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New Electricity Agreements Aim to end corruption, improve transparency in SEZs

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Awais-Leghari

Islamabad, August 15, 2025 Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Laghari, has directed all electricity distribution companies to immediately finalize agreements and establish direct contact with the administrations of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial estates for single-point electricity supply and billing, as per NEPRA’s instructions. The Power Division, after cabinet approval, submitted a request to NEPRA on February 25 for providing electricity to these zones at a single point. Following consultations, NEPRA on August 11 instructed final agreements to be made through negotiations with the zone administrations.…

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Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony Held at WAPDA House

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New-Project29

August 14, 2025: A flag hoisting ceremony was held at WAPDA House Lahore to celebrate the Independence Day with national zeal and zest. WAPDA Member (Finance) Naveed Asghar Chaudhry hoisted the National Flag at WAPDA Auditorium. Member (Power) Muhammad Arfan Miana and Member (Water) Syed Ali Akhtar Shah were also present on the occasion. A large number of WAPDA officers, employees and their family members participated in the ceremony. The hoisting of flag was followed by the National Anthem, sung by the students of WAPDA Girls High School Mangla, who…

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PAKISTAN’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED WITH PATRIOTIC FERVOR IN ANKARA

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New-Project28

The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara commemorated the 79th Independence Day with a dignified flag hoisting ceremony. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, hoisted the national flag to the resonating tune of the national anthem, in the presence of Embassy officials and members of Pakistani community. The messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out. In their messages, the leadership highlighted Pakistan’s recent success in Marka-e-Haq, called it a defining moment that showcased national strength, unity and professionalism in the face of unjust Indian aggression. …

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Pakistan Demands Fair Global Reforms to End Plastic Waste Dumping in Developing Nations

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Climate-Change

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik has called for bold and equitable global reforms to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis, warning against turning developing nations into dumping grounds for waste they did not produce. Speaking at the Informal Ministerial Dialogue on “Investment Opportunities for a Circular Economy in the Context of the Global Plastic Treaty” during the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2) in Geneva, Dr Malik said wealthy nations consume up to 20 times more plastic than…

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PM Orders One-Year Completion of 100MW Solar Project for Gilgit-Baltistan

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Shahbaz-Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the swift completion of a 100-megawatt solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan within one year, vowing to personally monitor its progress. The directive came during a high-level review meeting, following ECNEC’s recent approval of the long-awaited scheme. Calling it a “national priority,” the prime minister said the project will deliver uninterrupted, low-cost, and eco-friendly electricity to a region suffering up to 20-hour daily outages. Under the plan, 20 solar parks will be set up — six in Gilgit, eight in Skardu, and six in…

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