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Sindh Energy Department Defends Performance, Blames Centre for Slow Renewable Energy Growth

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KARACHI: The Sindh Energy Department has defended its performance in response to recent criticism, attributing the slow expansion of renewable energy across provinces to faulty planning at the federal level. A handout issued by the department highlights systemic barriers imposed by the *single-buyer model, under which the *Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) controls electricity procurement. This structure prevents Sindh from independently selling power from its renewable projects, restricting its ability to develop large-scale grid-connected initiatives. Sindh’s Renewable Energy Initiatives Despite federal constraints, Sindh leads the nation in renewable energy production…

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KP Chief Minister Pushes for Net Hydel Profit Dues with PM

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has formally raised the issue of outstanding Net Hydel Profit (NHP) dues with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging an urgent resolution. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister cited *Article 161(2) of the Constitution, which mandates that revenues from *hydropower generation be allocated to the respective provinces. He emphasized that the Council of Common Interests (CCI) is responsible for determining the NHP rate, referring to the *1991 Qazi Committee Methodology (KCM), which led to the *first payment of…

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Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Escalate Global Trade War

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on most imports and significantly higher duties on numerous countries, further intensifying a global trade war that threatens economic stability. Announced in the *White House Rose Garden, the sweeping tariffs rattled financial markets and drew sharp criticism from world leaders. *Forbes reported that the U.S. has imposed a *29% reciprocal tariff on Pakistan, responding to Pakistan’s *58% tariff on U.S. goods. The move caused *Japan’s Nikkei to hit an eight-month low, while **U.S. and European stocks tumbled, erasing nearly *$5…

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Govt Set to Announce ‘Major Relief Package’ Today

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The federal government is set to unveil a “major” relief package today (Thursday), as hinted by official social media posts from government representatives and high-ranking officials. On Wednesday, the government’s official X account teased “great news for the entire nation,” using the hashtag ‘Small Eid, Big Gift’, signaling a potential Eidul Fitr-related announcement. The ruling PML-N also confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would make an important announcement, describing it as a “big gift” from the federal government to the people. Meanwhile, *Rana Sanaullah, the PM’s aide, suggested that the…

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25 Years of Germany’s Renewable Energy Act: A Global Milestone in Energy Transition

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*April 1, 2025, Germany celebrates the *25th anniversary of the *Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG)—a groundbreaking policy that has transformed the global energy landscape. Passed by the **Bundestag on February 25, 2000, the EEG marked a turning point for renewables, increasing their share in Germany’s electricity mix from *just under 5% in 2000 to over 60% today. Despite initial resistance from the *electricity industry, including legal challenges in **German and European courts, the EEG prevailed. The European Court of Justice confirmed its compliance with **EU competition law in 2001, paving…

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