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Dams of Pakistan

Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by MairaS.

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Many dams (big and small) have been constructed on the mighty River Indus and its tributaries. The big dams are multi purpose dams which supply water for domestic and industrial purposes, generate electricity, irrigate fields and also store rain water. Some of the dams are: 1. Tarbela Dam With a height of 143 meters and [...]

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Alternate power resources for Pakistan

Alternate power resources for Pakistan

Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by MairaS.

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There is an acute shortage of conventional power sources all over the world today. Most of the countries are searching for unconventional or alternative power resources to help them maintain a balance between the earth’s geology and the need for energy consumption. Pakistan has been doing its best over the past few years to successfully [...]

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The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission

The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by MairaS.

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The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has a long history dating back to 1956 when the first Atomic Energy Research Council was established. Further changes took place and the Atomic Energy Commission was incorporated under an Act. The Commission realized other modifications when it was transferred from the Science and Technology Research Division of Pakistan to [...]

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Alternate Energy Resources in Pakistan

Alternate Energy Resources in Pakistan

Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by MairaS.

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The people of Pakistan are in severe crisis regarding the energy deployments remaining in the nation reserves. The need to explore alternate energy resources in Pakistan has never been more urgent and immediate as now. There are a lot of problems which are posing deep concern in the use of conventional sources of energy. Global [...]

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The Advantages of Solar Power

The Advantages of Solar Power

Posted on 14. Mar, 2009 by MairaS.

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With the depletion of natural reserves of fuels and other conventional sources of energy, solar power is starting to mainstream in Pakistan. The Pakistan think tank has realized the importance of tapping the sun for energy resources that will help the country in powering ahead for its technology. There are many advantages of solar power [...]

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydroelectric power in Pakistan

Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydroelectric power in Pakistan

Posted on 14. Mar, 2009 by MairaS.

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Hydro-electric power is the production of power through the use of water. When water is made to fall using the gravitational pull of the earth, there arises a power which can be used for generating electricity. This is a concept which is fast picking up pace in Pakistan because of the acute shortage of regular [...]

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