Govt, Deloitte Discuss Strategic Collaboration to Boost Energy Sector

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ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from Deloitte Advisory US, led by Richard Longstaff, held a meeting with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Tuesday to explore strategic cooperation for strengthening Pakistan’s energy sector. The discussion focused on leveraging Deloitte’s global expertise in risk advisory, digital transformation, and governance to address challenges and unlock opportunities in Pakistan’s oil, gas, minerals, and gemstone industries. Key themes included improving operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and promoting sustainable growth. Minister Malik emphasized the government’s commitment to modernizing the energy sector and acknowledged the potential…

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Sindh Ministers Visit Chery HQ in China, Secure EV Charging and Solar Projects for Province

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WUHU, China: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah visited the headquarters of Chery Holdings Group in Wuhu, China, where they were warmly received by Chairman Yin Tongyue. During the high-level meeting, Chairman Yin reaffirmed Chery’s commitment to the sustainable development of electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative energy projects in Pakistan. Both ministers praised Chery’s green initiatives and reaffirmed Sindh’s dedication to fostering such collaborations to achieve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. As a result of the visit, *Chery…

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Pakistan Urges IAEA Probe into India’s Nuclear Material Theft Amid Rising Tensions

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ISLAMABAD, May 16 – Pakistan has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to launch an investigation into repeated incidents of nuclear material theft and illicit trafficking in India, warning of the emergence of a dangerous “nuclear black market” across the border. The Foreign Office on Thursday rejected recent comments by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who called for IAEA oversight of Pakistan’s nuclear programme, and instead turned the spotlight on India’s alarming record of radioactive security breaches. “If anything, the IAEA and the international community should be alarmed…

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Trinasolar Unveils Next-Gen Energy Storage and Ultra-Durable Solar Modules at Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025

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Manila, Philippines – May 16, 2025: Trina Storage, the energy storage division of global solar leader Trinasolar, is set to debut its cutting-edge Elementa 2 Pro 5MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at *Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025, taking place from May 19–20 at the *SMX Convention Center in Manila. As the Philippines pushes toward its 35% renewable energy target by 2030, the demand for robust, efficient energy storage is rising to ensure grid stability and energy security. The new Elementa 2 Pro builds on the success of its…

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Govt’s Rs4 Trillion Power Sector Savings Revised Down to Rs2–2.5 Trillion, Nepra Informed

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ISLAMABAD, May 16 – Government claims of achieving Rs4 trillion in power sector savings through revised contracts with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and government-owned power plants have now been scaled down to Rs2–2.5 trillion, officials revealed during a public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday. The hearing, chaired by Nepra Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, was convened on the Central Power Purchasing Agency’s (CPPA) request to approve the Power Purchase Price (PPP) — the base electricity tariff — for the upcoming fiscal year. CPPA’s Naveed Qaiser…

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