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China, Pakistan Ink RMB 5 Billion Deal to Modernize Water Management Systems

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BEIJING: In a major step toward transforming Pakistan’s water management infrastructure, Cyclon Tech Pakistan and China’s Shaanxi Water Development and Construction Group have signed a cooperation MoU worth RMB 5 billion, paving the way for a new era of smart and sustainable water solutions across the country. The agreement, finalized last month, aims to jointly develop comprehensive water conservancy and intelligent water management projects that address Pakistan’s long-standing challenges, including irrigation inefficiency, water scarcity, and climate vulnerability. “This partnership represents a practical bridge between China’s technological strength and Pakistan’s development…

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Industrial Sector Reels Under Inflated Gas Bills, KCCI Urges PM’s Intervention

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KARACHI: The country’s business and industrial community has voiced strong concern over inflated gas bills issued for the current month, alleging that the bills were calculated using peak-hour charges instead of the applicable off-peak rates. The move has sparked outrage among industrial consumers already facing severe economic pressures. According to industrial representatives, if gas consumption had been assessed at off-peak rates, the cost per unit would stand around Rs238. However, the bills reportedly reflect rates nearly double or even two and a half times higher, resulting from what they term…

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NEECA and CDA Lead National Dialogue on Smarter Buildings and Energy Efficiency in Pakistan

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Islamabad, October 11, 2025 — The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) hosted the latest session of its Conservation Conversations series, titled “Smarter Buildings, Smarter Energy,” at the National Incubation Center, Islamabad. The event brought together policymakers, architects, engineers, urban planners, and private-sector experts to explore how Pakistan can enhance energy efficiency in buildings through advanced design, cooling, and heating practices. The session followed a landmark decision by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and NEECA to implement the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC 2023) in Islamabad—marking a significant milestone…

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Sindh Approves 500 Electric Buses, Green Expressway, and Forestation Projects under PPP Framework

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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday chaired the 48th Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board meeting at the CM House, approving several landmark infrastructure and sustainability projects — including the procurement of 500 electric buses for Karachi and Hyderabad, an elevated expressway linking Karachi Port to Qayyumabad, and major forestation and technology park initiatives. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers, the chief secretary, and senior officials from the Planning and Development Board, PPP Unit, and Transport Department. Under the Peoples Green Transport Project, the board approved…

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OICCI and PBC Host Saudi Delegation to Explore New Investment Opportunities in Pakistan

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KARACHI: A high-level investors’ delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, held an interactive session with senior representatives of major multinational and leading local companies at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI). The event was jointly hosted by the OICCI and the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) to strengthen economic cooperation and explore new avenues for trade and investment between the two countries. Addressing the gathering virtually, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the Saudi delegation and noted that…

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