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KARACHI: MMG Engineering Associates (Pvt.) Ltd. has successfully completed and commissioned two 7.5-megawatt (MW) wind turbines and a 19 MW solar power system integrated with a microgrid at Premium Textile Mills Ltd., bringing the project’s total installed renewable energy capacity to 34 MW. According to the company, the integrated wind and solar project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) annually. The project highlights the potential of combining multiple renewable energy sources with microgrid technology to support more sustainable and efficient energy generation…

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Karachi, October 21st, 2026: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Habib University Foundation have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to higher education and create opportunities for talented young women from across Pakistan. The MoU signing ceremony, held at the Habib University campus in Karachi, marks an important step in NBP’s continued efforts to support education, promote women’s empowerment and contribute to inclusive social development. Under the partnership, NBP will support the four-year academic journey of thirteen (13) female students from across Pakistan, with preference given…

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Karachi (Oct 20) Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah briefed the cabinet on the outcomes of his recent visit to China, highlighting new opportunities for investment, technology transfer and cooperation in energy, agriculture, water management, education, healthcare and industrial development. The Cabinet emphasised the need for immediate follow-up to translate the agreements and discussions into practical projects that create jobs, strengthen the provincial economy and improve public services. The Chief Minister informed the Cabinet that Sindh and China’s Hubei province had agreed to deepen their longstanding partnership, which began…

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Stillwater: EDMI, a global leader in intelligent energy solutions, has completed the first installation of its meters on US soil, with Central Rural Electric Cooperative (CREC) in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The pilot project begins with the initial installations, featuring AMI 2.0 and grid-edge capabilities. Afurther phase will be installed later in October as CREC evaluates the potential of EDMI’s technology to enhance network visibility, operational efficiency and grid modernisation initiatives. The project will give CREC access to more timely and granular energy data through EDMI’s Storm software platform, providing greater visibility…

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Budapest – The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched a new call to strengthen the capacity of higher education institutions to turn their research into innovations focused on the manufacturing and deep tech areas. This call under the EIT Higher Education Initiative aims to allow beneficiaries to develop innovation and entrepreneurship skills, improve technology transfer services and better connect universities with business. With a budget of €40 million from the EIT, the 2026 Call for proposals will provide up to €1.25 million per selected project over 18…

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