ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards energy sector reform and fiscal optimization, the second phase of the auction for state-owned, non-operational power plants is set to take place today (Monday) in Islamabad. According to an official press release, three major thermal power plants with a combined generation capacity of 2,362 megawatts will be auctioned. These include the Thermal Power Station Jamshoro (880 MW), Thermal Power Station Muzaffargarh (1,350 MW), and Steam Power Station Faisalabad (132 MW). The collective reserve price for these assets has been set at Rs26.62 billion. The…
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PM Shehbaz Set to Approve National Electric Vehicle Policy Next Week
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to approve the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy next week, paving the way for its final endorsement by the federal cabinet and subsequent implementation. The Ministry of Industries has finalized the draft NEV policy following extensive consultations with stakeholders and submitted it to the prime minister for approval. The policy targets a major shift toward sustainable transportation, aiming for over 30% of all new vehicles in Pakistan to be electric by 2030. Key features of the policy include subsidies of Rs50,000 for electric…
Read MoreSindh, China Collaborate to Launch Super Mini Truck Assembly Line in Karachi
Bozhou, China: In a significant step toward industrial cooperation, the Sindh government has announced the establishment of a Super Mini Truck assembly line in Karachi in collaboration with Chinese investors. The announcement was made during the unveiling ceremony of the Super Mini Truck in Bozhou, China. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, along with Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, attended the launch event, joined by Chairman of Chery Holding Yin Tongyue and Group CEO of Budget Petroleum Investment Holdings (Hong Kong) Zahid Bashir. Speaking at the event, Sharjeel Memon…
Read MoreSEPA to launch aggressive marine pollution strategy to save Karachi’s coastline, ocean life
Karachi In a major development for environmental protection in Sindh, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) is set to unveil a comprehensive strategy aimed at combating marine pollution along Karachi’s coastal belt. The initiative will seek to safeguard marine life and coastal areas from the ongoing damage caused by the unchecked discharge of domestic and industrial effluents. The newly appointed Director General of SEPA, Waqar Hussain Phulpoto, made this announcement while addressing a roundtable discussion on environmental governance in Sindh, organised by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH)…
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شنل فورم کے تحت ماحولیاتی بہتری پر راونڈ ٹیبل سے ڈی جی سیپا۔ عافیہ سلام نعیم قریشی اور دیگر کا خطاب کراچی:سندھ میں ماحولیاتی تحفظ کے لیے ایک اہم پیش رفت کرتے ہوئے سندھ انوائرنمنٹل پروٹیکشن ایجنسی (SEPA) نے کراچی کے ساحلی علاقوں میں سمندری آلودگی کے خلاف جامع حکمتِ عملی متعارف کروانے کا اعلان کیا ہے۔ اس مہم کا مقصد صنعتی و گھریلو فضلے کے بے قابو اخراج سے متاثرہ سمندری حیات اور ساحلی ماحول کو بچانا ہے۔ یہ اعلان SEPA کے نئے تعینات شدہ ڈائریکٹر جنرل، وقار حسین…
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