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ISLAMABAD: The task force on gas-related issues is expected to address the delayed implementation of the amended Exploration and Production (E&P) Policy 2002 in a critical meeting today (Wednesday), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The amended policy, approved by the Council of Common Interests (CCI) on January 26, 2024, allows E&P companies to sell 35% of gas from new discoveries to private sector firms at competitive prices, with the remaining 65% allocated to state-owned Sui Southern and Sui Northern gas companies. The implementation framework, however, has been stalled…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to re-profile $15.4 billion of debt tied to electricity projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during the upcoming visit of the Chinese Prime Minister later this month. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding the debt restructuring is expected to be signed during the visit. The Government of Pakistan has proposed a 5-year extension in the debt repayment schedule, which will increase the overall payment burden by $1.22 billion, raising the total repayment amount from $15.4 billion to $16.62 billion. The MoU will be signed between…

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Artificial Plant Purifies Air and Generates Electricity October 9, 2024 Scientists have developed an artificial plant that not only generates enough electricity to charge a smartphone but also purifies indoor air at a much more efficient rate than natural plants. A team from Binghamton University, New York, originally created this artificial plant for entertainment purposes by using five biological solar cells and photosynthetic bacteria. However, they soon realized its practical applications. The plant, equipped with five artificial leaves, can generate both electricity and oxygen while absorbing carbon dioxide at a…

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