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New Leadership Takes Charge of Hazara Wrestling Association
PROVINCE REPORT
ABBOTTABAD: The Hazara Wrestling Association elected its new office-bearers unanimously during elections held on Friday under the supervision of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wrestling Association.
Muhammad Hammad was elected President, Waseem Khan Senior Vice President, Ahmed Ali General Secretary, and Moazam Ali Waqar Treasurer. The newly elected body pledged to promote wrestling across Hazara Division by encouraging youth participation, organizing quality competitions, and strengthening the sport at district and provincial levels.
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NTC Launches Landmark Solar Infrastructure Deployment Program Through Public-Private Partnership
PROVINCE REPORT
ISLAMABAD: The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) has officially launched the NTC Solar Infrastructure Deployment Program (SIDP), a landmark initiative that marks a significant milestone in the Corporation’s commitment to energy efficiency, operational resilience, and environmental sustainability.
The SIDP aims to harness renewable solar energy to power NTC’s offices, telecommunications exchanges, data centres, and operational facilities across Pakistan. By transitioning to clean energy, NTC seeks to substantially reduce electricity costs, enhance energy reliability, and support the Government of Pakistan’s national renewable energy objectives.
To formalize the initiative, an official Contract Signing Ceremony was held today in Islamabad between NTC and a consortium comprising Kasib Builders and Developers (Pvt.) Ltd., Zeeruk International (Pvt.) Ltd., and Zeeruk Energy Development (Pvt.) Ltd.
The SIDP will be implemented under the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) framework. Under this model, the Joint Venture will fully finance, design, install, operate, and maintain advanced solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at designated NTC sites. Upon completion of the concession period, ownership of the entire solar infrastructure will be transferred to NTC.
Beyond reducing recurring operational expenditures, the transition to solar energy will significantly lower NTC’s carbon footprint while reinforcing the Corporation’s commitment to environmentally responsible and sustainable operations.
Speaking at the ceremony, NTC Management emphasized the strategic importance of the project:
“The SIDP represents a transformative step towards reducing our dependence on conventional energy sources while delivering long-term financial and operational benefits. By investing in innovative and sustainable technologies, NTC is strengthening a modern, resilient, and energy-efficient telecommunications infrastructure that supports Pakistan’s transition towards a greener and more sustainable future.”
NTC is the official telecommunications service provider to the Government of Pakistan, delivering secure, reliable, and state-of-the-art ICT and telecommunications services to federal and provincial government departments, autonomous bodies, public sector institutions, and defense organizations nationwide.
