By Umer Bhatti
THE Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) commissioned only one pilot project of producing electricity from wind energy in 2009 in collaboration with SUNEC China at Kalarkahar, having a capacity of 10x2KW while no practical steps were taken for power generation from solar energy. Continue reading »
BEIJING: China is set to become the world’s third largest wind power producer in 2009, state media reported, as the Asian giant seeks various ways to expand energy supply to power its economic boom.
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* Madrassas, schools, public places all attacked by terrorists
* Provincial govt adds to fear with over-the-top ‘security measures’
* All entry points into city monitored, vehicles checked
* Defence analyst says govt’s measures adding to insecurity among masses
* Psychologist says child trauma cases doubled in 2009
* Theatres targeted, World Performing Arts festival cancelled
* No Lollywood film released on Eid for the first time
* Ali Zafar weds, Meera’s ‘marriage’ rules gossip columns
By Ali Usman
In terms of arts and culture, the year 2009 can almost be classified as “forgettable”, since most such activities were overshadowed by the fear of terrorism that gripped the city this year. Many events had to be cancelled or postponed and no international events took place this year. Continue reading »
Rashid Naeem Khan
Pakistan is passing through the most critical juncture of its history. The economy is in shambles and terrorism is shaking the very foundations of the country. In the last two and a half years Pakistan has witnessed dozens of suicidal attacks in which thousands of innocent people including the former Prime Minister and leader of the ruling party have died in these attacks. Property worth billion of rupees has also been damaged. An operation has been launched against terrorism but no meaningful success has been achieved so far. Continue reading »