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Pakistan’s Green Presidency targets 42.5% energy cut at Aiwan-e-Sadr: President

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December 18, 2023 (MLN): The Green Presidency of Pakistan is a flagship initiative that is expected to lead to a 42.5% reduction in energy usage at Aiwan-e-Sadr, equivalent to a decrease of 3,144 tonnes of greenhouse gases or the planting of 142,090 mature trees, the president, Arif Alvi said while addressing an event at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The president highlighted that transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and reforestation are key to curb the adverse impacts on the planet’s climate and ecosystems. He said the modern world with changing priorities and…

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3rd International Conference will be held on Pakistan Hydropower on Dec 20th

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Islamabad: Islamabad is gearing up to host the 3rd International Conference on Pakistan Hydropower, a global gathering of energy experts organized by The Energy Update in collaboration with the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA). Scheduled for December 20, the conference carries the theme “Hydropower: A Renewable Energy Source for a Sustainable Future,” promising pivotal discussions that could shape the trajectory of clean and sustainable power in the region, according to Chairman of the Organization Committee, Naeem Qureshi.Qureshi emphasized that the conference is not merely…

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Latest Petrol Prices in Pakistan – 16 December 2023

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The caretaker Government has reduced the Petrol Prices in Pakistan for the next fortnight from 16 December 2023 till 31 December 2023. According to the details, the Government has reduced the Price of Petrol, High-Speed Diesel (HSD), Kerosene Oil and Light Diesel Oil (LDO) has seen a minor reduction. According to the announcement, the Petrol Price has been reduced by Rs. 14.00 per litre, while the Price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has been slashed by Rs. 13.50 per litre. Similarly, the Price of Kerosene and Light Diesel Oil (LDO) has seen a reduction…

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Final Year Design Project Financing ceremony held in Faisalabad under aegis of PEC’s Pakistan Development Committee

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The second phase ceremony of the Final Year Design Project Financing 2023-24 of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) was held at Iqbal Auditorium, University of Agriculture (UAF) Faisalabad, by PEC’s Pakistan Development Committee (PPDC). PEC Chairman Engr. Muhammad Najeeb Haroon was the chief guest at the ceremony. As many as 102 universities participated in the event and 92 universities physically attended whereas 1800 students having 543 projects were awarded with financing. The contesting engineering students are awarded sponsorship at the Final Year Engineering Design Project Financing annual ceremony, to promote…

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Telenor concludes strategic review in Pakistan with sale of Telenor Pakistan to PTCL

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Oslo, Islamabad, Singapore, 14 Dec 2023: Telenor Group today announces the sale of its Pakistan telco operations to Pakistan Telecommunications Company Ltd (“PTCL”), which is part of technology and investment group e&. PTCL’s major assets include Ufone, a mobile operator in Pakistan with over 20 million customers.The sale is part of Telenor’s strategy to build scale and market-leading players in Asia, as presented at the 2022 Capital Markets Day. It concludes the strategic review of the telco operations in Pakistan, which was announced in July 2022.The remaining Telenor Asia portfolio…

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