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• Addition of 50 MW in the national grid through the installation and commissioning of wind farm in Jhimpir
• This agreement underscores GE’s longstanding commitment to Pakistan and will contribute to the nation’s target to increase the percentage of indigenous sources of power generation.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) GE Renewable Energy [GE: NYSE] and Hawa Energy (Pvt.) Ltd today inaugurated the 50 MW wind farm, Hawa Power Project, in the Gharo-Keti Bandar Wind Corridor in Jhimpir, Sindh – a highly anticipated launch that seeks to further drive the growth of renewable energy in Pakistan. The project is installed with 29, 1.7-103 wind turbines, with implementation of the project undertaken by Power China, as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor. 

The 50 MW project is the fourth in Pakistan to feature GE’s advanced wind turbines. In addition to the provision of wind turbines, GE will also provide 10 years of operations and maintenance services as part of the contract, making it a one-stop shop for Hawa Power Project. This agreement will encompass technical experience, data-driven insights and industry-leading trouble-shooting practices, smart maintenance and repairs while prioritizing lifecycle costs and guaranteed availability.

Dr. Manar Al Moneef, General Manager of GE Renewable Energy in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, said: “GE has a rich heritage of more than six decades of collaboration and partnership in Pakistan, cementing its position as a committed solutions provider to the energy sector. The commissioning of this fourth wind farm and its provision of an additional 50 MW of renewable energy, which serves to create critical capacity that didn’t previously exist, and meet the low-cost and reliable electricity needs of thousands of citizens, is a proud moment for us.”

GE’s 1.7-100/103 wind turbine offers a 47 percent increase in swept area when compared to GE’s 1.6-82.5 turbine, resulting in a 24 percent increase in Annual Energy Production (AEP) at 7.5 m/s. This increase in blade swept area allows greater energy capture and improved project economics for wind developers. GE has been providing advanced wind turbines for the development of wind power plants in the Jhimpir corridor in Thatta district, adding more power to the national grid.

Farman Lodhi, Chief Executive Officer, Hawa Energy, said: “This partnership is built on numerous critical factors, including the exceptional reliability provided as well as the commitment to deliver by GE. All 29 turbines are now online, feeding power into the national grid and can meet the needs of more than 20,000 households. I look forward to seeing this project bridging a part of the power supply-demand gap in the country.”

GE Renewable Energy is one of the world’s leading wind turbine suppliers, with more than 35,000 wind turbines installed globally. GE is focused on supporting Pakistan’s socio-economic growth, with technologies that generate more than 1/3 of the country’s electricity.

Sarim Sheikh, President & CEO of GE Pakistan, Iran & Afghanistan, said: “GE is committed to supporting local developers in Pakistan to build additional wind power capacity in the country. This project is a significant step toward an increase power generation from alternative sources of energy, a supply which is abundant in Sindh. It is a moment of pride for me to see our presence in Pakistan grow from strength-to-strength, especially given the profound impact these types of projects have on local communities.”

The Government of Pakistan has tasked the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) to ensure 5 percent of total national power generation capacity to be generated through renewable energy technologies by the year 2030, following the U.S. Agency for International Development and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that Pakistan has over 132 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy capacity.

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan’s first online catering website daig.com.pk; a project by Deen Foods has been launched officially. Deen Foods and Catering is a well-known and famous name in catering industry in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Daig.com.pk is a completely online catering website which provides you wide online menu range to choose from.

It is replacing traditional catering experience which usually takes multiple visits before finalization. The mechanism is based on the website for placing order. Each order is placed by following three simple steps, choose a Daig from menu, fill in your address and pay on delivery. The computerized systems and order management make them more efficient than any other catering facility available.

Daig is currently providing catering services in the twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad but they have a future expansion plan to other cities. With the current digital transformation of businesses, it was becoming a necessity to have such online platform for catering which provides catering online or just a few clicks away.

CEO Daig, Mr. Waqas Yaseen is determined to provide an extraordinary catering experience with Daig, He says, “We are focused on providing people with effortless solutions, saving time and digitalizing everything related to catering which will also save our customers from visiting catering outlets. It is going to be choosing from online to receiving at your doorstep. It is an era where people like ordering things online, internet has taken over many physical businesses, and we want to keep this tradition or ordering Daig alive by providing online facility”

On the event of launch Mr. Lijian Zhao DCM at Embassy of Peoples Republic of China said, “Initiatives like Daig.com.pk are going to promote growth in the ecommerce sector of Pakistan. This will eventually have positive impact on economic growth of Pakistan.”

Ambreen Shah Vice President of Power China Hub Generation Company also appreciated the quality standard and taste of food served by Daig at the launch event, she showed her positive interest on the concept of digitalizing the traditional catering for the people who prefer online order placement.

Daig is an initiative to serve people in this fast pace life where it is hard for them to spare time and physically visit outlets. The quality, standard and efficient service is assurance that it is going to be time saving as well as of great value delivered for their money spent.

