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March 30, 2022

The future of electric vehicles [Part – II]

Are electric vehicles (EVs) economical or affordable? Although an EV may not be exactly economical, it is fast approaching the required cost objectives. Rising demand and […]
March 29, 2022

The future of electric vehicles [Part I]

Electric vehicles (EV) are thought to be an essential player in reducing oil demand. The former Danish minister for climate, energy and utilities, Dan Jorgensen, declared, […]
March 28, 2022

COP26: the oil and gas predicament

Alternative energy should be maximised as it can be good route to self-reliance ISLAMABAD: If COP26 could not do much against oil and gas, the recent […]
March 14, 2022

Cheaper petrol for the poor

Affordable low octane fuel can be introduced for poor motorcycle and old car users ISLAMABAD: Petroleum product prices have been reduced by the government despite rising […]
March 12, 2022

Emerging biogas

The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: Success and Challenges’. The importance of local energy/gas resources […]
March 7, 2022

Shifting to Thar lignite

Pakistan has 180 billion tonnes of lignite coal deposits, which have the potential of firing 1800 power plants of 1000 MW for 30 years or 500 […]