ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and its international partners are poised to achieve financial close within the next two weeks for the multibillion-dollar Reko Diq copper and gold mining project, securing $3.5 billion in funding to advance one of the country’s most significant resource ventures. Sources confirmed that Pakistan has devised both Plan A and Plan B to ensure smooth execution of the project. Under the primary plan, financing is being arranged through lenders, while construction at the site has already begun, with machinery deployed even ahead of the financial close. A formal…
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Sea Discolouration Near Karachi Caused by Natural ‘Sea Sparkle’, Not Pollution: WWF-P
KARACHI: The recent greenish discolouration of seawater and reports of glowing waves along Karachi and parts of the Balochistan coast are the result of a naturally occurring, non-toxic bloom of Noctiluca scintillans — commonly known as “sea sparkle” — and not caused by pollution, the World Wide Fund for Nature–Pakistan (WWF-P) clarified on Wednesday. Dismissing concerns about harmful algal blooms or eutrophication, WWF-P explained that the phenomenon is linked to the seasonal proliferation of Noctiluca scintillans, a free-floating marine organism known for its striking bioluminescence at night. According to the…
Read MoreSolis Shines as Platinum Sponsor at PSA Cricket Tournament Season III
Lahore, Pakistan — November 2025, Solis, one of the world’s Top 3 inverter manufacturers, is proud to announce its participation as the Platinum Sponsor of the PSA Cricket Tournament Season III, scheduled to take place from 20th to 23rd November 2025 at the renowned Ghani Institute of Cricket, Lahore. Organized by the Pakistan Solar Association (PSA), the tournament has quickly become one of the most exciting and unifying events in the country’s solar industry. This year, the stage is set for the biggest season yet, featuring 36 teams from leading…
Read MoreHow to Get Housing Scheme – Detailed Step-by-Step Guide
The Punjab government has started a housing scheme to help low- and middle-income families get their own houses. Below is the complete method to apply and get registered. Step 1: Check Your Eligibility Before applying, make sure you meet the basic rules: Step 2: Visit the Official Housing Scheme Website Open the official Punjab Housing Scheme portal (usually shared by the government on their website and social media pages).On the homepage, you will see the “Apply / Register” option. Step 3: Create Your Account Step 4: Fill Out the Application…
Read More2nd International Oil & Gas Conference 2025
At the 2nd International Oil & Gas Conference 2025, experts declare AI as Pakistan’s last Hope for energy security How artificial intelligence may finally unlock Pakistan’s hidden reserves—and rescue its fragile oil and gas sector Pakistan’s energy challenges have long been defined by inconsistency, underperformance and unrealised potential. At the 2nd International Oil and Gas Conference 2025, organised by the monthly magazine Energy Update in Islamabad, this familiar narrative was challenged with a new, urgent proposition: that artificial intelligence is not merely another tool in the global technological race, but…
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