Tag: Hydropower

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurates Nestlé Pakistan’s Sheikhupura Biomass Steam Plant- A significant step towards sustainability

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Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurates Nestlé Pakistan’s Sheikhupura Biomass Steam Plant- A significant step towards sustainability. Lahore: Nestlé Pakistan, in collaboration with the Government of Punjab, marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s sustainability journey with the stone-laying ceremony of the Biomass Steam Plant at Sheikhupura. The ceremony was led by the Honorable Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, as Chief Guest, along with Nestlé Pakistan’s leadership team, including CEO and Managing Director Jason Avanceña, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Sheikh Waqar Ahmad and Head of Technical Faisal…

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**LESCO Reduces NEPRA-Related Losses by Rs58 Billion in Two Years**

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  **LAHORE:** The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has reduced its NEPRA-related financial gap from **Rs79 billion to around Rs21 billion** over the past two years, generating cumulative savings of more than **Rs58 billion** for the national exchequer. According to a statement issued by the Power Division on Friday, LESCO also achieved a **recovery rate of 101.05%**, surpassing the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) regulatory benchmark of 100% for the first time in the company’s history. The utility further recorded a significant decline in distribution losses, bringing them down…

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‘Dasu Hydropower Project to start generation in 2027’

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Chairman WAPDA Reviews Construction Progress on Key Sites June 24, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry visited Dasu Hydropower Project today to review construction work on key sites, including the main dam, powerhouse, transformer cavern and the relocated section of the Karakoram Highway (KKH-1). The GM/PD Dasu Hydropower Project and representatives of the Consultants and the Contractors were also present on the occasion. The Chairman also presided over a progress review meeting at the project office. The project management team briefed him about the targets and the achievements on the…

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𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄: 𝗔 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻g. Sindh province would be badly affected.

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India is reportedly moving forward with a massive plan to construct 10 new mega hydropower projects in Ladakh, strategically placed to control the headwaters of the Indus River. Projects like Achinathang-Sanjak, Pharphila, Sumda (Batalik), and Khaltsi may be marketed as progress—but in reality, they pose a serious risk to the region’s water security. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. Home to millions, Sindh relies heavily on the Indus for agriculture, drinking water, and livelihoods. Blocking or altering river flow upstream could trigger…

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Karot HPP launches report on China’s role in Pak uplift

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ISLAMABAD – China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd. has launched the Karot Hydropower Project Report 2025, detailing the successful operations of the Chinese power initiative under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The report was unveiled at the one-day International Conference on ‘Regional Connectivity & Pakistan: Emerging Opportunities,’ hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute in Islamabad.  It emphasizes the significant benefits of Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan.  The event drew global dignitaries, who commended the contributions of Chinese companies to Pakistan’s development. According to Gwadar Pro, the report emphasizes that Chinese…

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