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US Consul General to Attend NSPP Conference on Pakistan’s Rare Earth Minerals

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New-Project301

# US Consul General to Attend NSPP Conference on Pakistan’s Rare Earth Minerals **LAHORE:** The National School of Public Policy (NSPP) will host its fourth public conference on **“Rare Earth Minerals in Pakistan: Opportunities and Challenges”** on August 17-18, bringing together senior policymakers, geologists, academics, industry representatives and mineral-sector experts to examine how Pakistan can transform its rare earth and critical mineral potential into sustainable economic and strategic opportunities. The two-day conference, being held under the theme **“Rare by Nature, Strategic by Choice,”** will be organised by NSPP in collaboration…

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Growatt Secures EUPD Research Top Brand PV Award for Ninth Consecutive Year

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# Growatt Secures EUPD Research Top Brand PV Award for Ninth Consecutive Year **Growatt**, a global provider of distributed energy solutions, has been named an **EUPD Research Top Brand PV** for the ninth consecutive year, reinforcing its growing presence in the international solar inverter and energy storage markets. In the latest awards, Growatt received recognition for its **inverter solutions in Brazil, Mexico, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Eastern Europe**, while its energy storage solutions were recognised in **Brazil, the Netherlands and Belgium**. The recognition highlights…

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Iceland Witnesses Rare Total Solar Eclipse

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New-Project299

# Iceland Witnesses Rare Total Solar Eclipse **REYKJAVIK:** Iceland witnessed a rare total solar eclipse on Wednesday, as the Moon completely blocked the Sun and plunged parts of the country’s western coast into darkness. A brief break in the clouds allowed locals and tourists to witness the spectacular celestial event. In Reykjavik, crowds gathered outside Hallgrimskirkja church cheered as the sky suddenly turned dark despite overcast conditions. Millions of people travelled to Iceland and northern Spain to witness Western Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years. The eclipse was…

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Pakistan’s Debt and Liabilities Near Rs100tr as Burden Reaches 78.5% of GDP

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New-DEBT

# Pakistan’s Debt and Liabilities Near Rs100tr as Burden Reaches 78.5% of GDP **ISLAMABAD:** Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities climbed to nearly **Rs100 trillion by June 2026**, with the country spending around **Rs12 trillion on debt servicing** during fiscal year 2025-26, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank reported that total debt and liabilities rose to **Rs99.6 trillion** during FY2025-26, an increase of **Rs5.2 trillion, or 5.5%**, over the previous year. Public debt accounted for around **87%** of the total. Despite…

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DISCO Buyers Seek Dollar Returns, Strong Guarantees in Privatisation Push

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Power-Tariff

# DISCO Buyers Seek Dollar Returns, Strong Guarantees in Privatisation Push **ISLAMABAD:** Prospective buyers of three power distribution companies (DISCOs) have sought **foreign-currency-linked returns, sovereign guarantees and stronger contractual protections** as the government moves ahead with the first phase of DISCO privatisation. Investors have also demanded greater flexibility in electricity procurement, longer tariff control periods and safeguards against future governments or courts reopening existing commercial agreements. Officials familiar with the discussions said several demands stem from investor concerns over the government’s past handling of commercial contracts, weak regulatory capacity and…

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