Punjab to Accelerate Solar Energy Initiatives

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced ambitious plans to advance solar energy initiatives across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the swift implementation of free solar energy schemes for citizens, with a major focus on converting government buildings to solar power by June. The renewable energy project aims to reduce reliance on conventional power sources while promoting sustainability. During a review meeting led by Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, it was revealed that Rs 6 billion has been allocated for solar energy projects, including plans for the Punjab…

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2024 Confirmed as the Hottest Year on Record

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LAHORE: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2024 is the hottest year ever recorded. According to the WMO report, the past decade (2015–2024) comprises the ten warmest years on record. Based on six international datasets, the last ten years have witnessed unprecedented temperature records. For the first time, the global average temperature exceeded the 1850–1900 baseline by 1.5°C in a calendar year. In 2024, extraordinary temperature anomalies were observed on land and sea surfaces, accompanied by record-breaking ocean heat. A team of 54 scientists from seven countries…

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Government Deploys Intelligence Officers to Curb Power Theft in Sindh

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ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to combat power theft and inefficiencies in Sindh’s power sector, the federal government has inducted officers from intelligence, investigation, and law enforcement agencies into the Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco). This initiative marks the first deployment of a Disco Support Unit (DSU) in Sindh, following prolonged political and bureaucratic resistance. A notification from the power division over the weekend outlined the structure of the DSU, which will operate for two years. The Sepco CEO and the Sector Commander of civil armed forces will serve as…

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Ahmed Hayat Lak Reappointed as MD & CEO of OGDCL for 3 Term

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The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) firm, has reappointed Ahmed Hayat Lak as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) for a three-year term. The announcement was shared via a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. “This is to inform that the Board of Directors of the company has appointed Ahmed Hayat Lak as the Managing Director/CEO of the company for a term of three years, effective from January 9, 2025,” the notice stated. Previously, in February…

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