Pakistan’s mining sector is on the cusp of transformation, with annual revenues projected to grow from the current $2 billion to $6–8 billion by 2030, if the country seizes the opportunity to tap its vast reserves. This was the central message delivered by Shamsuddin A. Shaikh, CEO of National Resources Limited (NRL), in his keynote…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday announced the launch of a mega dam project on the Tibetan Plateau, in what is expected to be the world’s largest hydroelectric facility. The massive project, located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, has raised concerns about water supply and environmental impact downstream in India and…
Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that without a shift toward renewable energy our industries cannot remain competitive in the global export market. He was speaking at the soft launch of the 14th IEEEP Fair 2025 at a local hotel here the other day. Minister Shah reaffirmed the Government of Sindh’s commitment to…
SECMC, Pakistan’s pioneering coal mining company, has set a global benchmark by becoming the first mining company in the world to receive the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Gold Certification for its complete mining operations, reflecting its leadership in sustainable water management. Established in 2009, the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is a global, multi-stakeholder…
The Government of Pakistan, with strategic support from Meezan Bank and the Pakistan Stock Exchange, has launched its first sovereign Green Sukuk—marking a significant advancement in sustainable and Shariah-compliant public financing. Meezan Bank played a central role in this landmark issuance, serving as Joint Financial and Shariah Advisor. In addition to its advisory responsibilities, the…
MD & CEO, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) Mr. Imran Abbasy as Chief Guest, formally inaugurated the Center of Excellence for Research, Development and Training (CERDT) at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, a landmark initiative funded by PPL under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. MD PPL unveiled the commemorative plaque in the…
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on Friday hosted the curtain raiser media briefing for its flagship 27th Sustainable Development Conference (27th SDC) to start on November 4th at the Pak China Friendship Center. The conference will convene national, regional, and international experts to discuss solutions to pressing global challenges, including the rising climate crisis and…
Aramco unveiled its first fuel retail station in Pakistan today. It follows Aramco’s acquisition of a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan (GO), a key player in Pakistan’s downstream sector with a network of over 1,200 fuel retail stations nationwide. Aramco is one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and its…
LUMS is hosting the Asia’s Energy Transition Summit on September 28 – 29 to facilitate discussion on transition to renewable energy. Leading energy experts, researchers, civil society activists, policymakers and parliamentarians will be attending the event. The summit is being organised by the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI) in collaboration with the Pakistan Renewable Energy Coalition…
The Solar Technology Excellence Awards 2024, a prestigious event celebrating innovation and leadership in the solar energy sector, was held at a local hotel in Lahore. The ceremony, organized by Energy Update in partnership with the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB), and Pakistan Solar Association, recognized 28 companies for their…
