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Engin­eering Development Board to prepare Power Sector Indigenisation Plan

Engin­eering Development Board to prepare Power Sector Indigenisation Plan

ISLAMABAD: The Engin­eering Development Board (EDB) has been tasked by the Ministry of Energy under the National Electricity Policy 2021 and National...

23.01.2025 10

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Kalbe Ali

PM orders probe into dredging contract of Karachi Port Trust

PM orders probe into dredging contract of Karachi Port Trust

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an inquiry into the alleged procurement violations in a dredging contract awarded by the Karachi Port...

23.01.2025 30

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Kalbe Ali

Pakistani markets festering with private and state-owned cartelisation are undermining competition

Several silent but formidable forces have been hindering market competition in Pakistan’s economic landscape: monopolies, cartels, and the dominance...

21.01.2025 30

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Telecom operators resent 300pc hike in router prices

Telecom operators resent 300pc hike in router prices

ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has raised concerns over a 300 per cent increase in the price of fibre broadband routers, warning...

18.01.2025 20

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Kalbe Ali

Ogra cracks down on adulterated LPG sale

Ogra cracks down on adulterated LPG sale

ISLAMABAD: With ample stocks available in the country, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has launched a major operation against the sale of...

13.01.2025 30

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Govt sees price stability amid ample fertiliser supplies

Govt sees price stability amid ample fertiliser supplies

ISLAMABAD: The Fer­tiliser Review Committee has expressed satisfaction with fertiliser production and its market supply position. The meeting,...

11.01.2025 20

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IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja reviews progress on Starlink licence

IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja reviews progress on Starlink licence

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja held a meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from Starlink to...

09.01.2025 20

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Kalbe Ali

Co­­mpetition Commission of Pakistan imposed fines to tune of Rs275m in 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Co­­mpetition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) impo­sed penalties worth Rs275 mi­­llion on companies in­­v­olved in...

02.01.2025 3

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Power Minister Awais recalls struggle to reform power sector amid chronic issues

ISLAMABAD: As the end of the calendar year approaches, Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari highlighted the government’s key...

30.12.2024 5

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Preparations begin for linking country to new undersea internet cable system

ISLAMABAD: While Pakistan on Tuesday technically disconnected SMW-3 undersea cable, the oldest submarine internet network, at the same time it...

26.12.2024 20

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Mobile production falls 8pc in Nov

ISLAMABAD: While local mobile manufacturing declined in November, the companies were optimistic about a robust new year. According to the Pakistan...

25.12.2024 5

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Three Karachi dairy bodies fined for price manipulation

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed penalties on three Karachi-based dairy associations for colluding to manipulate...

23.12.2024 4

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Frozen dessert makers fined for mislabelling ice cream

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commis­sion of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed penalties of Rs75 million each on two manufacturers of frozen desserts for...

22.12.2024 20

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Bidders suspect foul play in Karachi Port Trust’s dredging contract

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is set to award an important dredging contract to a bidder previously disqualified due to insufficient...

20.12.2024 6

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IT firms not fully remitting export earnings: finance minister

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb noted on Friday that IT companies were not remitting the actual amount despite a steady increase in...

15.12.2024 7

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IT industry ‘loses $1m’ due to one hour of net outage

ISLAMABAD: The IT industry has claimed that one hour of internet outage or disruption results in a loss of more than one million dollars for the...

04.12.2024 20

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Competition tribunal to get chief soon: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed that a robust competition framework is vital for economic gro­wth, fostering innovation...

23.11.2024 4

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Fresh policy to transition 30pc vehicles to electric by 2030

• Rs50,000 subsidy for electric bikes, Rs200,000 for rickshaws announced • PAMA raises concerns over NEV policy’s impact on local auto...

21.11.2024 3

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NA panel questions PTCL authority to sell assets

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT & Telecom questioned the authority of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL)...

20.11.2024 2

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Gunvor Group allowed stake buying in Total Parco

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of 50 per cent shareholding in Total Parco...

19.11.2024 2

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Draft policy seeks financial security for ship owners

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Mari­time Affairs has prepared the draft of a new shipping policy, which includes provisions aimed at providing...

14.11.2024 3

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Govt proposes tax breaks for ‘expensive’ new energy vehicles

ISLAMABAD: The government has started consultations for the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, aimed at revolutionising the country’s...

12.11.2024 10

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Govt proposes tax breaks for ‘expensive’ NEVs

ISLAMABAD: The government has started consultations for the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, aimed at revolutionising the country’s...

12.11.2024 10

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National Transmission and Dispatch Company divided into three companies

ISLAMABAD: Energy Minister Awais Khan Leghari announced the dissolution of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) on Saturday,...

