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Suzuki Motor Taps India as Global Electric Vehicle Production Hub

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New Delhi– Suzuki Motor Corporation has declared India its global production hub for electric vehicles (EVs), with plans to export EVs to markets including Japan and Europe. Despite a global slowdown in EV sales, Suzuki Motor President Toshihiro Suzuki expressed confidence in India’s potential for EV growth. India, Suzuki’s largest market by sales and revenue through its subsidiary Maruti Suzuki, will see the launch of Maruti’s first EV, the e-Vitara mid-sized SUV, on Friday. This model will not only serve the domestic market but also be exported globally, including to…

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Pakistan Seeks France’s Green Fund Support for Electric Vehicle Transition

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Islamabad – Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has invited France’s Green Fund to support Pakistan’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on small vehicles. The proposal was made during a meeting with French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey in Islamabad. The Minister highlighted Pakistan’s recently introduced Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, which aims to deliver annual fuel savings worth billions of dollars while promoting environmental sustainability. He noted that the transition would also reduce transportation costs, easing the financial burden on the public. Ambassador Galey commended Pakistan’s successful…

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CLIMATECH 2025: Driving Climate Action through Technology and Collaboration

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CLIMATECH 2025: Driving Climate Action through Technology and Collaboration January 17, 2025 Karachi, Pakistan – The NED University of Engineering and Technology hosted the 2nd International Conference on Technology-Driven Climate Action (CLIMATECH 2025) on January 16–17, 2025. Organized in collaboration with Dawlance and REON Energy, the two-day conference brought together global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and students to address pressing climate challenges. The Chief Guest, Turkish Consul General Mr. Cemal Sangu, emphasized the importance of fostering collaborative efforts to combat climate change. Pro Vice-Chancellor of NED University, Prof. Dr.…

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Leghari Announces Rs1.4 Trillion Savings from IPP Contract Reviews, New Initiatives to Tackle Power Sector Issues

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, informed the National Assembly on Wednesday about significant progress in the power sector. He highlighted that the government had reviewed contracts with 28 Independent Power Producers (IPPs), leading to savings of Rs1,457 billion for the national exchequer. In response to questions during the Question-Hour session, Leghari denied reports that any power distribution company (DISCO) had been handed over to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He clarified that specialized intelligence units, consisting of provincial officials, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and intelligence…

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Wafi Energy Pakistan Appoints Zubair Shaikh as Interim CEO Following Leadership Transition

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The Board of Directors of Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, formerly Shell Pakistan Limited, has appointed Zubair Shaikh as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2025. The announcement follows Waqar I. Siddiqui’s decision to step down as CEO on January 31, 2025. The development was disclosed in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the company expressing confidence in Shaikh’s leadership during this transitional phase. This leadership change coincides with the company’s official rebranding to Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited. The transformation follows Wafi Energy Holding…

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