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Planning Ministry Resists ECC’s Rs50bn Power Subsidy Directive

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Subsidy-Project

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has declined to implement the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) directive to allocate an additional Rs50 billion in subsidies to power consumers over a three-month period, citing legal and budgetary constraints under the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2019. According to sources, the Planning Ministry referred to correspondence from the Finance and Power Divisions, asserting that Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) funds are strictly designated for approved development projects. Although the Federal Cabinet had approved the reallocation on July 8, 2024, the…

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Hubco Seeks Extended Bank Guarantees to Safeguard Coal Power Projects

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New-Hubco

KARACHI: Hub Power Company (Hubco), Pakistan’s largest independent power producer, is seeking an extension of \$51 million in bank guarantees to ensure the continued operation of its coal-fired power plants amid evolving energy sector dynamics and rising solar adoption. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, Hubco announced its plan to extend the duration of these guarantees—previously short-term—until 2034. The extended backing aims to cover future loan repayments and potential penalties, helping secure the financial stability of its two 330-megawatt plants that run on locally mined coal. The move…

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Industry Sounds Alarm Over Rising Fuel Prices

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Petrol-Diesel

KARACHI: Business leaders have raised serious concerns over the recent hike in petroleum product prices, warning that it will cripple industrial activity, drive up production costs, and erode the global competitiveness of Pakistani exports. The government has raised petrol prices by Rs5.36 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs11.37 per litre, bringing the new rates to Rs272.15 and Rs284.35, respectively. Junaid Naqi, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), said that soaring input costs, including fuel, electricity, and gas, coupled with excessive taxation, are making it impossible for…

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Solis Awarded Intellectual Property Management System Certification, Strengthening Global Innovation through Compliant Practices Ningbo,

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Solis-Project

Ningbo, China – July 9, 2025 – Solis, a globally recognized leader in photovoltaic inverter manufacturing, has officially received the Intellectual Property Management System Certification by Zhong Gui (Beijing). This milestone underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to secure, compliant, and innovation-driven development in the smart energy sector. It marks a significant step in reinforcing Solis’ dedication to intellectual property (IP) protection, R&D integrity, and adherence to international standards—further cementing its status as a trusted partner in renewable energy worldwide. Intellectual Property Protection Fuels Smart Energy Innovation As the renewable energy…

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LONGi and UNHCR power Bolan Medical Complex with solar energy system, saving Rs. 70 million annually

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QUETTA, July 2025: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its private sector partner LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd. have solarized the Bolan Medical Complex, which will save Rs. 70 million and reduce carbon emissions by 468 tonnes annually. This clean energy project marks a critical step toward sustainable healthcare benefitting both Afghan refugees and the Pakistani community in Balochistan. LONGi supplied its Hi-MO 9 modules featuring HPBC 2.0 technology for the project. The module delivers a power output of up to 670W with a conversion efficiency of up to…

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