NEPRA Highlights Power Sector Crisis
Report by Engineering Post The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has detailed severe inefficiencies across Pakistan’s power sector in its State of the Industry Report 2023-24 and called for urgent system reforms for addressing the mounting financial and operational challenges. The report pertains to inefficiencies deepening the crisis, financial inefficiencies, and privatization and recommendations […]
Economic Complexity Index
Report by Engineering Post The Economic Complexity Index (ECI) ranks Pakistan as a lower -middle income country, with the economy becoming less complex over the past decade due to stagnant or declining export diversification. Lack of structural transformation and limited growth in high-productivity sectors like electronics and machinery hinder income growth, necessitating a parsimonious industrial […]
CPEC and BRI progress and setbacks in 2024
Report by Engineering Post Time-tested all weather friendly neighboring country China’s mega development projects named the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its flagship great game changer China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) witnessed both progress, achievements and setbacks during the just concluded year 2024. CPEC development moved at a snail’s pace mainly owing to the sudden […]
Opportunities in Information Technology Sector of Pakistan
Report by Engineering Post The 2023 Global Services Location Index by Kearney has ranked Pakistan as the world’s most financially attractive Information Technology (IT) outsourcing destination.. Additionally, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has identified Pakistan as the second most significant supplier of digital labour in software development and technology services. The third most significant labour […]
Construction of Mohmand Dam on track: To be completed by 2026-27
Report by Engineering Post Construction of Mohmand Dam, all set to become Pakistan’s highest and the world’s 5th tallest concrete-face-rock filled dam, is on track for completion in 206-27. The multi-purpose Mohmand Dam is located across the river Swat in Mohmand district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, aims at not only addressing water scarcity, energy needs and flood […]
National Transport Master Plan in final stages of approval
Report by Engineering Post The National Transport Master Plan for ensuring sustainable transport in the country was in the final stages of its consideration and approval at the appropriate highest level and many actions under the policy and the plan were already being adopted gradually and implemented . Following the approval of the National Transport […]
Collaboration for Sustainability: FAST and BNU host Transformative Forum
The ‘FAST Forward Sustainable Development’ forum, a collaborative effort by FAST Cables and Beaconhouse National University (BNU), brought together leading experts to discuss pressing environmental challenges in Pakistan. Key topics included smart urbanization, energy efficiency, and sustainable finance. Distinguished speakers such as Dr. Imrana Tiwana, Head of Climate Change Initiatives at BNU, and Dr. Jamshed […]
Philippines Leads Southeast Asia’s Fintech Future: Fintech Revolution Summit 2025
The excitement is building! On April 29-30, 2025, the Philippines will shine as Southeast Asia’s fintech leader, hosting the highly anticipated Fintech Revolution Summit 2025 at The Heritage Hotel, Manila. Here’s why this matters: The Philippines is on track to become a key fintech hub, with digital payments projected to reach $31.68 billion by 2025, […]