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Nepra estimates Rs1.6 fall in average tariff

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday claimed that the average national power tariff would be cheaper by...

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Corporates dole out Rs24bn for social causes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s corporate sector donated about Rs23.65 billion for various social sector causes in 2023, up 41 per cent over Rs16.76bn in...

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ECC approves winter power package to spur demand

ISLAMABAD: The Eco­nomic Coordination Com­m­i­ttee (ECC) on Tuesday formally approved subsidy-neutral discounted electricity rates for incremental...

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Sale of 35pc new gas reserves okayed after 11 months

ISLAMABAD: Over one-third of the newly discovered gas reserves would be sold to private companies, a high-level committee decided on Monday. The...

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Pakistan needs $390bn for low-carbon transition by 2050: ADB

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will require more than $390 billion in additional investment by 2050 through the coal-to-gas transition in the industry,...

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Finance czar vows no more tax breaks for traders, farmers

• Aurangzeb says paying fair share of tax ‘now compulsory’; asserts ‘use of force’ for recovery • Calls for Charter of Environment to...

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Three energy projects cleared for $200m loan

ISLAMABAD: The Ce­n­­tral Development Working Party (CDWP) on Friday cleared three power sector projects worth around Rs59 billion to secure a $200...

16.11.2024 20

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Power users may get refund for fourth month

ISLAMABAD: Reporting a reversal of the declining trend in power consumption after many months, public sector power companies have sought a Rs1.016 per...

16.11.2024 10

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Govt, IMF wrap up talks after rare revision of fiscal data

• After being in deficit a fortnight ago, ministry’s figures show Punjab enjoying ‘surplus’ • Climate financing, govt’s request to expand...

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Govt, IMF in a fix over energy sector issues

• Fears rise over ‘default-like situation’ in PSO, two gas utilities • Govt insists gas supply disconnection to CPPs ‘recipe for disaster’...

15.11.2024 20

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Neelum-Jhelum’s troubled portion to get Rs23bn repairs

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to repair the faulty portion of the Headrace Tunnel (HRT) of the 969-megawatt Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project...

15.11.2024 20

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Mini-budget unlikely as IMF satisfied with tax steps

• Hike in petroleum levy, imposition of GST on petroleum products not expected anytime soon • Govt sees economic activity picking up next month...

14.11.2024 20

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CDWP clears seven projects worth Rs560bn

ISLAMABAD The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Tuesday cleared seven development projects with an estimated cost of about Rs560 billion,...

13.11.2024 10

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IMF seeks update on revenue system’s digital overhaul

• Holds introductory meeting with finance minister • Govt pledges to end gas supply to captive power plants by Jan • Lender’s team to hold...

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Govt sticks to revenue targets, vows to overcome shortfalls

ISLAMABAD: At the opening of an unplanned official visit of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan authorities on Monday stuck to budgeted...

12.11.2024 20

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Regulators keeping 15 Iesco vehicles, FIA told

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has reported to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) that a fleet of its 15 vehicles was in...

11.11.2024 20

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Abolition of basic pay system, new plan for hospitals part of reform agenda

ISLAMABAD: The government is considering abolishing the basic pay scales (BPS), starting with non-gazetted staff in the public sector, and replacing...

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Govt unveils winter package to boost power consumption

• Users to get 18-50pc discount on additional usage over previous years’ levels • Minister says package announced after IMF approval ISLAMABAD:...

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Ahsan assures Chinese envoy of steps to ensure workers’ safety

• Both sides agree to soon finalise financing arrangements for first phase of ML-1 • NA body calls for swift action on development, strategic Main...

08.11.2024 20

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Ministries asked to comply with cost-cutting plans

ISLAMABAD: In an effort to expedite the elimination of contingency posts, the Ministry of Finance has instructed all federal ministries, divisions and...

08.11.2024 20

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Power companies’ inefficiency costs users Rs60bn

ISLAMABAD: Highlighting about Rs60 billion worth of cost of inefficiency being charged to consumers in three months, the National Electric Power...

07.11.2024 10

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New pacts with 18 IPPs likely in six months

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday put on record that it had reached an agreement with bagasse-based power plants for tariff cuts and would take...

06.11.2024 30

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ECC orders 3rd-party audit of Rs2.7bn claimed for Islamabad beautification during SCO summit

• Orders third-party audit of Rs2.7bn spent on SCO event • Clears circular debt plan, POL supply deal with Azerbaijan ISLAMABAD: The Economic...

05.11.2024 30

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As IMF deadline looms, SOEs asked to tighten governance

ISLAMABAD: To meet a deadline set by the International Monetary Fund, the Ministry of Finance has directed all state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to adopt...

04.11.2024 30

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Provinces question quality of Passco wheat stocks

• ECC okays Rs36bn grants, including Rs2bn for VIP aircraft used by president, PM • Allocates funds for e-passports, Sindh flood relief ...

