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Fatigued Afghan taxi drivers take novel approach to staying cool

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Afghan taxi drivers

Afghan taxi drivers have cobbled together a creative solution to spare them and their passengers from the sweltering heat. In southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar city, where temperatures easily exceed 40 degrees Celsius, blue taxis can be spotted with an air conditioning (AC) unit strapped to the roof with an exhaust hose delivering the cool air through the passenger window. “It started getting extremely hot three or four years ago. These cars’ AC systems didn’t work and repairs were too expensive. So I went to a technician, [and] had a custom cooler…

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Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik Advances Strategic Energy Dialogue with Uzbekistan

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Islamabad, July 11,2025 Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to deepening energy collaboration with Uzbekistan during a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, held today. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector. Ambassador Tukhtaev lauded Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s recent successful visit to Uzbekistan, which has paved the way for stronger economic and energy partnerships. He reaffirmed Uzbekistan’s commitment to elevating bilateral trade to $2 billion in…

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Sindh Energy Diversity Conference 2025 to Take Place in Karachi on July 11 in Collaboration with Sindh Energy Department

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Sindh Energy Diversity Conference

Karachi, July 10, 2025 — The Sindh Energy Diversity Conference 2025 is set to be held on Friday, July 11, at Movenpick Hotel, Karachi, in collaboration with the Sindh Energy Department. Organized by Energy Update, the conference will serve as a vital platform to explore the province’s evolving energy landscape, discuss diversification strategies, and promote renewable and sustainable energy solutions across Sindh. The conference will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, who will grace the event as Chief Guest. The keynote address will be…

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Leghari Questions BISP Data Accuracy as Power Subsidy Reforms Loom

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Awais-Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, on Tuesday questioned the accuracy of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) data being used to determine eligibility for electricity subsidies. Speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Power, chaired by MNA Muhammad Idrees, the Minister emphasized the need for reforms to ensure subsidies are directed toward deserving consumers. Responding to MNA Rana Muhammad Hayat, Leghari revealed that out of 380 million electricity consumers, 180 million use up to 200 units monthly — a segment growing…

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Government Collects Rs. 490 Billion in Withholding and Sales Tax via Electricity Bills in FY 2024-25

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ISLAMABAD (Mehtab Haider): The government collected a staggering Rs. 490 billion from silent electricity consumers in the form of Withholding Tax (WHT) and General Sales Tax (GST) through power bills during the fiscal year 2024-25. This marks a significant decline of Rs. 110 billion compared to Rs. 600 billion collected in the previous fiscal year. The reduction in tax collection is attributed to a growing shift among households toward solar power solutions and the underperformance of the industrial sector. According to provisional data from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR),…

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