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Govt announces optional multi-tariff time of use mechanism for industrial consumers

Govt announces optional multi-tariff time of use mechanism for industrial consumers

Fixed charges to be determined based on Maximum Demand Indicators (MDI), expected to be relatively higher than variable energy charges.

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Khaleeq Kiani

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Cheesy Sausage Toffee

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Cheesy Sausage Toffee

Crispy, golden dough parcels stuffed with mini sausages and melted cheddar for a fun and cheesy savoury snack.

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Publishing Partner

Pakistan’s non-textile exports shrink 17pc

Pakistan’s non-textile exports shrink 17pc

Proceeds dip to $8.25bn in July-February FY26.

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

$20m withdrawn from govt bonds in a single day

$20m withdrawn from govt bonds in a single day

Foreign investors are in a state of panic and keen to leave the region.

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Shahid Iqbal

Competitive power market era begins as legal process completed for electricity auction

Competitive power market era begins as legal process completed for electricity auction

Nepra declares CMOD, enabling auction of 800MW after decades of reform delays.

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Khaleeq Kiani

Govt may have to ‘unfreeze’ fuel prices amid global surge

Govt may have to ‘unfreeze’ fuel prices amid global surge

Targeted subsidy for two-, three-wheelers on the anvil; Jet fuel, kerosene prices rise quietly, but dramatically.

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Khaleeq Kiani

Pakistan’s petrol cargoes for March and April ‘largely secured’: finance ministry

Pakistan’s petrol cargoes for March and April ‘largely secured’: finance ministry

Overall inventories remain at comfortable levels, supported by secured import arrangements and ongoing production, committee to monitor petrol prices...

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News Desk

ADB announces support package for developing member states hit by Middle East conflict

ADB announces support package for developing member states hit by Middle East conflict

ADB president says bank will deliver rapid, flexible, and scalable assistance to help countries manage immediate pressures and strengthen long-term...

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News Desk

OGDCL commences oil production from development well in Hyderabad

OGDCL commences oil production from development well in Hyderabad

Says well is producing 460 barrels of oil per day.

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Dawn Business

Khaleeq Kiani

PSX rallies 1,200 points after Eid break

PSX rallies 1,200 points after Eid break

KSE-100 index gains 1,225.99 points, or 0.80 per cent, to close at 153,966.36 points.

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News Desk

K-Electric appoints Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

K-Electric appoints Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

Syed Taha has served as the CEO of PSO since 2020, according to KE in a letter to PSX.

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Dawn Business

Aamir Shafaat Khan

Sadapay says app unavailable after Amazon Web Services disrupted in Bahrain amid war on Iran

Sadapay says app unavailable after Amazon Web Services disrupted in Bahrain amid war on Iran

Says funds in accounts "safe and fully accounted for"; debit cards, ATMs, and point of sale payments are working.

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News Desk

Australia, European Union agree sweeping new trade pact 8 years in the works

Australia, European Union agree sweeping new trade pact 8 years in the works

Under the deal, the EU says it expects exports to Australia to grow by a third over a decade.

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Afp

JI chief flays govt for ‘burdening’ common citizen with high petroleum prices

JI chief flays govt for ‘burdening’ common citizen with high petroleum prices

Naeemur Rehman links rising prices to broader government mismanagement and calls for investigations into agreements with IPPs.

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News Desk

KE appoints Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

KE appoints Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

Syed Taha has served as the CEO of PSO since 2020, according to KE in a letter to PSX.

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Dawn Business

Aamir Shafaat Khan

PSX gains over 1,200 points during intraday trade

PSX gains over 1,200 points during intraday trade

Index gains 1,245.93 points, or 0.82 per cent, to stand at 153,986.30 points from the previous close of 152,740.37 points.

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News Desk

KE announces Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

KE announces Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

Syed Taha has served as the CEO of PSO since 2020, according to KE in a letter to PSX.

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Dawn Business

Aamir Shafaat Khan

TotalEnergies abandons US wind leases

TotalEnergies abandons US wind leases

Oceantic Network criticises administration for using taxpayer funds to block projects.

