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Speakers term sustainable, affordable energy critical for country’s development

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Speakers at day long International Hydropower Conference while terming sustainable energy critical for development of any country on Thursday stressed the need for harnessing the untapped hydel potential to meet Pakistan’s future growing energy demands. Islamabad: The 4th International Hydropower Conference 2025, hosted by Energy Update in collaboration with the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) and the International Hydropower Association, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and global experts to discuss hydropower’s transformative role in shaping a sustainable energy future for Pakistan.The speakers highlighted various challenges, including the significant financing and…

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1st Pakistani trade delegation will visit Bangladesh this week President FPCCI

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35 businessmen will meet with Chief Advisor BD Mohammad Younus and other high profile officials Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that FPCCI is taking a prominent multi-sectoral exporters’ delegation to Bangladesh this week to strive for a breakthrough in economic, commercial and trade relations between the two countries. The delegation is looking forward to meet Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh and Sheikh Bashir Uddin, commerce advisor to the interim government, he added. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh stressed that the business,…

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Sindh govt set to inaugurate first segment of Malir Expressway on Jan 11

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Karachi (Jan 7): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah is set to inaugurate the first segment of the highly anticipated Malir Expressway, a state-of-the-art, high-speed corridor on January 11. The initial 9.1 km stretch, which runs from Korangi Causeway to Shah Faisal, represents a significant milestone in Karachi’s infrastructure development, promising improved connectivity and reduced traffic congestion. This decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah at the New Secretariat, where the project’s final progress was reviewed. Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani,…

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Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation

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Justin Trudeau announces resignation

What we covered here • Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he intends to step down as the country’s prime minister, leaving office once a new ruling party leader is chosen. • Canada’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 while a new leader is chosen, he said. • Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and prime minister for nine, was facing a mounting set of crises, from Donald Trump’s tariff threats to the resignation of key allies and disastrous opinion polls.

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Chairman WAPDA visits Mohmand Dam:

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Chairman reviews construction

Chairman reviews construction activities at key sites Chairman directs Project Management for timely completion of the Project January 06, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) visited Mohmand Dam, a multipurpose project being constructed across River Swat in Mohmand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and reviewed the ongoing construction activities carried out at the key sites of the project. During his visit, Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) was briefed about the construction in progress at different sites of Mohmand Dam Project that include Diversion Tunnels Outlet…

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