02.11.2024 20

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Govt ‘surprises’ consumers with hike in petrol and diesel rates

Experts were hoping that the prices of petroleum products would go down, but the government increased the rates to offset inventory losses incurred by...

01.11.2024 20

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Pakistan posts fiscal surplus for first time in 24 years

• Rs1.7tr surplus in July-Sept led by SBP profits, boost in petroleum levy revenue • Non-tax revenue soars 550pc to Rs3.05tr; tax revenue up 25pc...

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Govt turns cautious on economic recovery optimism

ISLAMABAD: Expre­ssing concerns over cotton production and confusing signals from the manufacturing sector, the government expressed “cautious...

31.10.2024 30

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Power rates to rise despite lower fuel costs

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) announced on Wednesday that electricity rates for consumers of ex-Wapda...

31.10.2024 30

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Global commodity prices set to hit five-year low in 2025: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: Global commodity prices are set to tumble to a five-year low in 2025 amid an oil glut that is so large that it is likely to limit the price...

30.10.2024 20

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Foreign aid drops 60pc in first quarter

ISLAMABAD: Amid delays in securing an International Monetary Fund (IMF) support package, Pakistan’s foreign assistance inflows plunged by 60 per...

30.10.2024 30

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Pakistan Railways faces 130pc surge in bogies’ import cost

ISLAMABAD: Amid strong objections from the ministries of finance and planning, Pakistan Railways (PR) is seeking a 130 per cent increase in the...

29.10.2024 20

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Thar coal can produce gas ‘cheaper than LNG’: study

ISLAMABAD: The gas produced from Thar coal would be cheaper than the imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and could help reduce the price of fuel and...

28.10.2024 20

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Petrol, diesel prices likely to drop by up to Rs3 per litre

ISLAMABAD: The prices of major petroleum products — petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) — are estimated to go down by Rs2 to Rs3 per litre with...

28.10.2024 10

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Karachiites shocked with Rs3.04 tariff hike for July

ISLAMABAD: Notwi­th­stan­ding a lot of hue and cry raised by business, trade and political representatives, the National Electric Power Regulatory...

26.10.2024 10

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Nepra announces 85 paise per unit refund

ISLAMABAD: Bringing an ongoing bickering within the regulator to the public domain, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on...

25.10.2024 20

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Govt begins ‘rationalising’ PSDP projects

• New policy direction says all projects must demonstrate robust economic, financial rationale • Ministries directed to ensure schemes are...

25.10.2024 30

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SIFC orders another extension for refineries

ISLAMABAD: Amid refineries’ outcry, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has decided to give another deadline extension for signing...

24.10.2024 30

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IMF sees early fiscal turnaround

ISLAMABAD: Thanks to its tough programme conditions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast early signs of a fiscal turnaround in...

24.10.2024 20

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Nepra grants KE 14pc return in divided decision

ISLAMABAD: In a majority vote, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has granted K-Electric a 14 per cent dollar-indexed return on...

23.10.2024 10

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Discos seek to refund Rs8.5bn for September

ISLAMABAD: Having already charged 20 per cent higher fuel cost over last year, the public sector power companies have sought about 70 paise per unit...

23.10.2024 10

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IMF sees country’s economic growth at 3.2pc, inflation at 9.5pc

ISLAMABAD: The Interna­tional Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.2 per cent during the current fiscal year, falling...

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CPEC’s eastern route found most beneficial for regional connectivity

ISLAMABAD: The eastern route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been found to be the most advantageous in terms of provincial...

19.10.2024 40

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Nepra fines power firm for false regulatory filings

ISLAMABAD: In a rare move, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a Rs50 million fine on a public sector electricity...

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IMF urges Pakistan to invest Rs1.2tr a year in climate resilience

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to invest one per cent of its GDP annually — equivalent to over Rs1.24 trillion...

17.10.2024 30

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Diesel price goes up for first time in three months

ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the price of diesel by Rs5 per litre, while the rate of petrol has been kept the same for the next fortnights,...

16.10.2024 20

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Lenders ask govt to stop funding public universities

ISLAMABAD: The government is preparing a transformation plan for all public sector universities to become self-sustainable corporate entities. This...

15.10.2024 50

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IMF asks govt to end tax breaks for agri, textile sectors

• Says Pakistan’s growth hindered by favouritism to these two segments • Identifies textile sector as having highest tax gap relative to its...

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Economic Coordination Committee green-lights more sugar exports

ISLAMABAD: On the demand of the sugar industry, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday allowed the export of another...

12.10.2024 50

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Govt pledges PSDP cuts, other reforms amid IMF criticism

• Lender warns Pakistan on SIFC, Sovereign Wealth Fund • Govt promises to adjust gas, power tariffs, expand tax net to agriculture, retail sectors...

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