German Delegation Explores Investment in Sindh’s 350 MW Solar Hybrid and Thar Coal Projects

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Karachi: A delegation from Germany met with Sindh’s Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, to discuss various investment opportunities in the energy sector. The minister provided a detailed briefing on Sindh’s energy projects, emphasizing the province’s vast resources in solar and wind energy. He highlighted that the Sindh government is actively supporting investors, leading to a record increase in both local and foreign investments in the energy sector. He further stated that Sindh’s investor-friendly policies have strengthened confidence among investors. The minister informed the delegation that…

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“Pakistan’s Solar Boom: 22 GW Imported in 18 Months, 10% Drop in Grid Demand”

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Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing an unprecedented solar revolution as communities and businesses take charge of their energy needs, outpacing government policies and traditional infrastructure. With a staggering 22 GW of solar panels imported in just 18 months, the country is undergoing a massive shift towards decentralized solar solutions. However, sustaining this momentum requires urgent policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and market mechanisms. At the Great Solar Rush Conference 2025, held at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Senator Sherry Rehman highlighted the urgency of aligning policies with this people-driven transformation. “Pakistan has emerged as…

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Sindh govt to fully assist launching of EVs, charging facilities under PPP mode to cut transport sector’s fuel expense: Nasir Hussain Shah

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Sindh Energy and Planning and Development Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said the provincial government will extend maximum assistance to the private sector willing to invest in the country to introduce electric vehicles and EV charging stations to curtail the fossil fuel consumption in the transport sector. The Sindh Energy Minister stated this on Wednesday while talking to the media persons after he held a meeting with Yasir Bhambani, CEO of ADM Group, who have plans to launch electric vehicles and EV charging stations in Sindh and other parts…

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KE organises awareness march, facilitation camp

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KARACHI: K-Electric hosted an awareness march as part of its Hum Qadam facilitation camp in Liaquatabad FC Area to address customer needs, including new connections, bill payments, meter installations, and other related issues. The facilitation camp aims to provide residents with convenient solutions to their electricity-related concerns while enhancing interaction between power utility and customers. KE organises over 40 ‘Customer Facilitation Camps’ since Jan Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chief Distribution and Marketing Officer Sadia Dada said, “Through Hum Qadam Scheme we will facilitate customers having outstanding dues and offer…

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EU 2024/25 soft wheat exports down

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PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports since the start of the 2024/25 season in July reached 12.18 million metric tons by Jan. 26, up compared to 11.74 million the previous week, but down 37% from a year earlier, European Commission data showed on Tuesday. However, the Commission said export data for Italy has been incomplete for the past seven weeks. For France, data has been incomplete since the beginning of 2024, while export data for Bulgaria and Ireland has been incomplete since the beginning of the 2023/24 marketing year. A…

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