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“KSTAR Powers Pakistan’s Renewable Future with Innovative Energy Solutions and Strategic Partnerships”

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On January 8, 2025, KSTAR kicked off its 2025 Tour in Lahore, Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. Against the backdrop of rising electricity prices, frequent power outages, and Pakistan’s ambitious target of generating 60% of its energy from renewables by 2030, KSTAR reaffirmed its commitment to driving Pakistan’s energy transition. The event spotlighted KSTAR’s cutting-edge residential energy storage solutions, designed for simplicity and efficiency. These all-in-one, plug-and-play systems enable homeowners to generate, store, and use solar power during peak demand or outages. With integrated…

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Rights Activists say Malir Expressway seriously threatens Karachi’s environmental safety

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Karachi: In a bold move that has sparked an outcry among rights activists and environmentalists, the Sindh Government has inaugurated the partially constructed Malir Expressway, igniting fears of severe ecological damage and community displacement.Prominent figures in climate advocacy—including Hafeez Baloch from the Sindh Indigenous Rights Alliance, Yasir Hussain, Director of the Climate Action Center, and Advocate Abeera Ashfaq—have voiced their serious apprehensions regarding the project. They argue that for over four years, the expressway’s impact on the fragile Malir Riverbed and the surrounding communities has been downplayed, despite rising environmental…

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OGDCL Unveils Ambitious Plan for Shale and Tight Gas Production

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced an aggressive exploration and production (E&P) strategy, focusing on 10 unconventional wells for shale and tight gas, alongside enhanced activities in conventional gas fields. A key highlight is the initiation of E&P efforts in Balochistan, with special attention on the Zin block, which boasts confirmed reserves of 840 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd). The company is also advancing its shale gas pilot project at KUC-1 in Hyderabad, Sindh, where promising reservoirs have been identified. OGDCL has partnered with…

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Discos Add Rs600bn Annually to Circular Debt Amidst Persistent Inefficiencies

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ISLAMABAD: Inefficiencies in electricity distribution companies (Discos) are inflating Pakistan’s circular debt by over Rs600 billion annually, which has now surged to a staggering Rs2.467 trillion. Despite recovery claims of over 92.44%, the sector continues to grapple with chronic losses, revealed recent data on Discos’ performance. Discos are contributing Rs50 billion monthly to the circular debt. Alarmingly, a portion of this recovery—estimated between 10-15%—is achieved through overbilling, masking the real inefficiencies, according to officials managing Discos’ operations. The inability of Discos to recover dues from private and public sector consumers…

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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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