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Human hair can help create better solar panels, study finds

A carbon dot material can be derived from human hair and used to improve the performance of solar panels....

Apr 11 · >

JBS invests PKR 300 million in ENA, a Green Tech, Power & IoT Startup

: Jaffer Business Systems (JBS) has acquired significant share of ENA (Energy N Automation), a Green...

Apr 9 · >

Damning World Bank report says 30% Pakistanis will slip into poverty & food insecurity will triple

A damning World Bank report has revealed that over 30% of Pakistan’s rural population is slipping into poverty, while...

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Apr 7 · >

A Radioactive Diamond Battery lasting 28,000 Years will hit the market in 2 years

In two years, one startup says you’ll be able to buy its diamond nuclear-powered battery, a battery that will...

Mar 31 · >

A startup called ‘Vortex Bladeless’ introduces fin-less windmills, the next step in renewable energy

For many years, wind energy has become one of the main sources of renewable energy apart from the usual...

Mar 26 · >

Sustainable Cities – The Way Forward

At the start of the century, only 10 cities had more than 1 million people. Presently, the world has...

Mar 18 · >

IT industry expresses strong concern over the newly proposed tax rules

IT & IT enabled Service sector has registered record exports growth despite the pandemic, with a 40 percent increase...

Mar 13 · >

Expert believes Pakistan can solve its ‘energy dilemma’ by mining Bitcoin

Pakistan has a unique energy dilemma on its hands, one that was revealed by Special Assistan to Prime Minister...

Mar 1 · >

The Importance of Smart Cities

The phenomenon of globalisation is taking over the world which is leading to discoveries and innovations every day. Amidst...

Feb 26 · >

Countrywide blackout was caused by ‘human error’: report

An inquiry committee has finally concluded its investigation into the countrywide blackout that struck Pakistan on January 9. The...

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Feb 23 · >

Pakistan to ask China for debt relief on loan for power projects

Pakistan is seeking yet another infusion of debt relief on Chinese loans, this time for the purpose of the...

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Feb 10 · >

Pakistan ranks 3rd in the world in terms of govt support for SMEs

In a highly encouraging development that speaks volumes about the business-friendly environment being fostered in Pakistan as of late,...

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Feb 10 · >

Grant of transmission license for KP company’s 7,300 MW system opposed by National Transmission Company

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) had recently sought comments from stakeholders regarding the issuance of a new...

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Jan 25 · >

Pakistan has the potential to produce 150,000 MW from wind energy

Citing concerns of the government’s priorities towards the looming energy crisis the President of Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce...

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Jan 21 · >

KP government has planned 10 economic zones under new Industrial Policy

The Kyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government has planned to build at least 10 economic zones in the province in the...

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Jan 18 · >

NEPRA to investigate nationwide blackout

Unless you somehow managed to sleep through it, you know all too well that the country witnessed a nationwide...

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Jan 12 · >

#BlackOutPakistan – Here are the best reactions to the national grid power breakdown

Pakistan just witnessed a nation-wide blackout yesterday that lasted more than 8 hours for most cities but is still...

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Jan 10 · >

5 best Wi-Fi Repeaters you can buy in Pakistan

When installing a Wi-Fi router, no matter how centred within your house you manage to place it, chances are...

Jan 8 · >

Sigma Motors launches Pakistan’s first hybrid solar, electric, and fuel car

Pakistani motorcycle dealership giant Sigma Motorsports just launched the HS Q4, its intriguing hybrid car that will be the...

Dec 31 · >

KE to spend Rs. 26 billion to upgrade Karachi’s infrastructure and stop loadshedding (hopefully)

K-Electric (KE) has allocated an amount of Rs. 26 billion to upgrade the infrastructure of Karachi to reduce the...

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Dec 30 · >

Increasing power tariffs and electric vehicles – a disastrous combo?

We recently listed some of the electric cars that you might be able to buy in Pakistan very soon...

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Dec 24 · >

Colleges and academies in Pakistan to re-open next month: Colleges Association

All Pakistan Colleges and Academies Association (APCAA) has announced its decision to re-open colleges from next month. During a...

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Dec 23 · >

Cadastral land records to be digitized by Survey of Pakistan on orders of the PM Imran Khan

The Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has instructed the Survey of Pakistan (SoP) to digitize all cadastral...

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Dec 14 · >

Pakistan aiming for 60% clean energy by 2030: PM Imran Khan tells UN summit

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday informed the United Nations’ climate change summit that Pakistan is targeting 60% clean...

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Dec 13 · >