10.11.2024 2

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Kalbe Ali

NTDC divided into three companies

ISLAMABAD: Energy Minister Awais Khan Leghari announced the dissolution of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) on Saturday,...

10.11.2024 2

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SOE dominance hinders power sector competition

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has said that the strong presence of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the transmission and...

09.11.2024 1

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No more sugar exports; cane crushing to start from 21st

ISLAMABAD: The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) has turned down the request for additional exports and warned that the export permits of mills that do...

08.11.2024 1

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SECP cautions people against surge in fake investment schemes

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has again cautioned people regarding a surge in fraudulent investment schemes...

02.11.2024 3

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IT ministry, regulator fail to reach settlement with LDI operators

ISLAMABAD: The Mi­­nistry of IT and Telecom as well as telecom regulator have failed to reach any settlement with Long Distance & International...

31.10.2024 1

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PTCL group faces troubled financial path

ISLAMABAD: PTCL group, the country’s largest tele­com conglomerate, appears to be heading down a similar troubled path as other beleaguered...

27.10.2024 6

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Hearing in PTCL-Telenor merger ends amid rivals’ opposition

ISLAMABAD: Reiterating their concerns over the proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan by PTCL, Jazz and Wateen informed a three-member bench of...

25.10.2024 2

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Zong opposes Telenor’s acquisition by PTCL

ISLAMABAD: Arguing before the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday against the proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd...

23.10.2024 30

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Low-performing entities of science, technology ministry face closure

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is facing overhaul after a subcommittee has recommended to the higher-powered committee on...

17.10.2024 4

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PTCL quarterly loss surges to Rs15.3bn

ISLAMABAD: Despite a 15.3 per cent growth in revenues, the Pakistan Telecom­m­unication Company Ltd (PTCL) on Tuesday announced net loss widened...

16.10.2024 2

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800Gbps WDM system launched

ISLAMABAD: The country’s first 800 Gbps per wavelength for faster and more efficient internet connectivity has been launched by the PTCL. The new...

10.10.2024 1

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Pakistan mulls lifting ban on livestock export

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to lift the ban on the commercial export of sheep and goats imposed more than a decade back, mainly responding to the...

06.10.2024 8

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Competition concerns emerge in PTCL’s bid for Telenor

ISLAMABAD: Wateen Telecom and Jazz Telecom voiced strong opposition to the proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan by PTCL and its merger with...

03.10.2024 4

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CCP begins review of PTCL-Telenor merger

ISLAMABAD: Amid objections from stakeholders in the telecom sector, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Monday held the first hearing...

01.10.2024 3

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National policy on electric vehicles likely next month

ISLAMABAD: The Min­istry of Industries is likely to finalise the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) policy in Octo­ber, which aims to promote local...

25.09.2024 3

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Digital payments to IT vendors abroad shortly

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khwaja has announced that arrangements are underway to...

24.09.2024 3

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20 brands issued notices for deceptive discount ads

ISLAMABAD: The Com­­­­petition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued notices to 20 brands for alleged deceptive marketing, and the scope of...

22.09.2024 2

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Punjab govt takes U-turn on power subsidy for Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: In a surprise move, the Punjab government has withdrawn the much-publicised electricity subsidy for consumers in Islamabad for...

12.09.2024 10

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LDI firms cannot be shut down, Senate committee told

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications was informed on Monday that the operations of Long...

10.09.2024 1

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SECP issues paper to foster capital formation

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a consultation paper on areas of improvement in the public offering...

07.09.2024 2

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IT accounted for 35pc of total service-sector exports in 2023

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT services exports have grown 2.7 times since 2014, making up 35 per cent of all service-sector exports in 2023, according to...

06.09.2024 4

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PTA gets five proposals for 5G spectrum auction

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tele­comm­unication Authority (PTA) has received five proposals from international consultants to oversee the 5G spectrum...

03.09.2024 3

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OCAC decries regulator’s ‘favouritism’

ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) — which represents the companies refining and distributing oil — has accused the regulator...

01.09.2024 4

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Kalbe Ali

Telenor Microfinance Bank pre-tax profit surges

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) posted a profit before tax of Rs2.6 billion during the first half of calendar 2024, showing an increase...

31.08.2024 1

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PTCL incurs Rs3.4bn quarterly loss

ISLAMABAD: Due to the increased operating expenses and jump in the financing cost, the Pakistan Tele­commun­ic­a­t­ion Company Ltd (PTCL)...

29.08.2024 3

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French agency offers Rs1.2bn cheaper funding to SMEs

ISLAMABAD: The French aid agency has allocated Rs1.2 billion in concessional finance to 90 SMEs in Women Ventures and GreenFin Innovations in...

28.08.2024 2

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