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AGL Tariff Revision Deal Under Scrutiny: DG Audit Seeks Full Record of Agreement

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ISLAMABAD: The Director General Audit (Power) has requested the complete documentation related to the negotiated agreement between Attock Gen Limited (AGL) and the Government of Pakistan, sources told Business Recorder. The agreement, reached after negotiations between AGL and the Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G), and facilitated by the federal Task Force on Energy, was formally approved by the Federal Cabinet. However, the DG Audit has now stepped in to assess the transparency and implementation of the revised pact. In an official communication, Taimur Khan, Inspecting Officer (IP-MoE), has asked the…

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inDrive Accelerates Pakistan’s Shift to Electric Vehicles with Innovative Ride-Hailing Solutions

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LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s transport sector is gaining momentum in its transition from fossil fuels to electric vehicles (EVs), with global mobility platform inDrive leading a series of groundbreaking initiatives to support this green shift. Aligned with the government’s goal of achieving 30% EV penetration by 2030, inDrive is actively fostering local partnerships, encouraging innovation, and introducing cost-effective solutions for drivers. “The EV market in Pakistan is gaining traction with the rise of local manufacturers and the entry of Chinese players,” said Aman Alekseev, Impact Projects Manager at inDrive. “We aim to…

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Senate Panel Flags Lack of Transparency in Sindh’s Housing, Solar Projects

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has raised serious concerns about the transparency and financial management of several foreign-funded development projects in Sindh, particularly in the housing and solar energy sectors. The committee, chaired by Senator Saifullah Abro, also pointed to irregularities in national transmission infrastructure initiatives. During the meeting, senators scrutinized the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP), which aims to provide solar systems to low-consumption households. Officials reported that only 23,000 systems had been distributed out of the 200,000 planned. Senator Abro criticized the lack of clarity…

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Pakistan Showcases Green Transport Vision at Shanghai Electric Vehicle Conference

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Electric-Vehicle

SHANGHAI – In a strong push toward sustainable transportation, the Consulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai hosted a New Energy Vehicle Procurement Conference on April 29, alongside the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show. The event brought together around 60 leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including global giants BYD, Geely, and Skyworth, as reported by Gwadar Pro. Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, who led the Pakistani delegation, hailed the exhibition as a testament to China’s dominance in EV innovation. “Before coming here, I thought I understood China’s EV progress,”…

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Sindh Govt Invites Private Sector to Join Eco-Friendly Electric Taxi Project

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KARACHI – Sindh Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has urged private sector stakeholders to actively participate in the province’s upcoming electric vehicle (EV) taxi service initiative, aimed at providing eco-friendly and comfortable transport solutions across Sindh. Speaking at a high-level meeting, Memon revealed that the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF), under the Investment Department, is offering Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR)-based subsidies to companies keen on launching EV taxi fleets under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Highlighting the global shift toward electric mobility, Memon…

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