Renewable energy policy 2006 Why to curtail wind power projects despite tariff of PKR 14.7/KWH
Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has expressed his profound concerns that the renewable energy policy 2006 is not being implemented in letter & spirit as costlier and obsolete power projects are still being given preference – while it makes no economic sense to purchase power for the national grid from costlier plants in these times of stagflation, mounting circular debt and burgeoning balance of payments (BoP) & depleting foreign exchange reserves (FER) even further through importing furnace oil.
Adil Aziz
SECP taking action against criminals involved in stock market manipulation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has filed four criminal complaints against individuals involved in manipulating stock prices, including sponsors and brokerage house management. The Court has admitted all four complaints filed by SECP against the accused individuals.
Governor SBP inaugurates 1st edition of Pakistan Financial Literacy Week
Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad, said that SBP fully recognizes access to financial services a fundamental right, and SBP’s mission is to empower every citizen by providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to participate fully in the economy.
10Pearls University holds Women Tech Quest 2024
Women Tech Quest 2024, an initiative of 10Pearls University, is a platform for women to compete, learn, network and showcase their tech talents. The 8th edition of Women Tech Quest (WTQ) took place in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Over 1200 women in technology from across the three cities took part in the event.
Most awaited Pre-Ramazan sales on fashion brands attracting customers of all ages
Pakistani brands offering shopping experience better by providing customers with stylish and trendy clothes and giving them best discount offers in Pre-Ramadan sales which makes shopping more fun and exciting.
Spotify launches “Song Psychic” to become your new favorite fortune teller
With Leap Day, or February 29 making its “once-in-four-year” appearance, Spotify is unveiling Song Psychic, a mystical experience that infuses music with answers to life’s burning questions. The latest feature takes the listener’s heartfelt inquisitions and selects the perfect song as a response, mixing melody and satisfaction into a unique offering.
OGDCL, ISGS agree to collaborate for SUGS project
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Inter-State Gas Systems (Private) Limited (ISGS) have agreed to collaborate for the development of the Strategic Underground Gas Storage (SUGS) project to address the challenge of surplus gas management in Pakistan.
Business community must take advantage of DCTS for enhancing exports to UK: Dr. Kristy
Leader of UK-Pakistan Inward Trade Mission Dr. Michelle Kristy, while advising the business community of Karachi to take advantage of Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) introduced by UK, said that as DCTS could enable more trade flow between UK and Pakistan, this was a very good time to explore the benefits of exporting to UK or vice versa.
Pakistan’s Fertilizer productions grew by 10.07 percent during second half of FY-2023
During the period from July-December, 2023, the output of phosphate fertilizers grew by 1.12 per cent as about 382,585 metric tons of phosphate fertilizers were produced locally
Global Thought Leaders Convene at Inaugural Energy Summit 2024
Leading international and local experts in the energy, power, infrastructure, risk management, and insurance sectors are set to gather for the groundbreaking Energy Summit 2024, hosted by Fidelity Insurance Brokers/Lockton in Karachi on March 5. The summit aims to promote dialogue, knowledge sharing, and networking, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the energy and insurance sector.