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3rd October, 2012
All thermal plants to run on Thar coal: PM
The govt has decided that only Thar coal would be used for coal-based power generation and construction of new power projects will be designed on same specifications.
The govt has decided that only Thar coal would be used for coal-based power generation and construction of new power projects will be designed on same specifications.
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19th September, 2012
From Thar coal to utility poles: Power politics in Pakistan
It is important to bring scientific evidence to bear on the controversy that surrounds Thar coal and its potential for Pakistan.
It is important to bring scientific evidence to bear on the controversy that surrounds Thar coal and its potential for Pakistan.
20th May, 2012
Nation being misguided on Thar coal: Dr A Q Khan
“Project like Thar Coal energy and Riqo Diq need millions of dollars and state of the art technology,” said Khan.
“Project like Thar Coal energy and Riqo Diq need millions of dollars and state of the art technology,” said Khan.
11th April, 2012
Work on Thar coal project to begin next year: firm
SUKKUR, April 10: Feasibility studies for the Thar coal project have been completed and work will begin next year, the chief of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company said here on Tuesday.
SUKKUR, April 10: Feasibility studies for the Thar coal project have been completed and work will begin next year, the chief of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company said here on Tuesday.
10th April, 2012
Markets to close at 8pm: Uniform power hardship for all provinces
The meeting chaired by the PM and attended by all provincial chief ministers, did not discuss the equally important issue of shortage of natural gas.
The meeting chaired by the PM and attended by all provincial chief ministers, did not discuss the equally important issue of shortage of natural gas.
3rd January, 2012
Nawaz says he will again set up military courts in Sindh
“If our government comes to power, it will ensure provision of electricity and will set up military courts to eliminate dacoit rule in the province.”
“If our government comes to power, it will ensure provision of electricity and will set up military courts to eliminate dacoit rule in the province.”
2nd October, 2011
Thar coal guarantees energy security: Dr Samar
ISLAMABAD: Scientist Dr. Samar Mubarakmand has said that only Thar Coal can provide guaranteed long term energy security to Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness, due to its…
ISLAMABAD: Scientist Dr. Samar Mubarakmand has said that only Thar Coal can provide guaranteed long term energy security to Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness, due to its…
21st September, 2011
Chinese firm to start work on Thar coal in April
The Global Mining Company of China which plans to invest $4.5 billion in the Thar Coal project till 2016, will begin mining work by April next year under an agreement signed with the Sindh government, it was announced here on Tuesday.
The Global Mining Company of China which plans to invest $4.5 billion in the Thar Coal project till 2016, will begin mining work by April next year under an agreement signed with the Sindh government, it was announced here on Tuesday.
7th September, 2011
Test burn at Thar coal gasification project on 19th
The project will start producing 100MW electricity from December 2013, Dr Mubarakmand told the National Assembly committee.
The project will start producing 100MW electricity from December 2013, Dr Mubarakmand told the National Assembly committee.
3rd July, 2011
NA committee ask for funds to coal gasification projects
KARACHI: National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology has asked the federal and provincial governments to provide the allocated funds to Thar coal gasification…
KARACHI: National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology has asked the federal and provincial governments to provide the allocated funds to Thar coal gasification…
19th June, 2011
Thar-Coal project to produce cheap electricity: Dr Samar
ISLAMABAD: Renowned scientist Dr Samar Mumbarkmand on Saturday said the country had third biggest coal reserves which could be utilized for producing cheap electricity. Talking…
ISLAMABAD: Renowned scientist Dr Samar Mumbarkmand on Saturday said the country had third biggest coal reserves which could be utilized for producing cheap electricity. Talking…
20th May, 2011
Alternate energy policy draft to be launched in June
KARACHI: The draft of new alternate energy policy which included other renewable resources is ready and will be launched in June this year. This was…
KARACHI: The draft of new alternate energy policy which included other renewable resources is ready and will be launched in June this year. This was…
18th April, 2011
Gilani asks for total revamp of oil, gas sector
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Sunday directed Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources to totally revamp the oil and gas sector in a…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Sunday directed Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources to totally revamp the oil and gas sector in a…
11th April, 2011
Coal gasification project delayed
SECRETARY Sindh Coal Authority Aijaz Ali Khan said in Mithi last week that the first phase of underground coal gasification project to generate electricity from…
SECRETARY Sindh Coal Authority Aijaz Ali Khan said in Mithi last week that the first phase of underground coal gasification project to generate electricity from…
20th February, 2011
Geoscientists call for early utilization of Thar Coal reserves
HYDERABAD: The eminent geoscientists of Pakistan while emphasizing the need of adopting speedy measures for early utilization of indigenous resource of Thar coal said that…
HYDERABAD: The eminent geoscientists of Pakistan while emphasizing the need of adopting speedy measures for early utilization of indigenous resource of Thar coal said that…
8th February, 2011
50MW wind power farm to be set up in Thatta
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on Monday gave away the land allotment documents to the representative of Iran-Pakistan Wind Power Limited (IPWPL) for…
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on Monday gave away the land allotment documents to the representative of Iran-Pakistan Wind Power Limited (IPWPL) for…
29th January, 2011
China Kingho Group to invest in Thar Coal field
"Thar coal field in Sindh is spread over more than 9000 sq km and is bestowed with 175 billion tons of lignite coal."
"Thar coal field in Sindh is spread over more than 9000 sq km and is bestowed with 175 billion tons of lignite coal."
28th December, 2010
Test burn at Thar coal deposits planned in March
ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the government has finalised preparations for test burn in March next year on coal deposits in Sindh’s Thar desert for…
ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the government has finalised preparations for test burn in March next year on coal deposits in Sindh’s Thar desert for…
2nd November, 2010
Deciphering the energy crisis – II
As we talk of the energy crisis and the possible solutions to it, we need to understand the policies that govern the energy currently being…
As we talk of the energy crisis and the possible solutions to it, we need to understand the policies that govern the energy currently being…
