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PM Shehbaz Vows Further Reduction in Power Tariffs

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Power-sector

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured that electricity tariffs will be further reduced for both domestic consumers and industries as part of ongoing reforms in the power sector. Chairing a review meeting on the energy sector, the prime minister expressed satisfaction over the progress of power sector reforms, stating that they are yielding positive results. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring affordable and environmentally friendly electricity for the masses. Key Measures & ProgressRenegotiation with IPPs: Revising agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) has contributed to the national economy…

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Zunaira Baloch Appointed UNICEF Youth Climate Advocate

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Zunaira-Qayyum

ISLAMABAD: UNICEF has appointed Zunaira Qayyum Baloch, a 14-year-old climate activist from Hub, Balochistan, as its Youth Advocate for Climate Action and Girls’ Empowerment in Pakistan. Zunaira, a passionate advocate for climate action and child rights, has represented Pakistan’s youth on national and global platforms, including COP29. The announcement was made at the Dawn Media Breathe Pakistan Climate Conference, highlighting UNICEF’s commitment to empowering young voices. “I am honoured to join UNICEF Pakistan as a Youth Advocate to champion children’s rights and well-being. Meaningful change starts with listening to children…

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Aman-25 Maritime Drills Begin, Strengthening Regional Cooperation

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Aman-25

KARACHI: The ninth Multinational Maritime Exercise Aman-25 commenced on Friday with a grand flag-hoisting ceremony at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, where flags of 60 participating nations fluttered against the scenic seafront. The biennial exercise, a symbol of global maritime collaboration since its inception in 2007, aims to foster a secure and stable maritime environment. A message from Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, read by Commodore Omar Farooq, emphasized Pakistan’s role as a key maritime stakeholder and the Regional Maritime Security Patrols initiative. He also announced the introduction of…

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PV-Powered EVs Can Extend Range by 30%, Study Finds

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electric-vehicles

Researchers from Germany and the Netherlands have demonstrated that integrating photovoltaic (PV) modules into light commercial electric vehicles (EVs) can increase driving range by up to 30%. Their findings, based on a four-month study, were recently published in Progress in Photovoltaics. The research involved mounting PV panels on a StreetScooter Work L EV and analyzing its energy performance during daily commutes between Hannover and the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH). The system included 2,180 W of M2 wafer silicon PV modules, with panels placed on the roof (875…

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Global LCOE of Grid-Scale Solar to Drop 2% in 2025: Bloomberg NEF

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soalr energy

A new report from BloombergNEF forecasts a continued decline in the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for grid-scale solar and battery energy storage globally in 2025. LCOE, a key metric for comparing energy technologies, measures the lifetime cost of a power plant divided by its total energy production. According to the report, the LCOE for fixed-axis utility-scale solar projects is expected to drop 2% year-over-year, falling from $36 per megawatt-hour (MWh) in 2024 to $35 per MWh in 2025. BloombergNEF projects a further decline to $25 per MWh by 2035,…

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