The recent decision by the Pakistani government to grant approval for the import of solar panels without prior consultation with the Ministry of Science and Technology has sparked widespread criticism. Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Maqsood, revealed that the policy was formulated without consulting the Ministry, sparking controversy.
The issue came to light during a meeting of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, where Chairman Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) stated that the Cabinet had approved the policy, but the implementation details remained unclear. Federal Minister Khalid Maqsood criticized the policy, stating that it was formulated without consulting the Ministry, adding that he was unaware of the details of the policy.
The Minister further stated that the policy was unclear, and no studies had been conducted prior to its formulation. He expressed concerns that other countries might not approve the policy, as it lacked clarity. The Secretary of Science and Technology, on the other hand, proposed that the laboratory should be activated with the help of South Korea, and that the company’s product should be tested before allowing its import.
During the meeting, Senator Saif Hashmi expressed his skepticism about the policy, stating that it was unclear how the International Borders would approve the policy. Chairman PCSIR replied that the details of the policy were being obtained from the Ministry of Commerce.
The meeting also discussed the need for testing solar inverters along with solar panels, as the quality of inverters varied greatly. Senator Khalil Ahmed expressed concerns that people were being deceived by fake inverters.
The controversy surrounding the policy has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some criticizing the government for its unilateral decision. The issue remains a contentious topic, with many questioning the wisdom of the policy.
In other news, five police officers lost their lives in a firing incident, while three others were injured. The suspects fled the scene after the firing. Justice Raheel Kamran, in a 17-page judgment, rejected the request of a government official to restore his services.
In a separate incident, a solar panel laboratory in Karachi’s Export Processing Zone caught fire, but was brought under control by the Fire Brigade. In Lahore, 591 cases of violence against women were registered in 2025. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will auction 75% of its shares in a bid to revamp the airline.
In Sindh, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting to discuss the development strategy and investment plans for the province. The meeting approved the comprehensive development policy for the upcoming financial year.
A Pakistani national, Armanullah, died under unclear circumstances near the Iran-Turkey border. A fire broke out in a factory in Karachi’s Export Processing Zone, which was brought under control by the Fire Brigade. In Lahore, 591 cases of violence against women were registered in 2025.
A Pakistani police officer, Shahrbanu Naqvi, has once again become the subject of discussion on social media. In a separate incident, a woman in Uttar Pradesh, India, was arrested for murdering her husband and throwing his body into a canal and then into the Ganges River.
In cricket news, Indian players in the Under-19 Asia Cup final allegedly provoked Pakistani players. A woman in India was arrested for murdering her husband and disposing of his body in a canal and river.
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