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PM announces 100,000 free laptops for students PM says distribution of laptops will cover all four provinces and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the distribution of 100,000 free laptops among talented students across the country on merit, during an International Youth Day event in Islamabad on Tuesday. Premier stated that the distribution of these laptops will cover all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism. He added that these laptops would be separate from the scheme for laptops through interest-based loans. Referring to Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the prime minister mentioned that Pakistan’s victory on May 10 against a numerically larger and more boastful enemy had instilled a new vigour in the entire nation. He urged the youth to build on the spirit of this achievement and work hard to bring honour to the country. Earlier, during the ceremony, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood, said the government’s merit-based programs for youth had enabled talented and des...

Sui Southern Gas Company suspends gas supply to industries


 Pakistan has been facing a severe gas shortage for several years, and the situation has worsened in recent months. The country's gas supply-demand gap has widened, and as a result, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has had to suspend gas supplies to captive power plants and industries.

The SSGC's decision to suspend gas supplies has come as a blow to industries and captive power plants that rely heavily on gas for their operations. The suspension of gas supplies has caused significant disruptions to production processes, and many factories have been forced to shut down or reduce their production capacity.

Industries such as textiles, ceramics, and chemicals are among the worst affected by the gas shortage. These industries require a constant supply of gas to operate their machinery and equipment, and the suspension of gas supplies has resulted in a loss of productivity and revenue.

Captive power plants, which generate electricity for industries, have also been hit hard by the gas shortage. These plants use gas as their primary fuel, and the suspension of gas supplies has forced many of them to switch to alternative fuels such as diesel or furnace oil, which are more expensive and less efficient.

The gas shortage has also had a significant impact on the country's economy. Pakistan's exports have been affected by the gas shortage, as many industries that rely on gas for their operations have been unable to meet their export targets. The shortage of gas has also led to an increase in the cost of production, which has further reduced the competitiveness of Pakistani products in the global market.

To address the gas shortage, the Pakistani government needs to take immediate and decisive action. The government must invest in infrastructure and exploration to increase the country's gas production capacity. The government should also encourage the use of alternative fuels such as solar and wind energy, which are abundant in Pakistan.

In conclusion, the gas shortage in Pakistan has had a severe impact on industries and captive power plants. The suspension of gas supplies has caused significant disruptions to production processes and has affected the country's economy. The Pakistani government must take swift action to address the gas shortage and ensure a constant and reliable supply of gas to industries and power plants.

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