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Karachi: The Provincial Assembly of Sindh on Tuesday approved several private members’ resolutions during Private Members’ Day, including a key proposal calling on the government to promote local industries manufacturing solar panels and modern energy storage batteries. The session, chaired by Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah, witnessed detailed debate on electricity outages, gas load-shedding, education concerns, workplace harassment, and environmental issues. Several motions were approved, while others were withdrawn after ministerial assurances. A resolution moved by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Sajjad Soomro urging the government to support industries producing solar…

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Islamabad: Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including customers of K-Electric, are expected to receive a relief of approximately Rs63.94 billion over the next three months, as the regulator reviews a quarterly adjustment request for the first quarter of 2026. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday held a public hearing on adjustment petitions submitted by distribution companies (DISCOs) for the January–March period. Initial estimates suggest a possible reduction of Rs1.93 per unit in electricity tariffs, with a final decision to be announced after completion of the regulatory process. According…

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Lahore: A high-level delegation of academic leaders from Bangladesh visited the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to explore enhanced collaboration in higher education, research partnerships, and academic exchange programs across the region. The delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Chairman of the University Grants Commission Bangladesh, and facilitated by the Higher Education Commission Pakistan. It included vice chancellors and senior representatives from leading public and private universities of Bangladesh. The visit highlighted LUMS’ expanding international academic engagement, including participation in HEC education expos in Dhaka, Barishal, Rajshahi,…

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TOKYO: Japan’s largest oil refiner ENEOS Corporation has successfully demonstrated a new synthetic fuel that can potentially replace conventional petrol and diesel, marking a significant step toward cleaner energy alternatives. The fuel is produced using carbon dioxide captured directly from the air and hydrogen extracted from water, forming a carbon-recycling process aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and cutting emissions. According to the company, the project is currently in the testing phase, but if approved and scaled up, it could offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional fuels in energy-importing…

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LAHORE: Consumers in Punjab using up to 200 units of electricity per month will now be required to complete a digital verification process to continue receiving government electricity subsidy, under a new initiative aimed at improving transparency and preventing misuse of the relief system. According to officials, the Power Division has decided to include a QR code on electricity bills, making it mandatory for consumers to verify their personal and billing details digitally. The move is intended to ensure that subsidies are only extended to genuinely eligible households. Authorities said…

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