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Chinese firm’s mega offer for hydroelectric power generation in Pakistan
July 06, 2015 No Comments National

Chinese firm’s mega offer for hydroelectric power generation in Pakistan

On July 3, 2015, the Express Tribune reported that a mega Chinese firm has expressed willingness to pump almost $50 billion for hydroelectric projects in Pakistan. China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG), a state-owned power company which was established in September 1993, said it is keen to make this huge investment in Pakistan in conjunction with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank subsidiary. It is worth noting that the

The Disappearance of Bijli and Paani
April 17, 2011 No Comments National

The Disappearance of Bijli and Paani

Summers in Pakistan are intense and further worsened by the load shedding of electricity and shortages of water in all the cities. There was a time when load shedding and water issues were faced only by the southern parts of the country; however these problems have now become a harsh reality throughout the country. Managing the inefficiencies of key utility sectors needs to become an immediate and primary concern for