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Pakistan to finalise Champions Trophy squad ‘after Saim Ayub’s recovery’

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Champions Trophy squad

LAHORE: Following the recovery of left-handed batsman Saim Ayub, who is dealing with a serious injury, Pakistan will finalise their Champions Trophy 2025 squad, Geo News reported citing sources, however an initial draft of the national team members will be forwarded to the International Cricket Council (ICC) today (Sunday). According to the protocol for ICC events, which requires participating nations to submit names one month in advance, today is the deadline for submitting the initial squad for the tournament. However, changes can be made to the draft and sent to the ICC…

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Ministry establishes high-powered unit with intelligence officers to combat power theft in SEPCO

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power-sector

SLAMABAD: In a significant move to strengthen efforts against power theft, the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has officially established a Distribution Company (DISCO) Support Unit (DSU) in the Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) to combat power theft. According to a notification from the Ministry of Energy, the DISCO Support Unit includes representatives from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), local police, and SEPCO officials. The unit, led by SEPCO’s Chief Executive Officer, will report directly to the Secretary of the Power Division. The Power Division…

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Scrapping a coal power avenue

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With energy minister Awais Khan Leghari listing the planned 300MW Gwadar coal power plant amongst projects considered unaffordable for the consumers and hinting at scrapping it — along with several other proposed generation schemes of 10,000MW — the future of the long-stalled project appears more uncertain than ever. The ‘warning’ comes at a time when the imported coal-based plant’s Chinese developer, according to the media reports, has already approached the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) to seek its support for negotiating an upward revision in the project cost and…

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MoU Signed to Form Joint Business Council Bangladesh – Pakistan Business Forum Held in Dhaka

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MOU

Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the Pakistani trade delegation, led by FPCCI, participated in Bangladesh – Pakistan Business Forum in Dhaka; which was organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI), on Monday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between FPCCI and FBCCI in the meeting to form Pakistan – Bangladesh Joint Business Council (JBC) to strengthen, facilitate and enable trade between the two countries. Atif Ikram Sheikh added that diverse industries, sectors and verticals like electronics, cars, industrial machinery,…

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“KSTAR Powers Pakistan’s Renewable Future with Innovative Energy Solutions and Strategic Partnerships”

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On January 8, 2025, KSTAR kicked off its 2025 Tour in Lahore, Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. Against the backdrop of rising electricity prices, frequent power outages, and Pakistan’s ambitious target of generating 60% of its energy from renewables by 2030, KSTAR reaffirmed its commitment to driving Pakistan’s energy transition. The event spotlighted KSTAR’s cutting-edge residential energy storage solutions, designed for simplicity and efficiency. These all-in-one, plug-and-play systems enable homeowners to generate, store, and use solar power during peak demand or outages. With integrated…

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