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China asks Pakistan to beef up security for Chinese projects in country after Karachi terror attack

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Karachi The government should extend foolproof protection to the foreign and Pakistani workers working on strategically vital power projects to ensure Pakistan’s energy security.In its latest statement, the Embassy of China in Islamabad called on Pakistan’s government to beef up the security for Chinese nationals, business organisations, and China-backed developed projects in the country.The statement was issued after an attack near Karachi Airport on the convoy transporting the Chinese employees of Port Qasim Electric Power Company. The attack killed two Chinese nationals and injured another Chinese.The Chinese Embassy and Consulate…

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Dubai Airports to Launch World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Panel Project

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In a significant move towards sustainability, Dubai Airports has announced a partnership with Etihad Clean Energy Development Company to launch the world’s largest rooftop solar panel project at an airport. The project, slated for completion by 2026, will see the installation of 62,904 solar panels at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). With a capacity of 39MWp, the solar panels are expected to generate 60,346 MWh annually, reducing carbon emissions by 23,000 tonnes each year—the equivalent of removing 5,000 cars from the road or powering 3,000 homes. This…

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UN Peacekeepers Warn Israeli Operations in Southern Lebanon Are ‘Extremely Dangerous’

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BEIRUT: The United Nations peacekeeping force (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon issued a stark warning on Sunday regarding Israeli military activities near their positions. According to UNIFIL, these operations pose significant risks to their personnel and compromise their safety. The peacekeepers highlighted the dangers of the ongoing Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) actions near their position 6-52, located southeast of Maroun al-Ras within Lebanese territory. UNIFIL, which operates under the mandate of UN Security Council Resolution 1701—established after the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war—emphasized that the situation is unacceptable and violates obligations to protect…

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Geo Great Debate: Urgent Power Sector Reforms Needed for Tariff Relief

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ISLAMABAD: In a heated discussion during the Geo Great Debate—Ker Dalo, Pakistan Kay Liye—on Sunday, experts highlighted that power sector reforms must be executed efficiently if Pakistan is to see any significant relief in electricity tariffs. The debate was part of a larger campaign launched by the Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Foundation (MKRF) and the Geo-Jang Group, aimed at addressing the country’s key economic challenges. Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, along with industry leaders including Hubco CEO Kamran Kamal, Lucky Electric Power CEO Rohail Muhammad, FPCCI Vice President…

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Reducing Power Tariffs a Top Priority, Says Energy Minister Awais Leghari

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, emphasized on Sunday that the government is prioritizing efforts to reduce power tariffs and protect consumer interests. Speaking to a private news channel, Leghari highlighted ongoing efforts to cut electricity production costs, including a review of agreements with power plants and independent power producers (IPPs) through mutual cooperation. Leghari acknowledged the power sector’s challenges, such as circular debt and high interest rates, which are significantly burdening consumers. He also stressed the importance of renegotiating profit margins for power plants to…

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