For further details and placing order log on to www.daig.com.pk

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  Uber, the global smartphone app that offers safe, reliable and affordable transport options for riders and drivers, has joined hands with Elahi Group (EGC) to launch an innovative ‘Rickshaw Financing Program’ for Uber partner-drivers in Pakistan.

Through this partnership, Uber aims to provide a solution for driver-partners who are unable to finance their own vehicle. With EGC’s ‘Vehicle Installment Program’, the new and existing Uber driver-partners, especially those who do not have access to a vehicle or credit record, can pay down the cost of a rickshaw in affordable installments over a financing period of up to 3 years.

Omar Askari, Head of Business Development at Uber Pakistan said: “There is a dearth of efficient financing options in the rickshaw market. Our partnership with The Elahi Group will deliver a program that provides our driver partners access to a vehicle in an easy and affordable manner. We are excited to build a mechanism that empowers our fellow citizens to benefit from the economic opportunity our technology platform facilitates.”

Speaking about the partnership, Danish Elahi – CEO of Elahi Group of Companies, said: “This innovative Rickshaw Financing Program, in collaboration with Uber Pakistan, is an ideal response to the increasing demand for affordable and creative transportation services in Pakistan. We are looking forward to bringing this program to Uber partner-drivers, creating a pathway for them to utilise the economic opportunities available to them through Uber and be active and empowered members of the community.”

The Rickshaw Financing Program is part of Uber Pakistan’s commitment to increase the supply of affordable Uber products in Pakistan, create more economic opportunities and empower marginalized individuals.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  CCI Pakistan, Coca-Cola’s bottler in Pakistan inaugurated its Greenfield bottling plant in Faisalabad today. CCI Pakistan is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI), headquartered in Turkey, the sixth-largest bottler in the Coca-Cola system globally. Set up with an investment of US$ 45 million, the facility is CCI Pakistan’s 6^th plant in the country and CCI’s 26^th in the region. The new plant in Faisalabad comprises of CCI’s fastest and highest capacity PET lines and will add 450 million liters to the company’s volume annually. CCI has invested more than US$ 500 million in its business in Pakistan since 2008.

CCI Pakistan has a total of 25 production lines, 530+ distributors and more 330,000 sales points and is catering to a consumer base of 208 million people. In the last 10 years CCI Pakistan has almost doubled its market share.

Speaking at the occasion Mr. Tuncay Özilhan, Chairman Anadolu Group and Coca-Cola İçecek stated, “I am extremely proud to be here today for the opening of CCI’s Faisalabad Greenfield Plant. When we decided to invest in Pakistan back in 2006, we were very confident about the future of this nation. And today I’m pleased to see how our combined efforts have materialized and brought us such a long way in these last 12 years. We continue to expand our investment and business in Pakistan, as is evident from this project being inaugurated today. Knowing Pakistan’s friendly and hardworking people, trusting Pakistan’s talented workforce and promising youth and fascinated by the very rich and diverse culture of this nation, I can, once again, affirm my belief in the future of this country.”

Also speaking at the occasion CCI Pakistan General Manager, Mr. John M. Galvin said: “We have had a great start to 2018. In addition to the Faisalabad inauguration we also launched our new water brand Dasani earlier this month. We have further diversified our portfolio with the launch of Monster and Mutant in the energy category.”

Also present at the occasion were: His Excellency Mr. Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana Governor, Punjab, His Excellency Mr.Mustafa Yurdakul, Turkish Ambassador, Her Excellency Ms. Aisha Pasha, Finance Minister Punjab, Mr. Burak Başarır, CEO Coca-Cola İçecek, Mr. Brian Smith, President of The Coca-Cola Company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Group, Mr. Zoran Vucinic, President Middle East & North and Mr. Rizwan Ullah Khan GM The Coca-Cola Export Corporation Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir)  Home to leading local and international brands, Dolmen Mall Clifton is hosting a furniture, home and garden accessories exhibition from 18th – 22nd April 2018.

Renowned architects, socialites and customers will visit the weeklong, Home Meets Style exhibit to endorse and buy the furniture brands suiting their preference. Affordable and customized package displays, larger than life creative furniture decorations and prominent brands activities will intrigue all onlookers.

Dolmen Mall is home to some of the best and biggest furniture franchises in the country. The products range from kitchen furniture and tableware to office décor, bathroom accessories, garden furnishings, and one-of-a-kind handmade Afghan carpets.

Other than mall brands like Habitt, Interwood, Ideas by Gul Ahmed and Object, external furniture brands like East West Interiors, Adore Furniture, Fotile Kitchen and Index Furniture will also participate by setting up their own furniture exhibits and consultancy. The people visiting will get a chance to witness the best in home décor and can choose from a variety. Dolmen Mall will also celebrate Earth Day by hosting a “plant a tree” drive by giving free plants to mall customers.

“What many people don’t know about Dolmen Mall Clifton is that other than the clothing and accessories we are the largest hub of branded furniture selection under one roof. The purpose of Home Meets Style sort events is to create an interest from people who look for unique collectible items or simply wanting to redecorate their own homes at a convenient location like Dolmen Mall” said Anum Nadeem – Director, Dolmen Group