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Senate Committee Slams OGDCL, Gas Firms Over Inquiry Evasion and Worsening Crisis

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ISLAMABAD – May 7, 2025:The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum voiced sharp criticism on Tuesday against the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and other stakeholders for ignoring parliamentary queries amid Pakistan’s deepening gas crisis and rising operational costs. Chaired by *Senator Umar Farooq, the meeting saw lawmakers expressing alarm over **continued evasion by key public and private sector energy companies, especially OGDCL — the country’s largest upstream oil and gas firm — for *repeatedly failing to respond to the committee’s questions. Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan highlighted that crucial…

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MG Pakistan Introduces 7kW Fast EV Charging for HS PHEV SUV

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LAHORE – May 6, 2025:MG Pakistan has announced a major enhancement to its electric vehicle lineup by equipping all new models of its flagship MG HS Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) with a 7kW fast charger, replacing the previously offered standard portable charger. The move comes as part of MG’s broader commitment to promoting smart and efficient urban mobility in Pakistan. Since the vehicle’s local launch in *October 2024, followed by **production commencement in January 2025, the HS PHEV has garnered a strong market response with *over 500 units delivered,…

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Maryam Launches Yellow Line, e-Taxi Pilot, and Solar Charging Stations in Lahore

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LAHORE – May 7, 2025:Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a set of transformative urban and sustainable development initiatives in Lahore, including the *Yellow Line Mass Transit, an **eco-friendly e-Taxi pilot project, and *solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. During a high-level meeting on urban transport and healthcare infrastructure, a feasibility report for the Yellow Line Mass Transit System was presented. Maryam Nawaz directed that construction begin immediately on the corridor from Jinnah Terminal to Harbanspura, emphasizing the urgency of improving urban mobility in the provincial capital. She also…

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Pakistan Downs Five Indian Fighter Jets in Retaliation to Overnight Air Strikes: Tensions Escalate Across Border

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KARACHI – May 7, 2025 In a dramatic escalation of military tensions between Pakistan and India, five Indian fighter jets were reportedly downed by Pakistan’s armed forces following overnight strikes by India on six sites within Pakistani territory. The strikes, which began shortly after 1am on Wednesday under what India termed “Operation Sindoor,” targeted areas in Punjab’s Sialkot and Bahawalpur districts as well as regions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including Kotli, Bagh, and Muzaffarabad. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), India carried out the air strikes from…

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Chairman OGDCL Zafar Masud’s Book ‘Seat 1C’ Launched in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD, May 6, 2025: Chairman of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Zafar Masud’s book titled “Seat 1C: A Survivor’s Tale of Hope, Resilience, and Renewal” was launched on Tuesday at a well-attended ceremony hosted by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI).The event was inaugurated by President IPRI, Lieutenant General (Retd) Majid Ehsan, HI(M). The book, which chronicles Masud’s miraculous survival in a plane crash five years ago, offers a deeply personal reflection on life, trauma, and recovery.The panel discussion featured the author Zafar Masud, editor Syeda Amna Hassan,…

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