LAHORE: In a bid to clear the air surrounding recent controversies, the Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Raghib Naeemi, has addressed misconceptions regarding Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, he clarified that VPNs have not been declared un-Islamic or ‘haram,’ attributing the misunderstanding to a typographical…
Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) has taken a significant step toward sustainability by installing and commissioning a 5.34 MW on-grid solar power plant at its facility in Kohat. The company announced this development through a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. “We are pleased to announce that the company has successfully installed…
In a historic push towards renewable energy, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, Chinese Academy of Geosciences, and Columbia University have proposed an unprecedented initiative: roofing the global highway network with solar panels. If realized, this groundbreaking project could see over 52 billion solar panels covering highways across America and beyond, marking…
As the chilly winds of winter arrive in mid-November, staying warm while managing energy costs becomes a priority for many households in Pakistan. Solar geysers, an eco-friendly and cost-effective water heating solution, are gaining popularity as electricity prices continue to rise. These geysers utilize solar energy to heat water through a combination of solar collectors…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking shift toward clean energy, major players in the tech, retail, and manufacturing industries are driving record-level investments in solar and energy storage systems. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Solar Means Business report, companies have installed nearly 40 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity through Q1 2024, with…
ISLAMABAD: As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares for its “do-or-die” protest on November 24, the Interior Ministry is ramping up security and considering stern measures to curb potential unrest. Sources revealed on Tuesday that the ministry is evaluating the cancellation of passports and identity cards of individuals involved in violent demonstrations, along with blocking their…
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies has officially begun taking pre-orders for its latest smartphone, the Mate 70, as announced on its official WeChat account on Monday. In a separate statement, Huawei revealed plans to host a Mate brand event on November 26, where the company is expected to showcase its latest smartphone…
Lahore, Pakistan – Pakistan’s air pollution crisis has reached alarming levels, with Lahore ranked as the second most polluted city and Karachi securing the fourth spot in global air quality rankings. According to a Swiss air quality monitoring group, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) hit an alarming 404 on Tuesday, while Karachi recorded an AQI…
Axis Energy, Juniper Green Energy, ReNew, and Acme Secure Contracts in NTPC’s Tranche-IV Auction, Marking a Significant Leap in Renewable Energy Expansion
Industry Optimistic as First Tender Surpasses Expectations, Signaling a Revival in Wind Energy Growth
Sabotage Strikes Shiroro-Katampe Line, Adding to a Disturbing Trend of Electricity Infrastructure Attacks
Hanersun Technologies and Pakistani Partner Embark on a Transformative Journey in Solar Energy
A Land of Innovation and Strategy, China Emerges as a Global Leader in Solar Energy
In a dazzling display of innovation, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), the leading force in chip foundries, has unveiled an audacious roadmap to engineer computer chips housing over a trillion transistors by the year 2030. This monumental announcement, revealed at the International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) conference in San Francisco, signifies a groundbreaking leap forward in chip technology complexity.
