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To protect millions of people from unemployment, social, and economic losses, it is essential to prevent pollution in the sea, Minister EnergyNasirShah

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Karachi Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning Sindh, Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that it is crucial to protect the sea from pollution to safeguard millions from unemployment and social and economic losses. In this regard, the Sindh government has taken significant measures and has strictly prohibited the discharge of untreated wastewater into the sea. He expressed these views at the inaugural ceremony of the “International Conference on Marine Biodiversity: Social, Environmental Aspects, and Technology” held at the University of Karachi. Present at the event were Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Khalid…

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Heatwave intensifies across Southern Punjab, gastroenteritis cases surge in Multan

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Southern Punjab, including Multan, is experiencing an alarming rise in temperatures with the mercury hitting 43°C, according to the Meteorological Department. Health officials report a significant increase in gastroenteritis cases at Nishtar Hospital, where 120 patients sought treatment within the past 24 hours. “Most patients received initial medical aid and were discharged,” said a spokesperson for Nishtar Hospital. In response to the growing health crisis, authorities have designated a separate ward specifically for gastroenteritis patients at Nishtar Hospital. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that the current heat wave could…

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Chevron cuts output at Wheatstone LNG facility for planned maintenance

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SINGAPORE: Chevron is conducting minor planned maintenance at its Wheatstone natural gas facility in Australia, temporarily reducing production rates on LNG Train 1, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. “The annual service event is expected to be completed within the coming week,” the spokesperson said, adding that domestic gas production has remained unaffected. Chevron announces first oil at Ballymore project in US Gulf The Chevron-operated Wheatstone facility comprises two LNG trains with a combined export capacity of 8.9 million tons per annum, and a domestic gas plant. Last year, two-thirds…

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IEA says Europe should replace Russian LNG with Qatari supply from 2027

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LONDON: European countries should consider replacing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia with other sources beginning in 2027, the International Energy Agency director said on Tuesday. Fatih Birol was speaking at the International Energy Week conference in London. “Europe has been importing a lot of Russian LNG to help its economies,” he said. “It may be high time to replace this with LNG from Qatari and other sources from 2027,” Birol added. The global LNG market is expected to remain tight until 2027, when a wave of new projects…

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Pakistan, Azerbaijan sign agreements, MOUs on trade and energy

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Islamabad —  Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs), chiefly about trade and energy, during a visit to Azerbaijan by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif arrived Sunday in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, for a two-day visit to hold talks with President Ilham Aliyev and other top officials. In a post on social media, the Pakistani leader said he had an “excellent meeting” with Aliyev, saying the two worked on finalizing a portfolio of investments Azerbaijan plans to make in Pakistan. Aliyev promised a $2 billion…

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