NFEH Honours 45 Organisations for Outstanding Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness

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KARACHI: The 15th Annual Fire Safety & Security Convention 2025, organised by the National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH), recognised 45 public and private organisations for their exemplary fire safety systems and emergency preparedness. The awards were presented by Syed Afzal Hameed, Senior Vice-Chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD), Ahmed Azeem Alvi, President of the SITE Association of Industry, and Muhammad Ikram Rajput, President of the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI). The honoured organisations included Acm Hi-Tech Engineering (Pvt.) Limited, Agp Limited,…

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Aramco Opens 50th Retail Station, Supporting Jobs and Local Economy

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Gas & Oil Pakistan Limited, in partnership with Aramco, inaugurated its 50th retail station on Srinagar Highway, Islamabad. The event gathered senior management and industry leaders to celebrate this milestone, reflecting the company’s growing commitment to Pakistan’s retail fuel sector.Beyond expanding its network, the Aramco new station contributes to the creation of employment opportunities, local skill development, and economic activity in the surrounding community. Each new outlet supports operational staff, customer service teams, and supply chain partners, reinforcing the broader socio-economic impact of the investment.Since launching its first station in…

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HKH Region Poised for Renewable Energy Boom, Yet Only 6% Harnessed: ICIMOD Report

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ISLAMABAD: The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region holds vast untapped potential for renewable energy, yet clean sources currently contribute just 6.1% of its total energy supply, according to a new report. Titled Together We Have More Power: Status, Challenges, and the Potential for Regional Renewable Energy Cooperation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, the study was released by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and presented at an event hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad. The report highlights that fossil fuels dominate the energy mix…

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Dormant Ministerial Panel Revived After Sindh CM’s Letter on SECMC Phase-III Expansion

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ISLAMABAD: A three-member federal ministerial committee has been reactivated after lying dormant for nearly a year, following a letter from Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah urging support for the Phase-III expansion of the Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC), sources told Business Recorder. The committee — comprising Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, and Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari — has resumed deliberations on proposals submitted by the Sindh government to facilitate the project’s financial and…

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Industry Bodies Urge Govt to Revisit Power Package, Cut Incremental Tariff to Rs16/kWh

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ISLAMABAD: Leading business associations — including the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), and the Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry (BQATI) — have urged the government to revise the proposed Industrial Power Incremental Consumption Package, calling for a reduction in the incremental tariff from Rs22.98/kWh to Rs16/kWh to ensure meaningful relief for manufacturers. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday (Nov 11) to review the package, which has already been…

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