Where Should Pakistan Build its Most Resilient Data Centre?
By Hassan Nawaz Hassan Nawaz is a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and specialist in zero trust modernization, cloud migration methodologies, and critical infrastructure resilience. Murree has cooler air, Karachi has connectivity and Islamabad has skills. None offers resilience without the right geology, power and fibre. Norway’s Green Mountain data centre occupies a former NATO mountain complex. […]
Entrepreneurial Competencies for Technology-Driven Engineers
Engr. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Iqbal The entrepreneurial skills of technology driven engineers is a paradigm change from the traditional role of an engineer as a problem solver to that of an opportunity architect, a business builder and a societal innovator. In technologically driven economies, knowledge of engineering is not enough to create a sustainable economic […]
Session held on Pakistan’s Kigali Implementation Plan to Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), organised a dedicated session on Pakistan’s Kigali Implementation Plan (KIP) in collaboration with the Pakistan HVACR Society. The session was held on August 25, 2026, at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi, […]
Pakistan Commemorates World Ozone Day 2026 with Renewed Commitment to Protecting the Ozone Layer
Islamabad: Pakistan joined the international community in observing World Ozone Day 2026 on 16 September, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the ozone layer and promoting sustainable cooling practices under the Montreal Protocol. The theme, “Global Action for a Cooler Planet,” highlights the importance of collective action and marks ten years of sustainable cooling under the […]
Reviving TIP without Government Bailouts: A Practical Restructuring Framework
Muhammad Ali, Chartered Accountant, Former Chief Financial Advisor NRTC & Former Chief Financial Officer Telephone Industries of Pakistan Telephone Industries of Pakistan (TIP) possesses substantial industrial assets, commercial real estate, technical infrastructure, and untapped financing potential. Yet the company’s revival continues to be constrained by historical liabilities rather than operational limitations. A commercially viable restructuring […]
95% of Stalls Booked Within 15 Minutes for PHVACR Expo 2027
The Pakistan HVACR Society, Lahore Chapter, has witnessed an overwhelming response from exhibitors ahead of the 32nd Pakistan HVACR International Expo & Conference 2027, with 95 percent of exhibition stalls booked within the first 15 minutes of the online booking portal opening. The strong response highlights the growing interest of HVACR and MEP industry stakeholders […]
Hammad Engineering hosts Mega Dinner for Industry Professionals in Karachi
Hammad Engineering, part of the Hammad Group of Companies, organised a dinner in Karachi to strengthen engagement with industry professionals and valued business partners. The event brought together professionals from the engineering and electrical sectors for an evening of networking, discussions and exchange of ideas. The dinner was held at Arena Rangoli Restaurant, Karachi. The […]
Shahid International organizes Legrand Training Session for Electrical Consultants in UAE
Shahid International, Legrand’s historic partner in Pakistan, organized a specialized training session for electrical consultants at the Legrand UAE office, aimed at enhancing professional knowledge of modern electrical design solutions and panel systems. The session was organized alongside Mr. Mubasher Shahid, CEO of Shahid International, and brought together electrical consultants for an in-depth technical learning […]
MT Industries (Pvt) Ltd: Shaping the Future of HVAC Industry in Pakistan
Nearly four years ago, MT Industries (Pvt) Ltd began its journey with a vision to develop reliable engineering solutions for Pakistan’s growing industrial and commercial sectors. The company has steadily evolved into a diversified HVAC and power-generation enterprise, with increasing emphasis on high-quality local manufacturing. Its growth has been guided by three core principles: quality, […]
Four Decades, Dozens of Landmark Projects: The Rais Ahmed & Brothers Journey
Founded in 1983, Rais Ahmed & Brothers has built more than four decades of experience in Pakistan’s HVAC and engineering sector, specialising in ducting, piping, grills, diffusers, cable trays, air devices and related utility systems. The company began with ducting installation at Abbott Laboratories and has since expanded its portfolio across pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial, retail, […]
Navigating the VRF Maintenance Paradox: The Challenge of Spare Parts Availability in Pakistan
By Qasim Diwan – Shabbir Brothers Over the past decade, Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems have fundamentally transformed Pakistan’s commercial and residential HVAC-R landscape. Celebrated for their exceptional energy efficiency, precise temperature zoning capabilities, and architectural flexibility, VRF units have rapidly become the standard climate control solution for modern high-rises and corporate facilities from Karachi […]
Short Circuit Ratings of Power Cables
Muhammad Faheem Meer, Business Management Consultant Brugg Kabel AG, Switzerland & Worldwide Cables (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan Power cables are designed to carry their rated current continuously under normal operating conditions. However, electrical systems occasionally experience faults such as: During these conditions, fault current may rise to 10–50 times the normal load current, generating enormous heat […]