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LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced cutting-edge thermal imaging technology for *24/7 satellite monitoring of forests, enabling *real-time detection of forest fires, illegal logging, and unauthorized activities. Punjab is the first province in Pakistan to deploy *thermal imaging for forest surveillance, launched under the directives of **Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The initiative has commenced in **Murree and Rawalpindi, with enhanced *nighttime patrolling and live satellite feeds ensuring constant oversight. A specialized team of artificial intelligence (AI) experts will manage the system. The technology operates on *advanced algorithms, enabling *instant…

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SINGAPORE: Global coal power capacity saw a modest increase of 18.8 gigawatts (GW) in 2024—its smallest annual rise in two decades, according to the latest report by US-based Global Energy Monitor (GEM). Despite rapid growth in renewable energy, 12 countries commissioned 44GW of new coal-fired plants last year, outweighing the *25.2GW of retirements. This brought the world’s total coal generation capacity to **2,143GW, marking a *13% increase compared to levels at the time of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. China led the additions with 30.5GW of new coal capacity in…

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In a decisive move to ease the burden of high-power costs, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a new electricity tariff structure, with immediate implementation. The new rates bring much-needed relief to low-usage households while setting a transparent framework for commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. 🔌 Here’s What You’ll Pay Now: The new pricing structure aims to provide targeted relief to low-income and middle-class households while supporting industrial and export competitiveness. The government hopes these measures will help reinvigorate economic activity and reduce inflationary pressures.

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