“The alliance fever that had gripped the friends and foes of Engr. Abdul Qadir Shah and Engr. Jawed Saleem Qureshi’s groups for the last few months has finally receded to a great degree. It seems that both, or at least one, has started to return to normal. As a result, both groups are likely to […]
The Hub Power Company (Hubco) has announced plans to establish a countrywide electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Pakistan, marking a significant step toward promoting sustainable transportation. This initiative aims to address the need for accessible charging infrastructure, which has been a barrier to EV adoption in the country. Expanding EV Infrastructure to Support Green […]
The Pakistan Post issued commemorative postage stamp worth 50 Rupees to mark 50 years of Tarbela Dam. A ceremony was held at WAPDA House for showcasing the commemorative postage stamp. Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) was the chief guest of the ceremony. Additional Director General (Operation) Pakistan Post, Rizwan Javed Hashmi unveiled […]
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest oil and gas exploration firm, reported a significant 16% decline in profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, attributing the decrease to reduced sales volumes and fluctuating production levels. Despite ongoing efforts to streamline costs, the decline in revenue has had a noticeable […]
Islamabad, October 10, 2024 – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) launched its eagerly awaited book, “Driving Backwards: What is Wrong with Pakistan’s Automobile Industry?” at a gathering held at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad. This publication offers an in-depth examination of Pakistan’s underperforming automobile sector and outlines a roadmap […]
Pakistani companies have made notable progress in developing and manufacturing medical devices and equipment. This advancement could reduce the import bill by $2 billion within the next five years and generate foreign exchange by exporting technological items to various countries, said Zubair Motiwala, the CEO of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.“Items such as ventilators, […]
Islamabad – October 11, 2024 – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) proudly celebrates the remarkable contributions of Dr. Nadeem ul Haque, as he concludes a transformative five-year tenure as Vice Chancellor (2019–2024). A distinguished economist and former Deputy Chairman of Pakistan’s Planning Commission, Dr. Haque has also had a prestigious career with several […]
What is ESG? and what special Pakistan cables have done in this regards? There is a movement all over the world. It has been in Pakistan for five years. It has picked up under the name of Environmental, Social, and Governance, which requires that all companies conduct their businesses in a complete framework which companies […]
“The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved flood rehabilitation programs for Sindh and Balochistan, among 19 projects presented during last month’s meeting. Balochistan’s Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Program (IFRAP) is a priority program funded by the World Bank, while Sindh’s Flood Response Emergency Housing Project will receive an investment of Rs. […]
