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Govt Clears 11,695 Pending Net-Metering Applications

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has cleared 11,695 pending net-metering applications as part of efforts to facilitate solar consumers and streamline Pakistan’s transition towards a more sustainable power system. Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari directed the relevant authorities to expedite the verification and resolution of pending cases and ensure that consumers receive transparent updates without relying on agents or intermediaries. During the transition from the net-metering regime to the net-billing system, 16,654 applications were pending. Following a comprehensive verification and validation exercise, 11,695 applications have so far been cleared…

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Wafi Energy’s Tameer Trust Partners with The Dawood Foundation to Expand STEM Learning Access

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KARACHI: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited’s Tameer Trust has partnered with The Dawood Foundation (TDF) to make STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and experiential learning more accessible to children from underserved communities. Under the partnership, students from underserved communities will be sponsored to visit TDF’s MagnifiScience Centre, where they will engage with science through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and experiential learning. The initiative aims to provide young students with opportunities to explore science in an engaging and practical environment. Commenting on the partnership, Zubair Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer, Wafi…

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IPS Forum Calls for Stronger Institutions, Practical Policies to Tackle Pakistan’s Challenges

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs stronger institutions, better governance, evidence-based policymaking and effective implementation to address its complex national and international challenges, participants at the annual meeting of the National Advisory Council (NAC) of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said. The forum brought together scholars, policymakers, diplomats, technocrats and practitioners who called for forward-looking, practical and actionable approaches to Pakistan’s emerging challenges and opportunities in areas including technology, agriculture, maritime affairs, regional connectivity, security and socio-economic development. The meeting was chaired by Khalid Rahman, Chairman IPS, and moderated by Ambassador (r)…

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KARACHI PORT TRUST COLLECTS OVER 34 TONNES OF MARINE DEBRIS DURING WEEKLY CLEAN-UP DRIVE

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Karachi, 5 September 2026: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) continued its commitment to maintaining a clean, safe and environmentally sustainable harbour by collecting 34,650 kilograms of floating marine debris during its weekly clean-up operations conducted from 29 August to 4 September 2026. The clean-up campaign was carried out by the Marine Pollution Control Department (MPCD), KPT, at key harbour locations including East Wharf, West Wharf, Oil Piers and Boat Basin Jetty. As part of the systematic operation, 51 boat deployments were carried out, with 159 personnel actively participating in the collection…

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Chairman WAPDA Visits Mohmand Dam Project: Reviews Construction Progress

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September 3, 2026: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) today visited Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project being constructed across River Swat in Mohmand District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Member Water Asim Rauf Khan accompanied him. During the visit, the Chairman reviewed construction activities at key sites, with particular focus on the Main Dam and Power House. Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman WAPDA said that Mohmand Dam is a strategic national project that will augment Pakistan’s water, food and energy security. He also directed WAPDA’s Project Team, Consultants and Contractors to enhance…

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