adoption in Pakistan, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Leghari has announced a decisive move to process all net metering applications submitted up to February 8 under the existing regulations. This landmark decision ensures that all applicants will now receive net metering facilities across all distribution companies, including K-Electric, removing previous uncertainties and delays in the system. Immediate implementation orders have been issued to all distribution companies to guarantee swift action. Currently, 5,165 applications are pending, which will collectively add 250.822 MW…
Read MoreMurad Shah orders zero Load-Shedding, Strict Price Checks for Ramzan in Sindh
KARACHI (Feb 18): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a high-level meeting, finalised administrative and price-control strategies for the holy month of Ramzan and directed utility providers to ensure no electricity or gas is load-shedded during Sehr and Iftar, while the police will maintain law and order, including traffic management. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Jam Khan Shoro, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and Riaz Shah Shirazi; Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab; Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah; IG Police Javed Alam Odho; Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi; provincial secretaries;…
Read MoreSindh CM Presides Over 50th PPP Policy Board Meeting; Major Projects Cleared for Education, Transport and Ecotourism
KARACHI (Feb 18): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the 50th meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board, approving a series of initiatives in education, transport, ecotourism and industrial development. The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by senior ministers Sardar Shah, Jam Khan Shoro, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Adviser to CM Babal Bhayo, Special Assistant to CM Syed Qasim Naveed, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, PSCM Dadu; Government Vocational Training Institute, Sukkur; and Government Institute of Business and Commercial Education, Naushero, specialised driver training and…
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