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Senate Committee Calls for Urgent Infrastructure Development to Support EV Adoption

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electrical-vehicles

ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production has called on the federal government to swiftly develop the necessary infrastructure to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), citing growing concerns over climate change and the continued reliance on fossil fuels. Chaired by Senator Aon Abbas, the committee highlighted the lack of EV charging stations across Pakistan, even in major urban centers like Lahore, with the situation far worse in remote regions. Members stressed that without immediate action, environmental degradation will accelerate due to increasing vehicle emissions. Officials…

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Govt Forms Committee to Digitise Fuel Payments and Curb Cash-Based Economy

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Cash-Based

ISLAMABAD – In a major step toward financial digitisation, the federal government has formed a seven-member committee to develop a comprehensive mechanism for digitising fuel payments at petrol stations nationwide. The initiative is set to be a key feature in the upcoming federal budget, as part of the government’s broader plan to combat the country’s high reliance on cash. The committee, constituted on the directives of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, will be led by Sharjeel Murtaza, Chief Digital Officer at Karandaaz Pakistan. Other members include digital reforms consultant Ali Jan…

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Kenya Named Official Partner Country for OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2025: A Strong Alliance for Sustainable Energy

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Augsburg, Germany – In a major step toward global collaboration on sustainable energy, Kenya has been announced as the official partner country for the OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2025 (OEC), set to take place on October 30–31, 2025, at Messe Augsburg. The East African nation, a recognized leader in renewable and off-grid energy, will bring its expertise, innovation, and ambition for a green future to the European stage. To celebrate the partnership, a Meet & Greet was held at the Messe Augsburg Conference Center in May, attended by Kenyan and…

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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to economic cooperation under SCO: Aurangzeb

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SCO

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) economic cooperation agenda, a statement from the Finance Division said on Tuesday. The minister virtually addressed the meeting of SCO Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held in Beijing, saying he was unable to attend due to the ongoing annual budget session in Pakistan. In his address, the finance minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to the vision and principles of the SCO. “He emphasised that the SCO is an essential platform for promoting regional…

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Budgetary disillusionment runs high

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Budgetary

Citizens and entrepreneurs deserve a better deal. Acknowledging deep structural flaws and the need for fundamental reforms, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has pledged to make the upcoming budget a strategic document, one that provides clear direction to an otherwise rudderless economy. Mr Aurangzeb was reported to have remarked in Islamabad last week, “We are going to introduce bold measures; as the budget is not merely about revenue and expenditure, it must also provide direction, reflecting where the economy stands and where it is headed.” While the statement resonates with the…

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