PEC Launches Graduate Engineer Trainee Placement Program at National Scale
In a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s engineering workforce, the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has signed strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading public and private sector organizations to launch the Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Placement Program at scale. The MoU signing ceremony was held at a Karachi hotel under the chairmanship of PEC Chairman […]
Chinese Energy Solutions Firm Hoymiles Entered Pakistan to Tap Growing Solar Market
Renowned Chinese micro-inverter manufacturer Hoymiles entered the Pakistani market to offer high-tech and long-duration energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings utilizing solar power systems. The move marked a significant development for Pakistan’s rapidly expanding solar energy sector, which has been facing challenges related to reliable backup and storage solutions. Hoymiles formed strategic […]
Pakistan Makes Maritime History with First HKC-Certified Ship Recycling Yard
Pakistan has taken a landmark step toward transforming its maritime sector with the inauguration of its first ship recycling facility certified under the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC), signalling a decisive move toward safer, cleaner, and globally compliant shipbreaking practices. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the milestone at a ceremony […]
Industrial Power Demand Rises as K-Electric adds 140MW Load in 2025
Karachi’s industrial revival gathered momentum in 2025 as K-Electric (KE) added a sanctioned load of nearly 140 megawatts through 339 new industrial connections, reflecting improving business confidence amid Pakistan’s gradual economic stabilisation under the ongoing IMF programme. In a statement, KE said the new power connections supported key sectors including manufacturing, textiles, fast-moving consumer goods […]