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Hammad regrets over regime change attempts under int’l conspiracy

Hammad regrets over regime change attempts under int’l conspiracy

ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Saturday expressed serious concerns over the attempts being made to topple the democratically elected government under an international conspiracy. Speaking on a point of order in the National Assembly, he said there were proofs of foreign elements’ involvement in the regime change plot. He said… Continue reading Hammad regrets over regime change attempts under int’l conspiracy

No vehicle on Lahore-Islamabad motorway without PTI flag: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar, who is leading a mammoth public rally from Lahore to Islamabad for the historic meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Sunday said there was no vehicle without the party flag or panaflex on the M-2 section of the Motorway. “The public has come out on their own… Continue reading No vehicle on Lahore-Islamabad motorway without PTI flag: Hammad

Lahore residents to announce verdict against ‘conscience-selling’ on Sunday

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said a mammoth public rally would leave from Lahore on Sunday morning to participate in the historic meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), scheduled to be held at the Islamabad Parade Ground, ending the politics of corrupt elements forever. “Tomorrow (Sunday) at 9 a.m., the people of… Continue reading Lahore residents to announce verdict against ‘conscience-selling’ on Sunday

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain and Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar talking to media persons outside Supreme Court.

APP26-240322 ISLAMABAD: APP25-240322 ISLAMABAD: March 24 – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain and Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar talking to media persons outside Supreme Court. APP photo by Saeed-ul-Mulk

Reko Diq: Pakistan reconstitutes agreement with Barric Gold, avoids $11 bn penalty

Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin Sunday said Governments of Pakistan and Balochistan, Antofagasta plc, and Barrick Gold Corporation have reached agreement in principle on a framework to reconstitute the Reko Diq project, and a pathway for Antofagasta to exit the project. Addressing a hurriedly called press conference along with the Energy Minister Hammad… Continue reading Reko Diq: Pakistan reconstitutes agreement with Barric Gold, avoids $11 bn penalty

State-led infrastructure’s role critical in economic development, crises like Covid-19: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Mar 3 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Thursday said in emerging economies like Pakistan with areas unserved by conventional markets, the state-led infrastructure not only had a key role in economic development but also in crises like Covid-19. He made these remarks while delivering his opening remarks at the Infrastructure for Development… Continue reading State-led infrastructure’s role critical in economic development, crises like Covid-19: Hammad

FCAs in electricity bills to be absorbed as per PM directives: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Monday said the government would absorb the Fuel Cost Adjustments (FCAs), incurred in the electricity bills due to rise in prices of imported fuels, in order to ensure relief to common man in line with the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan. “On the instructions of the… Continue reading FCAs in electricity bills to be absorbed as per PM directives: Hammad

High level economic growth helps create millions of jobs: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Saturday said high level economic growth every year has not only increased income of the people but also help creating millions of jobs. The power generation and consumption in Pakistan has been increasing by 9 per cent annually, he said in a tweet. “This indicates 5… Continue reading High level economic growth helps create millions of jobs: Hammad

DISCOs directed to inform farmers about net metering: Hammad Azhar

ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Tuesday said that all the power distribution companies (DISCOs) have been directed to inform the farmers about installation of net metering on solar powered tube wells and remove all the hurdles immediately in this regard. This facility would significantly reduce the electricity bills of tube… Continue reading DISCOs directed to inform farmers about net metering: Hammad Azhar

Gas pressure improves in Karachi after removal of illegal compressors: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Monday said the Karachi city had started witnessing improved gas pressure after the SSGC launched an effective operation against the elements depriving other consumers of the commodity through pumps and compressors. The minister, in a tweet, said there was a “dramatic improvement in the gas pressure… Continue reading Gas pressure improves in Karachi after removal of illegal compressors: Hammad

Development works carried out expeditiously in Lahore: Hammad

LAHORE, Jan 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said on Saturday that development works in Lahore are being carried out expeditiously with regard to electricity and gas. Attention is being paid to the development of all areas of the city. He expressed these views while talking to media here at Jinnah Hall MCL… Continue reading Development works carried out expeditiously in Lahore: Hammad

Japanese ambassador calls on Hammad Azhar

Japanese ambassador calls on Hammad Azhar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP):Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mitsuhiro Wada called on Federal Minister of Energy Hammad Azhar here Thursday and matters of Pakistan-Japan collaboration in the energy sector came under discussion. Showing satisfaction at the current level of bilateral ties, Minister Hammad Azhar appreciated the longstanding engagement of Japan with Pakistan for improving its… Continue reading Japanese ambassador calls on Hammad Azhar

Pakistan thanks Qatar for timely LNG supplies despite shortage globally

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Pakistan on Tuesday thanked Qatar for ensuring timely supplies of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to it despite the commodity’s shortage in the international market. Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar expressed the gratitude during a virtual meeting with Qatar’s Minister/Chief Executive for Energy Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, a news release said. During the… Continue reading Pakistan thanks Qatar for timely LNG supplies despite shortage globally

Govt. brings much-needed reforms to streamline energy matters: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Friday said the government had brought the much-needed reforms to streamline the matters related to pricing of the imported gas for the domestic sector, new electricity generation contracts through a competitive and transparent process. Elaborating the two key energy reforms, the minister tweeted that the law… Continue reading Govt. brings much-needed reforms to streamline energy matters: Hammad

PTI govt will continue exposing opposition’s corruption: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Minister for Energy Muhammad Hammad Azhar Wednesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government would continue unveiling the corruption of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders. “Whatever fuss you create, we will continue unearthing billions of rupees deposited in the accounts of your lower staff, peons and ‘rairhi walas’,”… Continue reading PTI govt will continue exposing opposition’s corruption: Hammad

Opposition disrupts NA proceeding on pretext of ministers’ absence: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Wednesday regretted over the attitude of the opposition parties in the National Assembly during the debate on Supplementary Finance Bill-2021, who disrupted the House proceeding on the pretext of ministers’ absence. He, in a tweet said, the treasury benches listened to a three-hour speech of… Continue reading Opposition disrupts NA proceeding on pretext of ministers’ absence: Hammad

Murree tragedy: Hammad for avoiding point-scoring on tragedies

Hammad regrets over regime change attempts under int’l conspiracy

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Monday underlined the need to avoid political point-scoring on tragedies like Murree snowfall and suggested evolving a comprehensive strategy to tackle such a situation effectively in future. The minister said Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) kept its workforce engaged with the local administration of Murree… Continue reading Murree tragedy: Hammad for avoiding point-scoring on tragedies

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