Sindh Launches Solar Scheme for Farmers and Households Hyderabad – Sindh’s Minister for Agriculture, Anti-Corruption, and Sports, Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar, has announced a new solar energy initiative for small and medium-scale farmers. Under the scheme, farmers owning between 5 and 25 acres of land are eligible to apply. A total of 295 solar […]
Balochistan’s Peoples Train Set to Roll Out, Punjab’s Orange Line Goes Solar QUETTA/LAHORE – Big moves are underway in Pakistan’s rail sector as the Balochistan government teams up with Pakistan Railways to launch a new passenger train service from Saryab to Kuchlak, while Punjab shifts gears toward solar power for its urban transit system. During […]
The quiet energy revolution has spread from wealthy neighbourhoods to middle- and lower-income households as customers look to escape soaring electricity bills and prolonged power cuts. Down a cramped alley in Pakistan’s megacity of Karachi, residents fighting the sweltering summer heat gather in Fareeda Saleem’s modest home for something they had never experienced before — […]
In May, homes in Singapore used more solar power than in any month since March 2024. Also, Singapore brought in more clean (renewable) energy from other countries for the third month in a row. This helped increase the total share of renewable energy in Singapore’s electricity supply to 2.58%, according to data from the National […]
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during a National Assembly session, addressed the issue, saying that the government has reduced the GST rate on solar panels to encourage affordability, making the self-imposed price increases by traders a cause for concern. The finance minister warned those inflating solar panel prices without justification and said that the federal government […]
Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Sindh Minister Syed Nasir Shah said solar taxation must be brought down to zero per cent. Highlighting Sindh’s development achievements, Shah stated that nearly 450 development schemes have been completed in the province, making Sindh the only region to complete the highest number of such projects. “For the upcoming […]
Chairman FBR informed the NA body’s session, chaired by Naveed Qamar, that the sales tax is not imposed on photovoltaic cells. “There is no sales tax on the import of complete solar panels. Tax being imposed over parts being imported to complete them here,” the FBR chief said. “Tax should not be slapped over solar […]
The government has announced a cut in duties and taxes on raw materials for the local manufacturing of solar panels. Govt has proposed withdrawal of duty on the solar panels manufacturing machinery and its sale. While the duty on aluminum and silver paste for solar panels and lab testing equipment have been brought to zero […]
During his visit, Chairman WAPDA, Engineer Lt. Gen. Sajjad Ghani (Retd.), briefed that the first phase of the project is likely to be operational by June 2026, aiming to supply 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of water. He also lauded the importance of timely funding to make sure the project is completed on schedule. […]
“A review petition has been under preparation,” talking to media persons, energy minister said on Thursday. “We are working to avoid adverse effects on the government and consumers,” the minister said. “We will go to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to get an appropriate power price for consumers,” Leghari said. “Hopefully, the NEPRA […]
