KMC Launches EV Charging Network — Shahrah-e-Faisal, Ziauddin Road, and Stadium Road First in Line

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KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has unveiled plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city, marking a major step toward promoting eco-friendly mobility and reducing carbon emissions in Pakistan’s largest metropolis. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting at the KMC Head Office, chaired by Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, who directed concerned departments to immediately initiate groundwork for the project. In the first phase, KMC will install EV charging stations along Shahrah-e-Faisal, Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road, and Stadium Road — key traffic corridors in Karachi.…

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No Fuel Shortage in Country, Situation Under Control

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OGRA SpokesmanIslamabad. According to spoke person of oil and gas regulatory Authority There is no situation of fuel shortage in the country. Some clearance delays were experienced earlier with imported petroleum products; however, the situation is now fully under control. Today, PSO’s diesel vessel and WAFI’s petrol vessel have also been cleared. Fuel supply operations across the country remain normal, and business continues as usual.

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Ali Pervaiz Malik invited Australian companies to invest in Pakistan’s mining sector.

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Keynote Speech of Minister for Petroleum at IMARC 2025 Sydney: October 21, 2025 Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), today delivered a keynote speech on “Pakistan’s Energy Transition and Critical Minerals Development: Unlocking New Frontiers for Global Partnership” at International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, held in Sydney. The Minister underscored Pakistan’s vast mineral potential and its unwavering commitment to forging a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. He articulated a clear vision where the nation’s rich geological endowments are developed responsibly, aligning economic growth with environmental stewardship. This…

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PETRA Applauds Malaysian Winners of ASEAN Energy Awards 2025 for Championing Regional Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — 20 October 2025: The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to 16 Malaysian organisations honoured at the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2025, recognising their outstanding achievements in advancing sustainable energy solutions and regional clean energy leadership. Organised by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), the ASEAN Energy Awards represent Southeast Asia’s most prestigious recognition for excellence in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. The accolades were presented during the ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM), celebrating innovation and leadership…

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Climate Change Support in Pakistan Rises to 34%: World Bank Survey

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ISLAMABAD: Public support for climate change action and water and sanitation initiatives has surged sharply in Pakistan, even as perceptions of the World Bank Group’s (WBG) overall support in key sectors have declined, according to the Pakistan Country Opinion Survey 2025 commissioned by the World Bank. The survey revealed that support for climate change initiatives jumped from just 5 percent in fiscal year 2021 to 34 percent in fiscal year 2025, while backing for water and sanitation rose from 9 percent to 35 percent during the same period. Although the…

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