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Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has mobilized its enforcement teams from the Head Office and Regional Offices to conduct a comprehensive inspection of petrol pumps across their respective jurisdictions. The objective of this exercise is to verify the legality of operations, adherence to codal formalities, and compliance with OGRA’s rules and regulations. As part of this enforcement drive, Chairman OGRA, Mr. Masroor Khan, personally accompanied the enforcement teams during visits to various petrol pumps. During these inspections, the teams examined the validity of licenses, verification of mandatory…

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ABU DHABI: The 18th World Future Energy Summit (WFES) concluded at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Thursday after an action-packed week of high-level discussions, industry-shaping announcements and landmark international partnerships, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a global hub for the energy transition. Held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and hosted by Masdar, this year’s Summit — the largest and most ambitious to date — brought together global leaders, policymakers and industry stakeholders from more than 150 countries at a critical juncture for clean energy transformation. With wind…

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LAHORE / ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has rolled out a clear and structured application process under the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aimed at promoting electric motorcycles, rickshaws and other clean transport solutions while reducing fuel imports and carbon emissions. Under the policy, citizens can apply online for subsidies and financing facilities for electric vehicles through a dedicated digital portal. The initiative is part of the broader push to accelerate electric mobility and support Pakistan’s transition toward sustainable energy and transport. Application ProcessEligible applicants are required to submit their…

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Investment opportunities in Pakistan’s energy sector are expanding, driven by policy support from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the country’s accelerating transition toward renewable energy. Pakistan has rapidly emerged as a key player in global solar markets, achieving an off-grid solar capacity of 12 gigawatts, highlighting strong private-sector participation and growing investor confidence. In addition, net-metered solar capacity has increased by more than 6 gigawatts, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to promote clean and distributed energy solutions. During the last fiscal year, renewable energy accounted…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s passport ranking has shown notable improvement, rising from 126th to 98th in the latest Henley Passport Index, reflecting expanded global travel access for Pakistani citizens. According to the index, Pakistan now shares the 98th position with Yemen, ranking above Iraq (99th), Syria (100th) and Afghanistan (101st). Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or obtain visa-on-arrival (VOA) in 31 countries. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi welcomed the development, calling it a “strong achievement” in a post on X. He expressed optimism that Pakistan’s passport ranking would continue to improve…

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