Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Bitcoin mining electricity consumption exceeds compared to last year

Bitcoin

As per the BloombergNEF report, bitcoin (BTC) miners have used more electricity as compared to last year. This year miners are on track to have used 91TWh electricity, or around the equal amount as Pakistan, BloombergNEF stated. The estimated energy that was used the previous year was approximately 67 terawatt-hours (TWh). The mining becomes more … Read more

Pak-Afghan ties will help boost cooperation in economic, trade sphere: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan

Afghan Minister for Industry and Commerce and Mr. Nisar Ahmed Faizi Ghoryani, Minister for Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday (today).

During the meeting, the Prime Minister remarked that Pakistan and Afghanistan have untapped economic synergies and complementarities, which could be best realized through cooperation in the economic and trade sphere.

The Prime Minister mentioned the Trans-Afghan railway line project, “Mazar-e-Sharif – Kabul – Peshawar,” and highlighted Pakistan’s support to Uzbekistan’s efforts to secure financing for the project.

On the other hand, the premier also talkef to a delegation led by President National Assembly of Republic of Djibouti Mohamed Ali Houmed in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Prime Minister further underlined that Pakistan would soon be establishing its resident diplomatic Mission in Djibouti.

They also exchanged views on the importance of peace and security in the regional context of both Pakistan and Djibouti.

President National Assembly of Djibouti appreciated Pakistan’s historical support and expressed the hope that visit of Parliamentary delegation would help in further consolidating bilateral relations.

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PM meets Governor KP; directed supply of affordable power supply to industries

Prime Minister Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Wednesday called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Shah Farman and Saifullah Niazi in Islamabad.

They both discussed the overall political situation and the future course of action.

The Governor KP briefed the Prime Minister on development in tribal districts and the opportunities being provided to the youth of the region to play an effective role in progress and development of the country.

Moreover, he also chaired a meeting on energy sector, he expressed satisfaction over reforms being made in energy sector.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the reforms should be designed keeping in view the future needs and they should be long-lasting.

The meeting discussed improvement in production and transmission of electricity, making energy mix better and environment friendly, and the proposed projects of generating cheap electricity.

In addition, the meeting was informed on the progress in ongoing projects.

The premier was also apprised about the agreements made by the previous governments and their negative effects on economy and ordinary people.

He was also briefed about the steps taken for relief of the common man and the industry despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

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