Pakistan’s solar push pays off in energy crunch

As conflict in the Gulf region spikes global energy prices, Pakistan has an important economic buffer it can count on, thanks to large investments in solar energy. After the war in Ukraine began in 2022, Pakistan suffered a gas shortage, and millions lost electricity. Since then, the Government of Pakistan has created incentives for people to buy solar panels, […]

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Pakistan’s solar push pays off in energy crunch

As conflict in the Gulf region spikes global energy prices, Pakistan has an important economic buffer it can count on, thanks to large investments in solar energy. After the war in Ukraine began in 2022, Pakistan suffered a gas shortage, and millions lost electricity. Since then, the Government of Pakistan has created incentives for people to buy solar panels, […]

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Sharif in Vienna: Expanding Pakistan–Austria commercial and climate ties

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Vienna on February 15 as part of a welcoming reception hosted by the country’s chancellor, Christian Stocker, to kick off a visit encouraging closer ...

Indus AI Week opens with $1 billion investment pledge by 2030

The inaugural Indus AI Week commenced on Monday, heralding a week of guest speakers, workshops, hackathons, and exhibitions in cities across Pakistan. The events are intended to reiterate Pakistan’s goal of becoming a global leader in AI development, as detailed in the URAAN Pakistan National Economic Transformation Plan, as well as ...

Prime minister signs Board of Peace charter in Davos

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, leading a delegation of diplomatic and economic envoys.   By far the most important moment was when the prime minister ...

The Glassworker is at the vanguard of Pakistani animation 

The Glassworker (2024) is an entirely hand-drawn Pakistani animated film that weaves a coming-of-age story with magical realism to convey a potent anti-war message. The promising directorial debut of Mano ...

Pakistan partners with World Liberty Financial on stablecoin remittances

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir met with World Liberty Financial CEO Zachary Witkoff to develop a plan to use stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to ...

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Pakistan’s solar push pays off in energy crunch

As conflict in the Gulf region spikes global energy prices, Pakistan has an important economic buffer it can count on, thanks to large investments in solar energy. After the war in Ukraine began in 2022, Pakistan suffered a gas shortage, and millions lost electricity. Since then, the Government of Pakistan has created incentives for people to buy solar panels, […]

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