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December 8, 2025

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Chief Minister Shehbaz OKs projects to ensure uninterrupted power supply to Gwadar, GB

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presides over a meeting on energy initiatives in Gwadar and Gigilt Baltistan on December 8, 2025. — APP The Prime Minister approves the implementation of the plan to solve power supply problems. All relevant agencies should work in full coordination: PM. Gwadar will be turned into one of the world’s best ports, says PM. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved power projects for Gilgit Baltistan and Gwadar, including a 100 MW solar project in GB to ensure uninterrupted, affordable and sustainable power supply. Chairing a meeting on power initiatives in Gwadar and Britain, the prime

December 7, 2025

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Punjab approves Rs 9.4 billion wildlife restoration and eco-tourism projects

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz chairs the provincial cabinet meeting in Lahore, August 5, 2025. — Facebook/@TheMaryamNSharif The Punjab government has approved two major projects worth Rs 9.4 billion aimed at wildlife conservation, habitat restoration and ecotourism development across the Salt Range and Koh-e-Sulaiman region, marking the first comprehensive model of its kind in the province. The initiatives cover Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Mianwali and the Koh-e-Sulaiman mountain belt, where scattered ecosystems and shrinking wildlife habitats will be restored through an integrated strategy involving local communities. The first project, the Punjab Wildlife Conservation and Habitat Restoration Program for Community Based Conservation,

December 6, 2025

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Pakistan’s OGDC boosts unconventional gas projects

A part of a captive power plant in Pakistan. — Reuters/File An OGDC official says the company has tripled its gas-tight study area. Company open to partners “on a mutual basis”: official. Shale expansion program in five-six wells by 2026-27. Pakistan’s state-run Oil and Gas Development Corporation (OGDC) is planning a major expansion of unconventional gas developments from early next year, aiming to boost production and reduce dependence on imported liquefied natural gas. Pakistan has long been considered to have potential in both tight and shale gas, which are trapped in rock and can only be released by specialized drilling,

December 4, 2025

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USF approves Rs 13 billion in new telecom projects

Over 5.5 million underserved will get high speed internet and voice services Islamabad: The Universal Service Fund (USF) is all set to achieve a major milestone under the Prime Minister’s vision for Digital Pakistan with the approval of nine new telecom projects worth Rs 13.05 billion. These projects are to provide high-speed internet and voice services to 5.55 million unserved and underserved residents in 178 towns/union councils and 753 mauzas of 11 districts across the country, enabling the rural population to participate in the digital economy and connect with the digital world. Six projects will provide high-speed broadband and voice

November 24, 2025

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The US Export-Import Bank will invest in Pakistan’s critical mineral projects

An overview of the Reko Diq mines in Balochistan. — APP/File The $100 billion initiative includes projects in Egypt and Europe. The investments align with President Trump’s energy agenda. The Bank’s objective is to secure supply chains for critical minerals. The US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) has announced plans to invest in Pakistan’s critical mineral projects as the country aims to increase its energy production. The announcement is part of a $100 billion investment plan to secure U.S. and allied supply chains for critical minerals, nuclear power and liquefied natural gas, agency president John Jovanovic said. Financial Times in an interview

November 21, 2025

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Pakistan unveils new plan to boost social projects with public and private funding

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, reflecting on the prospects for improving philanthropy through policy and tax structure improvements, said the emerging Pakistan Social Impact Financing Framework, a new initiative under the Prime Minister’s Office, aims to mobilize public, private and philanthropic capital for measurable social outcomes. Speaking at the Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2025, organized by the Center for Philanthropy Pakistan (PCP), he said Pakistan’s corporate giving reached a record Rs 25.44 billion

November 16, 2025

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CDWP writes off Rs79b projects

Ahsan Iqbal says upliftment of Balochistan, Pakistan Post automation key to government’s inclusive development agenda Islamabad: The Central Development Working Group (CDWP), chaired by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, approved seven development projects worth Rs 34.66 billion and recommended two major projects worth Rs 44.62 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval. In total, the CDWP approved nine projects covering higher education, governance, health, physical planning, power and information technology. The approvals reflect the government’s drive to rapidly develop initiatives at the national level, according to an official statement

October 1, 2025

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Nicole Kidman in the following projects in the middle of Keith Urban Diplce

Nicole Kidman is busy with the next project in the middle of Keith Urban Split Nicole Kidman is proceeding with new projects as she navigates Keith Urban. Paramount+ confirmed Wednesday that Kidman-Starrer espionage thriller Lioness renewed for a third season. No details have been revealed, but the Finale Season 2 left plenty of unfinished businesses for Joe (Zoë Saldaña) and Kaitlyn (Kidman). The renewal comes just a day after Kidman, 58, was deposited for a divorce by Urban, 57, after 19 years of marriage and increasing two teenage children. A source recently hinted at what could cause a pressure on

July 23, 2025

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Energy projects face an obstacle of funding

Listen to the article Islamabad: China is reluctant to expand Pakistan funding for energy projects due to concerns about the country’s financial records, security status and repayment issues. Sources told Express Tribune that Pakistani energy companies were looking for China funding for various energy businesses. However, Sinosure-a state-owned Chinese company providing insurance coverage for loans and debt funding-is seeking to provide an insurance installation for bank lending to Pakistan’s energy projects. China’s export and credit insurance company (Sinosure) is a state policy insurer that plays a critical role in facilitating Chinese investment abroad. For every Chinese bank that extends loans

July 5, 2025

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Govt pursues Chinese, AIIB support for road projects

Listen to the article Islamabad: Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan held a detailed meeting with President China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), DU Fei, during his visit to Tianjin. The focus was on the extension of Chinese investments in Pakistan’s road infrastructure. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation on road development, special projects such as the Mansehra-Naran-Jhal Kand motorway. Investment opportunities, technical assistance and future cooperation were also examined, he said a statement issued on Friday. Fei explained that CRBC, a large Chinese state -owned business, operates in more than 70 countries throughout Asia, Europe, America and Africa. He

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