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Finance Minister Calls for Timely Implementation of NEV Policy 2025-30

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ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized the urgent need for the timely development and implementation of Pakistan’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 to drive the country’s transition to clean energy in the transport sector. Chairing a high-level meeting, the minister highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts to achieve the policy’s ambitious targets, aligning them with Pakistan’s environmental and economic priorities. The Industries and Production Secretary presented a comprehensive overview of the current state of the EV industry, focusing on key challenges such as infrastructure gaps,…

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Suzuki Motor Taps India as Global Electric Vehicle Production Hub

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New Delhi– Suzuki Motor Corporation has declared India its global production hub for electric vehicles (EVs), with plans to export EVs to markets including Japan and Europe. Despite a global slowdown in EV sales, Suzuki Motor President Toshihiro Suzuki expressed confidence in India’s potential for EV growth. India, Suzuki’s largest market by sales and revenue through its subsidiary Maruti Suzuki, will see the launch of Maruti’s first EV, the e-Vitara mid-sized SUV, on Friday. This model will not only serve the domestic market but also be exported globally, including to…

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Pakistan Seeks France’s Green Fund Support for Electric Vehicle Transition

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Islamabad – Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has invited France’s Green Fund to support Pakistan’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on small vehicles. The proposal was made during a meeting with French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey in Islamabad. The Minister highlighted Pakistan’s recently introduced Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, which aims to deliver annual fuel savings worth billions of dollars while promoting environmental sustainability. He noted that the transition would also reduce transportation costs, easing the financial burden on the public. Ambassador Galey commended Pakistan’s successful…

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CLIMATECH 2025: Driving Climate Action through Technology and Collaboration

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CLIMATECH 2025: Driving Climate Action through Technology and Collaboration January 17, 2025 Karachi, Pakistan – The NED University of Engineering and Technology hosted the 2nd International Conference on Technology-Driven Climate Action (CLIMATECH 2025) on January 16–17, 2025. Organized in collaboration with Dawlance and REON Energy, the two-day conference brought together global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and students to address pressing climate challenges. The Chief Guest, Turkish Consul General Mr. Cemal Sangu, emphasized the importance of fostering collaborative efforts to combat climate change. Pro Vice-Chancellor of NED University, Prof. Dr.…

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Internet Slowdown Still Persists After Installation of World’s Largest Undersea Cable in Pakistan

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Internet users across various cities in Pakistan continue to face slow connectivity, particularly during peak hours since two weeks after a fault was detected in the submarine cable AAA-1 near Qatar. Social media apps and web browsing remain sluggish for some users, prompting concerns over service reliability. A spokesperson for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) said internet traffic has been diverted to an alternative route to mitigate disruptions. The spokesperson said extra bandwidth has been arranged to maintain normal internet operations. The spokesperson assured that internet services are functioning normally…

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