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Mangla refurbishment project on track

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LAHORE: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Muhammad Saeed, during his visit to Mangla Hydel Power Station, was briefed that the refurbishment project was progressing ahead at a steady pace. Four power generating units have already been refurbished and are in operation with their enhanced generation capacity; another two will also come online by the end of this year, while overall completion of the project is scheduled for 2030. The chairman visited the control room, the generating units being refurbished in the turbine hall, and the…

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Gold, silver prices surge again, local rates hit new highs

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Gold and silver prices continued their upward trend on Thursday, widening the gap between precious metals and consumer affordability. The international bullion market saw gold rise by $79 per ounce to $5,012, prompting a surge in local rates. In Pakistan, the price of one tola of gold increased by Rs7,900 to Rs523,962, while 10 grams rose by Rs6,773 to Rs449,212. Silver prices also climbed, with one tola reaching Rs8,404, up Rs358, and 10 grams hitting Rs7,205, a gain of Rs205. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $5,012.83 per ounce by 0634…

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Pakistan reaffirms nuclear cooperation with IAEA

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February 17, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to the peaceful and responsible use of nuclear technology, emphasizing its continued focus on harnessing nuclear science for socio-economic development and public welfare. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) , Rafael Mariano Grossi, at the Vienna International Centre. Both sides discussed cooperation in cancer diagnosis and treatment, agriculture, nuclear power generation and industrial applications, while the IAEA chief praised Pakistan’s expertise in nuclear safety and security and welcomed its expected participation in the Nuclear Energy…

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Pakistan bears heavy climate burden despite low carbon footprint: PM Shehbaz

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that although Pakistan contributes less than one per cent to global carbon emissions, it is amongst the most affected by climate change in his address at a United Nations event in Vienna. Speaking on ‘Sustainable Development as a Path to Global Peace and Prosperity’, the PM emphasised that sustainable development must be inclusive and equitable, leaving no one behind. “Development cannot be called sustainable if it excludes millions from the promise of a better life,” he added. Highlighting the disproportionate burden borne by…

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Shaza Fatima Highlights AI, Women Empowerment at Indus AI Week 2026 in Karachi

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KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s IT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, stating that national leadership is fully focused on transforming the country into a technology-driven economy. Addressing participants at the Indus AI Week 2026 women hackathon ceremony held at IT Park Karachi, the minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir, along with provincial leadership, are prioritising growth of the IT sector. She noted that…

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