Rs431.45 Million being spent on gasification of SEZs, industrial park in 2022-23
The two state-owned companies, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) are currently in process of executing at least three strategic projects to supply gas to two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and an industrial park in their respective areas to boost industrial production. For this purpose, the government has allocated…
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Steps afoot to fulfill fertilizer’s requirement in country: SAPM
Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Industries and Production (SAPM) Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi said the government was putting in place effective measures to maintain demand and supply of fertilizers in the country as fertilizer was a basic and an important agricultural input to enhance per acre yield. He expressed these views after having a briefing…
Ports, shipping need to go green to resist future global crises: UNCTAD
The entire shipping industry must invest urgently in sustainability if it is to withstand future shocks and help prevent another global cost-of-living crisis linked to supply chain disruption. “Ships carry over 80 per cent of the goods traded globally, with the percentage even higher for most developing countries; hence the urgent need to boost resilience…
Submarine cable fault partially impacted internet across Pakistan
Cable-cut in the International Submarine Cable AAE-1 in Egypt had partially impacted the internet services in Pakistan and due to this, some customers are facing minor service degradation. The spokesperson of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) said that PTCL in conjunction with the International Submarine Consortium is working to fully restore internet services on priority….
Careem celebrates 1 Billion rides
Careem Captains have driven over 9 billion kilometres across more than 80 cities over ten years The countries with the highest number of Careem rides are Pakistan (299 million), Saudi Arabia (242 million), and Egypt (230 million) Careem, the region’s leading multi-service platform, celebrates 1 billion ride hailing trips across the Middle East, North Africa…
Treatment of Women’s Cancers Prioritized through Roche and Greenstar Collaboration
Breast Cancer, Cervical and Ovarian cancers remain the leading cause of mortality among women in Pakistan Breast Cancer, Cervical and Ovarian Cancers remain the leading cause of mortality among women in Pakistan. The increasing burden of Women’s Cancers was discussed with Azra Pechuho, Sindh Health Minister during the launch of Roche and Greenstar pilot project…
K-Electric announces Winners of the first 7/11+ Innovation Challenge
K-Electric (KE) announced the winners for the first 7/11+ Innovation Challenge in partnership with INNOVentures Global at a day-long event held at Habib University in Karachi. KE’s 7/11+ Innovation Challenge is the first of its kind event in Pakistan’s utility market, designed for entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and university students to promote and accelerate strategic innovation….
British HC hosts reception to ‘Welcome Return of England Test Cricket to Pakistan’
The British High Commission in Pakistan has hosted a reception to welcome the return of the England test cricket to Pakistan. In attendance were notable sports and media personalities, political figures, representatives from the ECB and PCB as well as cricket players who are set to play test cricket in Pakistan for the first time…
16 oil and gas reservoirs discover during the last fiscal year
Exploration and Production (E&P) companies, operating in different parts of the country, have collectively discovered 16 oil and gas reservoirs during the last fiscal year in pursuit of making the country self-reliant in the energy sector. Out of these, ten discoveries were made in the oil and gas fields of Sindh, four in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,…
CPEC energy projects offer low-cost electricity for Pakistan
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy projects have improved the power industry in Pakistan and contributed to economic growth by increasing power supply with high efficiency at lower cost, Tauseef H. Farooqi, Chairman National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) said. In an interview with China Economic Net (CEN), the Chairman said, the total installed capacity…