Indus Waters Treaty Remains Effective, Says Pakistan, Backed by Hague Court

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with India remains fully operational, a stance endorsed by the Hague-based Court of Arbitration (CoA). This comes after India claimed the treaty was put in abeyance. Secretary Ministry of Water Resources Syed Ali Murtaza stated that Pakistan’s position has been supported by the CoA, which affirms the treaty’s effectiveness and India’s obligations. The treaty covers hydropower matters, with the Indus Water Commission currently operating under an additional charge due to a vacant commissioner post. The Senate Standing Committee on Water…

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OGDCL Discovers Gas and Condensate in Sindh, Boosting Pakistan’s Energy Supply

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Islamabad: The state-owned Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at its Dars West-3 well in Tando Allah Yar, Sindh. The well is producing 9.70 million standard cubic feet per day of gas and 580 barrels per day of condensate, with pipeline laying underway to connect it to the KPD-TAY processing plant. This discovery confirms the hydrocarbon potential of the Lower Goru Formation in the Dars West area, strengthening OGDCL’s resource base and supporting Pakistan’s energy security. The produced gas will be…

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Incremental consumption package: Industry, PD lock horns over financial impact

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ISLAMABAD: The country’s industry and the Power Division have locked horns over the financial impact of the incremental consumption package on the overall electricity tariff, with both sides presenting conflicting claims about whether the relief measure led to new demand or merely shifted industrial load from captive generation to the national grid. The debate emerged during a public hearing held on Tuesday regarding quarterly adjustments on account of variation in Power Purchase Price (PPP) for the second quarter (October –December) of FY 2025-26. The proposed adjustment carries an impact of…

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UK blocks US from using RAF bases for potential Iran strikes

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RAF F-35 aircraft performs a demonstration flight during the fifth day of Farnborough International Airshow at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Farnborough, United Kingdom (File photo).    BIRMINGHAM, England The United Kingdom has refused to grant US forces permission to use British military bases for potential strikes against Iran, The Times reported on Thursday. The decision has heightened tensions with Washington and prompted criticism from President Donald Trump. Under longstanding agreements, American aircraft could operate from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, home to US heavy bombers, and the joint US–UK…

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GPCCI and BVMW Host Exclusive Business Breakfast to Strengthen Pak-German Trade

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Karachi: The German-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in collaboration with BVMW – The Largest German Association for SMEs, successfully organized an exclusive Business Breakfast for GPCCI members, industry stakeholders, and representatives from Pakistan’s Textile and IT sectors, along with German participants joining through BVMW. The event aimed to promote high-value B2B networking and strategic matchmaking, connecting potential business partners from both countries. 🇵🇰🤝🇩🇪 The event was graced by His Excellency Thomas Eberhard Schultze, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi and GPCCI Patron, as the…

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