Chinese investment in Solar PV plants in Pakistan accounts for nearly 87%

BEIJING: Currently, out of the $144 million in foreign investment in Solar PV plants in Pakistan, $125 million is from China, accounting for nearly 87% of the total. Among the 530MW cumulative generation capacity in Pakistan, 400 MW (75%) is generated from Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, the first-ever power plant capable of generating solar energy in […]

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More rain-wind/thundershowers expected across country

ISLAMABAD: More rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in Punjab, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, eastern Balochistan and Sindh during the next twelve hours. Heavy falls are likely to occur in Eastern Balochistan, Sindh, upper/central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab and Kashmir, Radio Pakistan Reported. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad twenty-three degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-six, Karachi […]

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North Waziristan reports 12th wild polio case: NIH

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Polio Laboratory at the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Thursday confirmed that a 21-month-old boy has been paralyzed by wild polio in the 12th case in Pakistan this year. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Health Services, the child had onset of paralysis on June 18 and […]

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World Games 2022: Pak cueist Ahsan Ramzan moves to quarterfinals

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s promising cueist and International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) World Snooker Champion Ahsan Ramzan continued exhibiting his brilliance at the international level as he got off to a flying start in the World Games 2022, outwitting USA’s Ahmed Aly Elsayed 3-1 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. The 11th edition of the multi-sport that rolled […]

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Rs15bn projects for development of Bannu approved: Deputy Speaker

PESHAWAR:Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Zahid Akram Durrani has said that development of Bannu district was the top priority of federal government and mega projects worth Rs15 billion were approved for its speedy uplift. Addressing the Eid milan party, he said the development projects include extension and rehabilitation of Bannu airport, Bannu university and women university […]

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Kids throng to zoo after rain in Peshawar

PESHAWAR:Peshawar zoo on Thursday attracted many families due to pleasant weather in the provincial capital following recent rains. Spread on 29 acres land, Peshawar zoo where separate eagles, snakes, tigers, lions, bears, giraffes, camels and parrots were caged in a natural environment remained the centre of attraction of tourists especially children. A visitor while moving […]

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PFC urges furniture manufacturers to be aware of emerging trends shaping a new landscape

ISLAMABAD:Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Thursday urged the furniture manufacturers to be aware of emerging trends shaping a new furniture industry landscape to take advantages of their changes. Talking to a delegation of women entrepreneurs led by Ms Maheen, recipient of best CEO award, here today he said fundamental shifts in buyer’s preferences […]

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