Pakistan and Malaysia have renewed efforts to strengthen their partnership by holding high-level talks on halal food, green energy, and tourism, three fast-growing sectors in both economies. The discussions took place during a meeting between Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, and Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. […]
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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz launches Phase I of Rawalpindi green electric bus service
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated Phase I of the green electric bus service in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, unveiling a fleet of 45 buses operating on four key routes across the city. The new e-buses come equipped with air-conditioning, CCTV cameras, free Wi-Fi, and mobile charging ports. The fare is set at Rs20 per […]
Pakistan goes solar: 155 railway stations to cut costs and boost clean power
ISLAMABAD – In a major step toward green energy, the government has decided to switch 155 railway stations in Pakistan to solar power. This change will help reduce fuel costs and save millions of rupees. The plan was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House on Wednesday. […]
Greening global economy brings dependence on critical minerals
PARIS: After nearly a century of geopolitical tension over access to oil, experts worry that the global transition to clean energy is creating new dependencies on the critical minerals needed for solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries. Control over most of these essential elements is concentrated in a handful of countries, none more […]