Østerild, Denmark – April 5, 2025: Siemens Gamesa has successfully completed the installation of the world’s most powerful wind turbine — a groundbreaking 21.5MW offshore prototype — at the Østerild test centre in northern Denmark. The final set of blades was mounted yesterday, marking a major milestone for the German-owned renewable energy giant. This achievement positions Siemens Gamesa at the forefront of global wind energy innovation, with the prototype expected to undergo rigorous testing before eventual commercial deployment. The 21.5MW turbine sets a new benchmark in offshore wind power capacity,…
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River Flows and Reservoir Levels Report – April 3, 2025
Islamabad: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has released the latest data on river inflows, outflows, and reservoir levels across the country, highlighting the current water situation at major dams and barrages. River Flows: Barrages: Reservoir Levels: The inflow and outflow figures at key locations such as Tarbela, Jinnah, Chashma, Nowshera, and Mangla reflect 24-hour mean flows, while other locations were measured at 6:00 a.m. This regular monitoring helps authorities manage water resources effectively for irrigation, power generation, and drinking water supply.
Read MoreFederal Minister Mian Mueen Wattoo Vows Full Support for Timely Completion of WAPDA Projects
April 5, 2025 – Lahore: Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, visited WAPDA House and assured full support from the Ministry for the timely completion of crucial water and hydropower projects. In his address to senior officers and staff, the Minister highlighted the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding water storage capacity and enhancing clean, green, and affordable hydel power generation. Emphasizing the strategic importance of ongoing projects, he noted that several key initiatives in the water and energy sectors are being pursued with urgency to meet national…
Read MoreZero Tariffs on US Goods: A Strategic Move to Secure Trade Ties with Trump
By Farrukh Saleem US President Donald Trump is reshaping global trade dynamics with an aggressive tariff strategy, leveraging America’s $800 billion trade deficit to dictate terms. Unlike many world leaders who react to changing circumstances, Trump has seized the initiative, setting the pace of international trade policy with a clear strategic vision. For *Pakistan, the US remains a **crucial trade partner, being the **only major economy where Pakistan enjoys a multi-billion-dollar trade surplus. To sustain this advantage, Pakistan must employ *strategic diplomacy, economic rationale, and political leverage with precision. Trump…
Read MoreEnergy Sector Circular Debt Surges to Rs4,700 Billion, Posing Major Fiscal Risk
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has identified the rising circular debt in the energy sector as a *major fiscal challenge, warning that its continued growth threatens *economic stability. According to official documents, the circular debt stood at Rs4,700 billion as of *December 2024, with *Rs2,400 billion attributed to the power sector and Rs2,300 billion to the gas sector. The ministry cautions that the government lacks a clear strategy or financial capacity to resolve the crisis. With *limited room for tariff adjustments, the *mounting debt is expected to *hinder development spending,…
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