UET Peshawar, PEDO Forge Partnership to Advance Renewable Energy Research and Innovation
The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar and the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in renewable energy research, technology development, and capacity building for the period 2025–2026. The agreement was formalized at the Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (CAS-E), UET Peshawar. […]
Chinese firms unveil major investment plans in Punjab, pledge over 21,000 new jobs
Two leading Chinese corporations Shenzhen Sea Energy Power Holding Company and Zhihyuzun Group have moved forward with major investment commitments in Punjab following high-level meetings with Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skill Development (ICI&SD) Chaudhry Shafay Hussain. The initiatives mark a significant leap in the province’s industrial expansion, opening new avenues in textiles, […]
Pakistan Cables Wins Diamond Award for Excellence in Skills Development
Pakistan Cables Limited has been awarded the prestigious Diamond Award at the 3rd Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) Skills Development Employers’ Recognition Awards 2025, acknowledging its outstanding contribution to On-the-Job Training and Industry Academia Linkages. The award was presented by Sanjeewa Pattiwila, Consul General of Sri Lanka, and received on behalf of the company by […]
OGDCL Secures 8 exploration blocks for Offshore Exploration
In a significant development for the country’s energy landscape, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has emerged as a leading participant in Pakistan’s latest offshore bidding cycle, securing stakes in eight strategically important exploration blocks. The competitive bidding round, held by the Government of Pakistan in October 2025, drew strong participation from key national […]
CDWP clears Rs 79.28bn development projects
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved a major development package worth Rs 79.28 billion, giving the go-ahead to critical engineering, energy and transport infrastructure projects while forwarding two large schemes to ECNEC for final approval. The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, brought together federal secretaries, provincial […]
NETSOL, NAVTTC Partner to Train 1,600 Pakistanis in AI, Data Science and Cybersecurity
In a significant push to strengthen Pakistan’s digital capabilities, NETSOL Institute of Artificial Intelligence (Pvt.) Ltd. has partnered with the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) to train 1,600 individuals in high-demand fields including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. The collaboration was formally disclosed to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the Securities […]
C2 Steel Green Industrial Corridor to Revive Pakistan Steel Mills
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the preparation of the C2 Steel Green Industrial Corridor project, terming it a transformative initiative aimed at reviving Pakistan Steel Mills and accelerating local industrial production. Addressing an event at the Port Qasim Authority (PQA), the minister revealed that Port Qasim has achieved a significant global […]
KP CM inaugurates 40.8MW Koto hydropower project
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has inaugurated the 40.8-megawatt Koto hydropower project in Lower Dir, marking a major milestone in the province’s push toward self-reliance in clean energy. Built at a cost of Rs 21.7 billion, the project is expected to generate 207 million units of electricity annually and earn approximately Rs 2.4 […]