Category: Highlights

LONGi Receives Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) Approval for Emission Reduction Targets

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Xi’an, China, August 11, 2023 – LONGi, the world leading solar technology company, announced that its emission reduction targets were approved by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With the approval, LONGi has become one of more than 4600 companies worldwide that have joined the SBTi and set science-based targets. Among them, LONGi is the first Chinese solar photovoltaic company that has obtained the official validation.    The SBTi is a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund…

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The 10-member Sindh interim cabinet sworn in today after interim Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar assumed office

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Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori administered the oath during a ceremony held at Governor House in Karachi.The members of the caretaker cabinet who took the oath include:Brigadier (retd) Haris Nawaz,M. Younus Dagha,Mubeen Jumani,Ishwar Lal,Arshad Wali Muhammad,Dr Junaid Shah,Omar Soomro,Dr Saad Khalid Niaz,Khuda Bux Marri,and Mrs Rana Hussain. Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar was in attendance. Also present were Chief Secretary, Acting Inspector General (IG), Provincial Secretaries, and family members of the caretaker ministers.

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The Board of Directors of the Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) convened its meetings on August 10, 2023, and August 17, 2023, and wishes to share the following updates:

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Circular Debt Settlement: Several news articles have recently addressed the issue of circular debt settlement. We would like to clarify that, as of this date, we have not received any formal communication from the relevant authorities. Thus, any information in circulation about a settlement plan might be speculative. We encourage stakeholders and the public to rely exclusively on official communications for accurate information.KPD-TAY Compression Project: We are delighted to announce the Board’s approval for hiring the EPCC Contractor for the KPD-TAY compression project. The completion timeframe of the project is…

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WAPDA Hydel generation further improved:WAPDA generates 8158 MW hydel electricity during peak hours

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August 12, 2023: After resumption of power generation from 969 MW-Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project couple of days ago, electricity generation by WAPDA hydel power stations crossed 8000 MW mark, as WAPDA contributes 8158 MW to the National Grid during peak hours last night. Effective operation and maintenance of WAPDA hydel power stations and better hydrological conditions are the other contributing factors behind this increase in WAPDA hydel generation. Statistics show that Tarbela Hydel Power Station generated 3478 MW, Tarbela 4th Extension 1410 MW, Ghazi Barotha 1450 MW, Neleum Jhelum 798 MW,…

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BAP’s Anwaarul Haq Kakar to be caretaker PM

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Balochistan Awami Party Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar has been chosen as the interim prime minister of Pakistan, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Saturday. The much-anticipated announcement comes after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and outgoing Opposition Leader in the National Assembly (NA) Raja Riaz reached a consensus over Kakar’s name for the coveted post in a meeting today. According to a press release issued by the PMO, PM Shehbaz and Riaz have sent an advice regarding Kakar’s appointment as the caretaker prime minister to President Alvi. Earlier, in a…

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