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Jazz secures 190 MHz in Pakistan spectrum auction as government triples available bandwidth

VEON's Pakistani subsidiary Jazz has acquired 190 MHz of mobile spectrum in a government auction that tripled available bandwidth to 754 MHz. The USD 239.5 million acquisition, payable in rupees from 2027, supports Jazz's network expansion and digital services rollout across Pakistan's growing connectivity market.

Pakistan | 1 month ago

Water & Sanitation

Nasirabad Irrigation Department launches emergency canal clearance to secure Rabi season water supply

The Nasirabad Irrigation Department has begun an urgent canal-cleaning operation to ensure smooth water distribution for farmers ahead of the Rabi season.

2 months ago • Pakistan

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Energy & Power | 3 days ago

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure | 3 days ago

USACE awards $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan for invasive carp deterrents at Brandon road project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.

Energy & Power | 3 days ago

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore win contract for FLNG mooring installation in Argentina

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Government & Policy | 3 days ago

NASA awards $76m data science contract to Development Seed for Marshall space flight center

NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.