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Oil firms as market weighs Iran sanctions and talks over Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

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Oil falls

Oil prices strengthened in choppy trade on Monday as investors weighed the impact of fresh U.S. sanctions on Iranian exports against talks to end the war in Ukraine, which could increase supply of Russian crude to global markets. Brent crude futures rose 32 cents, or 0.44%, to $72.48 a barrel by 1252 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 34 cents, or 0.5%, at $68.62. “Crude remains rangebound as traders continued to weigh the impact of new U.S. tariffs, the risk of an economic slowdown, as well as increased…

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Pakistan’s sugar maker to install 200KW solar power plant

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solar energy

Tariq Corporation Limited (TCORP), engaged in the manufacturing of sugar and its by-products, has become the latest company to adopt renewable energy, as it announced plans to set up a 200KW solar power system at its facility. The listed company shared the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. “We are pleased to inform you that Tariq Corporation Limited (TCORP) has decided to install a 200 KW solar power system, reinforcing its commitment to improve sustainability and operational efficiency. “It is expected to significantly reduce…

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Sindh CM concludes Pre-Budget discussion Sindh AssemblyNo work is in progress on Chulistan

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Sindh CM

KARACHI (March 21): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while concluding the pre-budget discussion in the assembly, emphasized his government’s commitment to maintaining law and order, and highlighted the importance of transparent financial planning and noted that there was currently no construction taking place on the Chulistan Canal. He highlighted that there has been no construction activity from Head Suleimanki to Marot, which is located 200 km from the barrage. At the Marot site, a 5,000 ft length of canal was found to be abandoned, and no further activity…

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PPL Seeks PDS Advice on Gas Allocation for CCGT Power Plant

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PPL-Plant

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has sought advice from the Petroleum Division (PDS) regarding the allocation of gas for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant project. The PPL is planning to set up a 1,200-megawatt (MW) CCGT power plant, which will require a significant amount of gas to operate. However, the company is seeking clarification on the gas allocation process and the availability of gas for the project. The PDS has been requested to provide guidance on the gas allocation framework, including the priority of gas allocation, the gas…

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China’s BYD unveils EV battery charging faster than Tesla superchargers

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EV battery charging

Chinese automaker BYD has introduced a commercial electric vehicle (EV) battery capable of charging in approximately the same time it takes to refuel a petrol car. The announcement, made during a livestream event in Shenzhen, China, marks a new development in EV charging technology. The Super E-Platform offers 1,000kW charging speeds, which is four times faster than Tesla’s 250kW Superchargers. BYD claims the technology can provide up to 400km (249 miles) of range in just five minutes. Initial rollout and market impactThe first models set to incorporate this ultra-fast charging…

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