OGDCL Partners with LUMS to Establish CleanTech/EnergyTech Grant
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has awarded the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) a Cleantech/EnergyTech Grant to establish a dedicated space within its co-working facility. This initiative aims to support start-ups focused on cleantech and sustainable energy solutions, fostering innovation to tackle local and global climate challenges.
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Azerbaijan and Pakistan Partner to Develop Green Energy Corridor
In a significant move towards combating climate change and promoting sustainable energy, Azerbaijan and Pakistan have agreed to collaborate on renewable energy production, transmission, and trade.
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Minister Seeks Swedish & EU Green Fund Aid for Green Vehicle Transition
Federal Minister for Power, Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, has extended an invitation to the Swedish Green Fund to assist in converting Pakistan’s small vehicles to electric technology. He seeks both technical and financial support for this initiative, which aligns with Pakistan’s recent success in significantly reducing tariffs for electric vehicle charging stations.
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Sindh Govt. set to launch EV taxi network across the province
The Sindh government has decided to launch an environmentally friendly EV taxi service and establish a regulatory authority to oversee its operations. Plans are also underway to develop a robust EV charging network across major urban and rural areas of the province.
Finance minister for timely implementation of Energy Vehicle Policy
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb stressed the importance of the timely development and implementation of the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30.
Rs.30 Per Unit Power Tariff Slash for EV Sector Announced by PM to Encourage Investment
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hailed the drastic reduction of Rs30 per unit in power tariff for electric vehicles (EVs) as a propitious step for the sector to boost the emission-less and eco-friendly vehicles in the country.
New Agreements with 14 IPPs approved by government to cut Electricity Costs
The federal cabinet has given its approval to the power division’s recommendation to revise the negotiated settlement agreements with 14 Independent Power Producers (IPPs). This strategic move aims to significantly reduce electricity costs and is expected to save the national exchequer a substantial Rs.1.4 trillion.
DISCOs and K-Electric customers to benefit from NEPRA’s fuel adjustment cuts
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) notified 75 paisa and 49 paisa per unit decrease in power tariff for consumers of all power distribution companies (DISCOs) and K-Electric respectively for November and October under monthly fuel adjustment (FCA) mechanism.
Telenor signs Pakistan’s First-Ever tripartite MoU for smart metering
Telenor Pakistan has signed Pakistan’s first-ever tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement smart metering at its Base Transceiver Station (BTS) sites across Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K).
Tanveer directs CDA to install EV-charging stations at all petrol pumps
Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to install electric vehicles’ charging stations at all petrol pumps operating in Islamabad. Chairing the fourth meeting of the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy, he praised the CDA’s performance in promoting the use of environmentally friendly vehicles in the capital. The minister…