Significant threats like climate change cannot be overlooked Neglecting climate danger termed collective suicide: Mian Zahid Hussain Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain said on Wednesday that most political parties have disregarded climate change in their manifestos. A significant threat like climate change cannot be overlooked as ignoring this issue amounts to a collective suicide, he said. Mian Zahid Hussain said that while the economy is somewhat mentioned in the political parties’ manifestos,…
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Ahsan Zafar Syed Emerges as New CEO & President as Ghias Khan Bids Farewell to Engro Corporation
Karachi: In a monumental shift, Engro Corporation, a prominent player in Pakistan’s corporate landscape, is ushering in a new era of leadership as Ghias Khan, President & CEO, announces his departure after seven transformative years. Expressing gratitude for the privilege of contributing to Engro’s mission of instigating far-reaching positive change in Pakistan, Khan credited the organization’s success to its exceptional team. He also acknowledged the invaluable guidance provided by the Chairman and Board members. The spotlight, however, is on the appointment of Ahsan Zafar Syed as the President & CEO-Designate.…
Read MoreMinister for Energy inaugurates Oil, Gas and Minerals Career Expo
Islamabad, January 31, 2024:Federal Minister for Energy, Mr. Muhammad Ali inaugurated the first-ever national level ‘Fuelling Futures Career Expo 2024’ on January 31 at Pakistan China Friendship Centre, Islamabad. The two-day Career Expo has been organised by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) in collaboration with Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL).The event witnessed an overwhelming attendance of students, faculty and company representatives. MD and CEO PPL Mr. Imran Abbasy welcomed the large number of students from across the country and thanked the participating companies and universities for making the two-day Career…
Read MorePetroleum Conference 2024 ends with call to explore further oil and gas reserves in Pakistan
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar attended the Petroleum Conference 2024 as a Chief Guest today in Islamabad. Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) was the guest of honour at the Conference. Provincial Chief Ministers, Minister for Energy, Secretary Petroleum, Government representatives, policy makers, foreign and domestic investors from the Energy and Petroleum (E&P) sector and international delegates also attended the conference. While addressing the Conference, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan was blessed with abundant natural resources. He emphasized the need for concerted efforts to explore…
Read MoreWorld Future Energy Summit 2024 to Build on COP28’s Change Agenda and Help Realise Transformative Future
Annual summit in Abu Dhabi to accelerate COP28’s transition agreements and renewables pledge by bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investment incubators, and world-class start-ups Event in the UAE capital will play key role in furthering COP28 resolutions along the road to reality, says Summit Director. Dubai, UAE – January 30, 2024: The recent COP28 in Dubai underscored the UAE’s global leadership in a sustainable energy future with the brokering of a momentous US$700 million loss and damage fund, US$100 million of which was pledged by the host country, to provide…
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