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Murad Shah announces Rs95bn Karachi development package

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• One-time Grant-in-Aid of Rs. 84.796 bn for 523 schemes in the city• Rs. 26.282 bn PSDP schemes put on fast track in Karachi• Rs. 10.72 bn schemes for immediate execution to address chronic traffic congestion KARACHI (Jan 7): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a joint meeting of the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), the Local Government department, and the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), approved a Karachi Transformation plan aimed at forging a partnership with the FWO to achieve world-class development in the city. The meeting, held…

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$2 Billion Rooftop Solar Investment at Stake

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FPCCI-Energy Update seminar debates net-metering reforms and consumer confidence Karachi: A strong call to urgently harness Pakistan’s vast clean energy potential—particularly its abundantly available solar power—was made to drive rapid industrialisation, provide affordable electricity to industries, and energise off-grid homes in remote rural areas, while simultaneously easing the electricity woes of general consumers.These views were expressed at a high-level seminar on recent changes proposed in the government’s net-metering and rooftop solar policies and the serious concerns arising from them for both industry and consumers. The seminar was organised by the…

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Govt rings in New Year with Rs10.28 per litre petrol cut

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The government has announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products, offering relief to the public as the New Year approaches. The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs10.28 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs253.17 per litre. Additionally, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been slashed by Rs8.57 per litre, with the new price set at Rs257.08 per litre. The Petroleum Division issued a notification confirming these changes, stating that the new prices will be effective from midnight tonight and will remain in place until…

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Diesel price slashed by Rs14 as petrol price remains unchanged

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The government on Monday decreased the high-speed diesel (HSD) price by Rs14 and kept the petrol price unchanged for the fortnight ending December 31, owing to favourable international market prices. In a late-night announcement, the Petroleum Division said the revision followed movements in international markets and recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). According to the announcement, the ex-depot price of HSD has been reduced by Rs14 per litre (5pc) to Rs265.65 per litre for the current fortnight from Rs279.65 per litre. Most of the transport sector runs on HSD.…

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WWEC 2025 Conference Resolution

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22nd World Wind Energy Conference – Shantou, China | 3–5 December 2025Empowering the Future with Wind Energy: Innovation, Collaboration & Sustainable Growth The 22nd World Wind Energy Conference (WWEC 2025) proudly welcomed 1,500 delegates from 26 countries, representing wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable energy sectors. The global participation reaffirmed the conference’s role as a leading platform for advancing renewable technologies, policy development, manufacturing, R&D, offshore and small wind solutions, integrated systems, community involvement, and socioeconomic progress. The Conference extended sincere appreciation to the Government of China, the city of…

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