Power plants to run on coal from Kyrgyzstan until converted to Thar coal

The government has decided to reduce the import bill of the country by converting the imported coal power plants to local coal from Thar. As per sources the coal from Thar can be used for power generation but a few components need to be changed in the power plants. Until the power plants are retrofitted […]

WAPDA to install telemetry system worth Rs 21.524 Billion

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has decided to install a telemetry system on the Indus Basin Irrigation System (IBIS) for real-time discharge monitoring. The telemetry system will be installed on 27 Key points for proper management and distribution of water. The Rs. 21.524 Billion project has been awarded to a Joint Venture […]

Jhampir Wind and Solar Project being finalized to benefit Industries of Sindh

The 350MW Jhampir Wind and Solar hybrid project will be able to provide cheap electricity to the industrial areas of Sindh and will be completed within 15 months. This was announced during a meeting of the Energy Department which was chaired by Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Provincial Energy Minister Sindh. It was also stated during […]

Manufacturing and Mining Sector of Pakistan

Report by Engineering Post Manufacturing activity had started to make a stray recovery in FY2024 but somehow it still remained below the expected potential due to weak  market  sentiments, global  supply disruptions , and the country’s heavy reliance on imports. Additionally, rising input  costs, a struggling  textile sector, lower spending by the federal government, high rate of inflation, […]

An insight into China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Engineering Post Report The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a long term programme between the two time-tested, all weather and iron brothers neighboring countries China and Pakistan It aims to act as a “Gateway of Prosperity” for both the countries and the region at large. The CPEC is focused on facilitating industrialization, trade and market access, integration with global value chains, […]

Some Initiatives planned to support industrialization

Report by Engineering Post The government in an economy  acts as a facilitator  to enable and provide  a feasible environment for the sorts of businesses to flourish in a smooth manner . In view of fast tracking industrialization in the country, the federal government is by and large  promoting trade,  supporting the  textile sector and developing the […]

Pakistanis registered for overseas employment in 52 years

Report by Engineering Post Pakistanis going abroad to various countries in search of employment and better living standard number about 13.43 million in 52 years from  1971 till February 2024. According  to the facts and figures in this  regard available from the Bureau of Emigration and Employment   during the year 2022, around 829549 Pakistanis had got themselves registered […]

Investment Contributing Sectors in Pakistan

Report by Engineering Post Investment in Pakistan is contributed  from three sides,: private sector, public sector  and general government. According to the information available in this regard,  the lion’s share i.e 76 percent comes from the private sector, only 5 percent from the public sector and another 19 percent from the general government. Around half of the private […]

Steady progress of IT and Telecom in Pakistan

Report by Engineering Post It is quite commendable to report here that Pakistan is making significant  strides  in  the digital realm particularly in the field of technology. The nation is embracing with open arms innovations and  connectivity  through various initiatives to order to propel itself into a new era of digital prominence. Investments in infrastructure and developing a conducive  ecosystem for […]

Colonization of Special Economic Zones 

Report by Engineering Post Special Economic Zones (SEZs) remain the most successful policy tool  for boosting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) . In FY2024, the colonization of the existing SEZs continued despite economic turmoil and protectionist measures  taken by the federal government in order to curb imports. According to the information available from the official sources, the major initiatives taken in […]

China-Pakistan Digital Corridor to be established

Report by Engineering Post The Information Technology (IT) Industry  Joint Working Group (JWG) under  the framework of great game changer CPEC is dedicated to enhancing and developing  China and Pakistan’s information and communication  technology infrastructure. It aims to  establish  a China-Pakistan Digital Corridor, bolster investment cooperation  in the digital economy and support developing and implementing new digital […]