Author: Waheed Ahmed
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Farewell with Gratitude: H.E. Cemal Sangu Honored by ASHRAE Pakistan
In an evening filled with profound respect and camaraderie, the ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter hosted a farewell reception and business networking forum to honor His Excellency Mr. Cemal Sangu, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Karachi, as he concludes his impactful tenure. The event, held at the ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter Office, brought together a…
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Pakistan’s Flood Vulnerability: National and Provincial Perspectives
Pakistan remains acutely vulnerable to climate-induced disasters, particularly monsoon floods. The country has witnessed repeated large-scale inundations — 2010, 2022, and now 2025 — each displacing millions, damaging infrastructure, and exposing governance gaps. The 2022 floods alone affected over 14 million people, destroyed 2 million homes, and damaged 20,000 schools, making it one of the…
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A TALE OF FOUR Fs
By Muhammad Tariq Haq In the heart of Dhaka, where rickshaws weave through the morning bustle, a young entrepreneur named Samirul dreamed of making his mark. He had put his heart and soul into developing a new generator’s franchise, convinced it would transform businesses in Bangladesh. With his laptop tucked under his arm, Samirul made…
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Cabinet Committee Approves New Board of Directors for NESPAK
The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) has approved the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK). The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The committee considered a single-point agenda and, on the recommendation of the Board Nomination Committee, approved a new…
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Satellite Technology to Resolve Crop Data Disputes in Punjab
PAKISTAN Pakistan is preparing to launch a satellite-based monitoring system next year to address long-standing disputes over crop data, particularly in Punjab, where conflicting figures on acreage and production have complicated policymaking. The initiative, spearheaded by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), will be implemented in collaboration with China and the Land Information and…