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NA Committee Endorses Petroleum (Amendment) Bill 2025 with Amendments

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Petroleum Division, chaired initially by Syed Mustafa Mehmood, on Friday reviewed the Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in detail and recommended its passage with amendments. Mehmood, attending from abroad, opened the meeting before handing over proceedings to Syed Naveed Qamar under Rule 216 of the National Assembly’s Rules of Procedure. The committee confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting and welcomed the federal petroleum minister, committee members, and officials from relevant divisions. A sub-committee led by Qamar submitted its report, which was adopted and…

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SDPI Urges Integrated Economy-Energy-Environment Approach for Pakistan’s EV Transition

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan must integrate its economic, energy, and environmental strategies to build a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem powered by renewable energy, according to a new report by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). The findings were shared at a high-level policy dialogue, “Mapping the EV Ecosystem of Pakistan: From Policy to Market Adoption,” attended by policymakers, industry leaders, and energy experts. The session marked the launch of SDPI’s comprehensive study on the country’s electric mobility transition. SDPI Executive Director Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri stressed that EV adoption should align…

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Self-Meter Reading App Crosses 1 Million Users, Cuts Power Sector Losses by Rs191bn

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ISLAMABAD: More than one million electricity consumers across Pakistan have adopted the government’s self-meter reading initiative, “Apna Meter Apni Reading,” marking a significant step towards tackling overbilling and improving billing accuracy. Launched via the Power Smart app, the programme enables consumers to submit their own meter readings by uploading photos, reducing errors, delays, and disputes. This digital tool, championed by Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, aims to put consumers at the centre of billing reforms and strengthen trust between the public and utility providers. According to the…

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Karachi’s Green Line BRT Phase 2 Set to Launch in August

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KARACHI: Exciting developments are underway for Karachi commuters as construction on Phase 2 of the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is set to begin in the second week of August 2025. This new phase follows the success of Phase 1, which has been operating since 2021 along the Surjani Town to Numaish corridor. Phase 2 will extend the Green Line by 1.8 kilometers, running from Capri Cinema to Municipal Park in Saddar, a high-traffic area in central Karachi. The extension aims to significantly ease congestion and offer a…

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LESCO Launches Installment Plan to Recover Rs33 Billion from Dead Defaulters

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LAHORE: In a bid to recover outstanding dues worth Rs33 billion, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has introduced an installment facility specifically aimed at “dead defaulters”—consumers whose connections were previously disconnected due to non-payment. According to an official letter issued by Director Customer Services Abbas Ali, LESCO will now offer only online installment plans for defaulters. The directive includes the development of a digital link to facilitate the recovery process, which will be integrated with banks, NADRA, and other relevant institutions to streamline verifications and payments. Despite previous disconnections…

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