Major boost in Cement Manufacturing

A momentous growth in cement dispatches has been recorded due to its increased consumption in ongoing hydro power projects, such as Suki Kinari, Dasu and Karoot power projects and construction activities in private sector projects.  The latest data of Large Scale Manufacturing Index displays that during July-October 2020-21, cement industry has witnessed 23.51 percent growth – 16.43 million tons compared […]

NEPRA insists agreement between SSGC and KE

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has insisted Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) to pen Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) with Karachi Electric (KE) to prevent load shedding in Karachi in future.The suggestion was made through a letter to Managing Director of the gas utility. Though, the final decision has not been taken. According to […]

Fiber optic cable laid in Gwadar by PTCL

Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) has completed the installation of Fiber optic cable in Gwadar. This was announced by Executive Vice President of PTCL-Abdul Zahir Achakzai while speaking at a meeting of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI). While highlighting the importance of modern communication infrastructure requirements for industrial zones like Gwadar among others, he […]

Pakistan-Russia to hold 8th JCC by end of December

According to a report released by the Petroleum Division, Pakistan and Russia are likely to arrange the 8th Joint Coordination committee (JCC) meeting for North South Gas Pipeline (NSGP) by the end of December 2020. The JCC meeting with Russian delegation will execute the amendments which were proposed in the inter-governmental agreement (IGA) with Russia, […]

Electric Vehicle policy ratified by ECC

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has ratified the Electric Vehicle policy for four wheelers in Pakistan. This was revealed by the Minister for Industries & Production Hammad Azhar via his twitter account. He said “Today, ECC ratified the Electric Vehicle policy for 4 wheelers. It will prove instrumental in rationalizing costs of purchasing, manufacturing & […]