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Murad discusses bilateral ties, trade, culture with Chinese, Iraqi consul generals

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KARACHI (March 19): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held separate meetings at the Chief Minister House with the Consul General of China, Yang Yundong, and the Consul General of Iraq, Dr Mehr Mujahid Jejan. The discussions centred on investment, development projects, and diplomatic cooperation, further strengthening Sindh’s ties with both nations. Boosting Sino-Pak Collaboration: During his meeting with the Chinese Consul General, the chief minister emphasised the importance of ongoing and upcoming projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He noted that President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent meeting…

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Trina Storage Unveils Elementa 2 Pro at Energy Storage Summit Australia, Setting New Industry Standards

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Sydney, Australia – Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions and a business unit of Trinasolar, has introduced its latest innovation, the *Elementa 2 Pro 5MWh energy storage system, at the **2025 Energy Storage Summit in Sydney. This marks the system’s Australian debut, reinforcing Trina Storage’s commitment to advancing *high-performance, localized energy storage solutions. The Energy Storage Summit, one of the industry’s most influential global events, convened *over 250 delegates and industry experts. Trina Storage’s unveiling of the *Elementa 2 Pro not only underscores its technological leadership but…

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Solar Prices Drop in Pakistan Following Government’s New Net Metering Policy

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Solar panel prices in Pakistan have seen a significant decline after recent amendments to the federal government’s net metering policy. The cost of installing solar power systems has decreased by Rs35,000 to Rs175,000, depending on system size and market conditions. Currently, a 5 kW solar system is priced between Rs5 lac to Rs5.5 lac, while a 7 kW system costs around Rs6 lac. A 10 kW system is available for over Rs8 lac, and a 12-15 kW system now exceeds Rs1.2 million. The price drop follows the government’s decision to…

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Pakistan Eyes $8 Trillion Mineral Wealth, Plans Investor Conference

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ISLAMABAD:* The government is ramping up efforts to unlock Pakistan’s vast mineral reserves—now estimated at $8 trillion—by attracting local and foreign investment. To showcase these opportunities, a high-profile mineral conference is planned for next month. At a recent federal cabinet briefing, officials highlighted the significant growth in estimated mineral wealth, up from the previous $6 trillion assessment. Currently, the mineral sector contributes 1% to GDP and employs 300,000 workers. The cabinet was also informed about major mineral deposits and ongoing extraction projects, particularly in Balochistan. Among the key initiatives is…

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Oil price cut to consumers: Govt urged to pass on benefit

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KARACHI: The world oil prices witnessed a big cut but our rulers didn’t pass on its benefit to the Pakistani masses, which is highly regretful, said Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday. He said when the world oil prices rise, the local oil prices are increased immediately by the government, but when these prices come down, the rulers instead of passing on their benefit to people decide to keep them unchanged. He said this is a great economic exploitation of our masses by their own government. He…

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