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KARACHI: The 14th International Electrical & Electronics Engineering Fair (IEEEP Fair 2025) opened its doors on Tuesday at the Expo Centre Karachi. Scheduled from September 16 to 18, 2025, the event is organised by the IEEEP Karachi Centre in collaboration with Badar Expo Solutions. This year’s edition features over 200 local and international exhibitors, showcasing innovations and solutions from the electrical, electronics, and renewable energy sectors. The fair serves as a vital platform for industry professionals, investors, and technology providers to explore emerging trends, forge partnerships, and drive growth in…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s flagship Reko Diq copper-gold project has secured over $5.5 billion in financing commitments from leading international financial institutions (IFIs), well above its actual requirement of $3.74 billion. The $7.48 billion venture, located in Balochistan’s Chagai district, is being developed under a 50:50 debt-to-equity model, with construction set to begin in December 2025 and commercial operations targeted for 2028. The US Export-Import Bank has pledged about $1 billion, while the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will provide $300 million. Denmark’s export credit agency has also offered guarantees to…

KARACHI: Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has commenced commercial operations of its 495-megawatt power plant, following the successful completion of the Initial Tested Capacity (ICT) and Initial Heat Rate Test (HRT) on September 12, 2025. The Independent Engineer has formally issued the test certificate, confirming compliance. The development activates the Tripartite Power Purchase Agreement (TPPA) signed on June 4, 2025, after approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). With the tests concluded, the TPPA became effective from September 13, 2025, marking the plant’s Commercial Operation Date (COD).…