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IEEEP Fair 2026 Concludes with Sindh Government’s Support for ‘Make in Pakistan’ Drive

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IEEEP Fair 2026 Concludes with Sindh Government’s Support for ‘Make in Pakistan’ Drive KARACHI: Sindh Energy and Planning & Development Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has assured the government’s full support for promoting locally manufactured products and addressing challenges faced by industry, calling for Pakistan’s policy commitments to be translated into practical action. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the 15th IEEEP Fair 2026, jointly organised by the Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP) Karachi Centre and Badar Expo Solutions. The minister said the three-day exhibition…

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11 Investors Express Interest in Gepco Privatisation

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11 Investors Express Interest in Gepco Privatisation ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from 11 domestic and international investor groups seeking to acquire a 51% to 100% stake in Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco) along with management control. The EOIs were submitted by the deadline on Friday, reflecting strong investor interest in Pakistan’s electricity distribution sector. According to the PC, the prospective investors include companies from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, as well as several leading Pakistani business groups. Of the 11 interested parties, four are…

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*Strong Investor Interest received for GEPCO Privatisation*

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*Strong Investor Interest received for GEPCO Privatisation* DISCOs privatisation has achieved another milestone with strong investor interest in GEPCO The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received an overwhelming response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO). Today on the closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the Commission has received EOIs from eleven (11) prospective investors seeking to acquire 51% to 100% shareholding in GEPCO together with management control. The names of interested parties are as follows: 1. Aktor Elektrik Enerji Yatırımları…

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Consistent energy policies* *vital to attract investment in upstream sector:minister

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*Consistent energy policies* *vital to attract investment in upstream sector:minister* *Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday stressed the need for consistent and predictable energy policies to attract major investment in Pakistan’s upstream exploration, particularly offshore projects* ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday stressed the need for consistent and predictable energy policies to attract major investment in Pakistan’s upstream exploration, particularly offshore projects. Addressing the Energy Conference 2026, the minister said Pakistan was reviving offshore exploration after two decades under the…

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Discos Directed to Install AMI Meters at Government Offices by Deadline

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# Discos Directed to Install AMI Meters at Government Offices by Deadline **ISLAMABAD:** The Power Division has directed all electricity distribution companies (Discos) to replace existing electricity meters at **federal and provincial government offices with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters** within the stipulated timeframe. Secretary Power Division **Dr Fakhar-e-Alam Irfan** issued the directives during a meeting convened to review progress on the installation of AMI meters across government-owned electricity connections. The meeting was informed that all Discos had begun replacing conventional meters at government premises in line with directives issued…

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