China has emerged as the world’s second-largest holder of lithium reserves, solidifying its leadership in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable energy technologies. According to Xinhua, China’s share of global lithium reserves has surged from 6% to 16.5%, surpassing Australia, Argentina, and Bolivia, with only Chile ahead. This milestone is attributed to significant discoveries and breakthroughs in extraction technologies. Key Developments: Tibet Discovery: A 1,740-mile spodumene belt in Tibet is estimated to contain 6.5 million tons of lithium, with potential reserves of up to 30 million tons. Tibetan salt lakes…
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FBR Exposes Rs106 Billion Solar Panel Import Scam Involving Fake Companies
The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Directorate of Customs Post Clearance Audit South has uncovered a staggering Rs106 billion money laundering scheme disguised as solar panel imports, Express News reported. The investigation revealed the involvement of seven fake companies: Messrs Sky Linkers Trading Company, PeshawarMessrs Sky Linkers Business Chain Private Limited, PeshawarMessrs Bright Star Business Solution Private Limited, PeshawarMessrs Moonlight SMC Private Limited, PeshawarMessrs Pak Electronics, LahoreMessrs Solar Site (Private) Limited, LahoreMessrs Royal Zone (Private) LimitedLed by Rab Nawaz and Ahmed Nawaz, the network used these companies to conduct large-scale…
Read MoreSpeakers term sustainable, affordable energy critical for country’s development
Speakers at day long International Hydropower Conference while terming sustainable energy critical for development of any country on Thursday stressed the need for harnessing the untapped hydel potential to meet Pakistan’s future growing energy demands. Islamabad: The 4th International Hydropower Conference 2025, hosted by Energy Update in collaboration with the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) and the International Hydropower Association, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and global experts to discuss hydropower’s transformative role in shaping a sustainable energy future for Pakistan.The speakers highlighted various challenges, including the significant financing and…
Read MoreMari Petroleum Rebranded as Mari Energies Limited
KARACHI: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has officially been renamed Mari Energies Limited (MEL), effective January 7, 2025. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Certificate of Incorporation confirming the change. This update was shared as material information with the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
Read MoreNTDC Proposes Working Group to Recover Rs 54.4 Billion from Power Sector Entities
ISLAMABAD: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has proposed forming a working group to tackle its financial difficulties, with Rs 54.403 billion locked in receivables from various power sector entities. In a letter to the Secretary of Power, Dr. Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry, NTDC Board Chairman highlighted that these long-standing “legacy balances” remain unresolved despite persistent follow-ups. The breakdown of the receivables includes Rs 24.972 billion due to alleged Energy Market Operator (EMO) violations, Rs 5.713 billion in transmission and transformation losses, Rs 4.577 billion for auxiliary consumption, and Rs…
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