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CM Maryam Nawaz Launches Lahore’s First Electric Bus Service

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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formally inaugurated Lahore’s first electric bus service on Friday, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban transport. During the launch, Transport Minister Bilal Akbar briefed the CM on the pilot project, highlighting the modern features of the electric buses, including GPS tracking, Wi-Fi, USB ports, and an anti-slip floor for passenger safety. Each bus has a 30-seat capacity, accommodating up to 80 passengers at a time, with designated spaces and ramps for differently-abled commuters. Key Features of Lahore’s E-Bus ServiceRange: Each bus can travel…

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Petrol Sees Re1 Hike, High-Speed Diesel Jumps by Rs7 in Latest Price Revision

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The government has slightly increased the price of petrol by Re1 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7 per litre for the next fortnight, according to a press release issued by the Finance Division on Friday. The revision follows an assessment by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) in response to fluctuations in the international oil market. With the new adjustment, the price of petrol now stands at Rs257.13 per litre, while HSD is priced at Rs267.95 per litre. No changes were mentioned for light diesel oil and…

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Murad orders resolution of industrialist issues, orders formation of Facilitation & coordination committee with industrialist

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• CM orders removal of encroachments,• strengthen further one window facilityKARACHI (Jan 31): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired two meetings to review the progress of the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and committed to addressing the concerns of industrialists through a joint `Facilitation and Coordination Committee’ to be established under him [CM].The meetings took place at the CM House and were attended by Minister for Planning and Development Syed Nasir Shah, Minister ACE & Agriculture Mohammad Bux Maher, Minister Home Zia Lanjar, Minister Industries Jam Ikram, Chief…

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New Dams to Boost Water Reserves by 10 MAF in 4-5 Years: WAPDA Chief

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ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Lt. General Sajjad Ghani (Retd.), announced that the construction of new dams will add 10 million acre-feet (MAF) of water to Pakistan’s reserves within the next four to five years. Speaking at a National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources meeting, chaired by Khalid Hussain Magsi, Ghani emphasized that with these new projects, the country’s total water availability will increase from 13 MAF to 23 MAF per annum. He urged all provinces to prepare their canal infrastructure in advance to…

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Winter Incentive Package Boosts Power Consumption by 1.5% in December

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ISLAMABAD: The government’s three-month Winter Incentive Package led to a 1.5% increase in electricity consumption in December 2024, with an additional 226 million units consumed, including in K-Electric’s jurisdiction. This was revealed during a public hearing chaired by NEPRA Chairman Chaudhry Waseem Mukhtar on the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for December 2024. The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has proposed a negative adjustment of Rs 1.04 per unit, translating to a Rs 7.78 billion reduction in consumer costs. CPPA-G CEO Rihan Akhtar explained that the previously approved FCA of Rs…

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