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Wajahat Javed
Joined on: Nov 30, -0001 Published stories: 143

Articles By Wajahat Javed

Deepak Mittal keen on investing in Pakistan’s energy sector

Deepak Mittal keen on investing in Pakistan’s energy sector Thursday, April 19, 2012: Deepak Mittal, head of Tech Lab Auto Gas Limited, has shown interest in investing and transferring skills and technology to Pakistan’s energy sector. The Indian investor is keen on entering into joint ventures with Pakistan in the areas of transport, manufacturing industry […]

KAPCO profits plunge by 17 percents due to rise in circular debts

KAPCO profits plunge by 17 percents due to rise in circular debts Wednesday, April 18, 2012: KAPCO (Kot Addu Power Company) has seen its profits decline in current fiscal year. As per calculations, the company’s profits have plunged by 17% to Rs4.36 billion due to rise in circular debts. The country’s second largest power producer’s […]

Nawaz Sharif calls for withdrawal of troops from Siachen

Nawaz Sharif calls for withdrawal of troops from Siachen   Tuesday, April 17, 2012: Nawaz Sharif, former Prime Minister of Pakistan and the chairman of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz group (PML-N) has advised the government to take the lead and withdraw its troops from Siachen Glacier where 138 troops and civilians were buried by a massive […]

Exports of Kinnow falling in Pakistan

Exports of Kinnow falling in Pakistan Monday, April 16, 2012: Though a major citrus producer, Pakistan is still lagging behind in modern techniques when it comes to enhancing the value of citrus exports. Only 10% of total production is exported, due to which citrus producers face severe financial constraints as it entails selling the produce […]

PPL seeks approval of ECC to investment $100 million in Iraq

PPL seeks approval of ECC to investment $100 million in Iraq Wednesday, April 11, 2012: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has shown interest to invest $100 million in Iraq in a joint venture with a Chinese firm; however, the company and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources is seeking the approval of the Economic Coordination […]

Government has no plans on imposing new taxes assures Abdul Hafeez Shaikh

Government has no plans on imposing new taxes assures Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Tuesday, April 10, 2012: Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Finance Minister, has  assured that the reigning Government of Pakistan has no plans to impose new taxes in the upcoming budget and will work to increase its revenue by amending the corrupt system and by adding […]

Farmers urge Sindh government to launch an inquiry

Farmers urge Sindh government to launch an inquiry Monday, April 9, 2012: Farmers in Sindh have asked the provincial government to induct an inquiry, as to why there has been a delay in the procurement of wheat. The farmers are forced to sell their product in open market because of the negligence on part of […]

Balochistan government to pay for the damages if the international court rules in favour of TCC

Balochistan government to pay for the damages if the international court rules in favour of TCC Saturday, April 7, 2012: Reko Diq gold and copper mining project continues to remain the bone of contention between TCC and Balochistan government. In a recent occurrence, the Balochistan has been left alone by central Government, who held that […]

SNGPL expects profits to exceed target by Rs280 million

SNGPL expects profits to exceed target by Rs280 million Friday, April 6, 2012: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) has expected to make Rs280 million more than its financial projections in the next financial year. For the very reason, gas providers have asked the regulator to decrease gas prices for consumers as they estimate to make […]

France to extend its co-operation towards Pakistan

France to extend its co-operation towards Pakistan Thursday, April 5, 2012: Philippe Thiebaud, French Ambassador to Pakistan, has assured his Pakistani counterpart that France will extend its hand towards Pakistan. France will not only provide financial and technical assistance to Pakistan to overcome its energy crisis, but Pakistan-France Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation was established […]

Wrong perception about unreliability halting the progress of Solar Panels

Wrong perception about unreliability halting the progress of Solar Panels Wednesday, April 4, 2012: Experts believe that wrong perception about the unreliability of technology is halting the progress of Solar Panels in Pakistan. General public are led to believe that the technology runs the risk of developing faults. The likelihood of their batteries running down […]

Engro Powergen may pull out of $3 billion coal mining

Engro Powergen may pull out of $3 billion coal mining Tuesday, April 3, 2012: Engro Powergen, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, is considering pulling out of its joint venture with the Sindh government for a $3 billion coal mining and power generation project after the government has failed to meet certain commitments. As per the […]

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