PESHAWAR, July 2025 — A disturbing trend has emerged in Peshawar, where drug addicts are now targeting high-voltage electricity cables for theft, posing grave risks to public safety and severely disrupting power supply across the city. According to the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), millions of rupees worth of copper wires have been stolen in recent weeks. Thieves, often addicts armed with axes, operate under the cover of darkness in areas such as Chamkani, Doranpur, Northern Bypass, Motorway Toll Plaza, Budhni, Ring Road, Tehkal, Hazarkhwani, and GT Road. Unlike previous…
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Fast Cables Becomes First Pakistani Cable Manufacturer Approved by UAE’s TAQA
KARACHI, July 2025 — In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s industrial sector, Fast Cables Limited has become the first cable manufacturer in the country to be certified as an approved vendor by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA)—a global energy and utilities powerhouse based in the UAE. The milestone was disclosed by the company in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, marking a significant achievement in Fast Cables’ international growth strategy. TAQA, a leading player in the global energy landscape, operates across the entire energy…
Read MoreFuel Prices Expected to Rise Again from July 16 Amid Global Oil Trends
ISLAMABAD, July 15, 2025 — Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are set for another hike in the upcoming fortnight due to rising global oil prices and higher import premiums, industry sources revealed. Petrol prices are expected to increase by Rs5.25 per litre, taking the ex-depot rate to around Rs272.04, while high-speed diesel (HSD) may go up by Rs6.50, reaching Rs279.48 per litre. The final rates will be officially announced following government approval. Currently, petrol is sold at Rs266.79, after an Rs8.36 hike on June 30. Diesel, which fuels transport…
Read MoreIRENA Report: Asia Leads Renewables Boom as Global Divide Widens
Abu Dhabi, July 2025 – The global renewable energy sector witnessed record-breaking growth in 2024, but a stark regional divide threatens to undermine the equity of the green transition, according to Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Global renewable capacity surged by over 15%, adding 582 GW in 2024. However, Asia dominated the expansion, accounting for 71% of the total increase. Europe and North America followed with 12.3% and 7.8%, respectively, while Africa, Eurasia, Central America, and the Caribbean combined for just 2.8% of…
Read MoreWWEA Small Wind Sets Global Priorities, Confirms Frits Ogg and Mike Bergey as Section Chairs
Bonn, 2025 – The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) Small Wind Section convened last week to assess the global status of small wind turbines—defined as wind systems up to 100 kW—and to chart a course forward for the sector. Despite being a technically and economically viable solution for decentralized electricity generation, small wind continues to face major hurdles worldwide. Typical users include farmers and small businesses who consume the power themselves. However, the sector is hindered by low public awareness, limited government support, and complex bureaucratic processes. In response, WWEA…
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