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Reuters

EU calls for deep reform of World Trade Organisation

EU calls for deep reform of World Trade Organisation

Says level playing field, overcapacity and market policies must be better tackled than in the past.

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Afp

Trade gap narrows to $9.04bn in July-January

Planning Commission alerts to economic fallout of ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

Fertiliser sector on edge amid Gulf crisis

Fertiliser sector on edge amid Gulf crisis

DAP imports vulnerable to supply disruptions.

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Khalid Hasnain

Pakistan’s cotton crisis worsens amid delay in research bodies’ merger

Pakistan’s cotton crisis worsens amid delay in research bodies’ merger

Final summary held up at food ministry despite legal clearance on March 4.

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Amjad Mehmood

Oil prices plunge 10pc on US-Iran talks

Oil prices plunge 10pc on US-Iran talks

Analysts estimate loss of 7m to 10m barrels per day of Middle East oil production.

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Reuters

PTA gives go-ahead for Telenor, Ufone merger

PTA gives go-ahead for Telenor, Ufone merger

Amalgamation process to take 4 weeks.

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Dawn Business

Kalbe Ali

Gold falls over Rs43,000 to Rs447,762 per tola

Gold falls over Rs43,000 to Rs447,762 per tola

International gold prices dive to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets.

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Reuters

As INR hits record low, Modi optimistic about economic fundamentals, reserves

As INR hits record low, Modi optimistic about economic fundamentals, reserves

INR among currencies most exposed to oil price fluctuations; weakens about 3pc since start of war.

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Reuters

Gold dives to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets

Gold dives to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets

Gold's high liquidity hurts during risk-off period as portions closed to cover margin calls on other assets: analyst.

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Reuters

Levy on high-octane fuel used in luxury vehicles raised by Rs200 per litre

Levy on high-octane fuel used in luxury vehicles raised by Rs200 per litre

Govt expects to save Rs9bn per month with savings to be used for public relief; move aims to shift burden to higher-income groups.

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Dawn Report

India rupee hits record low on escalating Middle East conflict

India rupee hits record low on escalating Middle East conflict

INR among currencies most exposed to oil price fluctuations; weakens about 3pc since start of war.

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Reuters

Saving freshwater via re-lining

Saving freshwater via re-lining

"Akram Wah canal faces serious water shortages often and we are not able to supply irrigation water to our farmers when it is needed", says water...

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Mohammad Hussain Khan

Govt increases levy on high-octane fuel used in luxury vehicles by Rs200 per litre

Govt increases levy on high-octane fuel used in luxury vehicles by Rs200 per litre

“A levy of Rs300 per litre will now be applicable on high-octane fuel used in the most expensive vehicles,” PMO statement says.

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Zafar Mirza

Govt increases levy on high-octane fuel by Rs200 per litre

Govt increases levy on high-octane fuel by Rs200 per litre

“A levy of Rs 300 per litre will now be applicable on high-octane fuel used in the most expensive vehicles,” PMO statement says.

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Zafar Mirza

China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus

China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus

Premier Li Qiang says China will import more high-quality foreign goods and work with all parties to promote optimised and balanced trade development...

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Reuters

Aurangzeb says govt to move towards providing targeted relief amid global fuel supply concerns

Aurangzeb says govt to move towards providing targeted relief amid global fuel supply concerns

"We need to pursue a structural solution and take firm, lasting steps to move this situation toward permanence, given our resources,” he says.

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News Desk

Elon Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover

Elon Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover

X boss accused of falsely claiming that Twitter underreported how many fake and bots were on its platform.

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Reuters

Dubai property sector shows early signs of weakness

Dubai property sector shows early signs of weakness

Shares in property developers have ​fallen, with Emaar Properties down more than 26pc on the Dubai bourse since the war began.

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Reuters

Trump-appointed arts panel approves gold coin featuring his image

Trump-appointed arts panel approves gold coin featuring his image

The coin would depict a stern-looking Trump leaning over a desk and staring forward.

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Reuters

Export Facilitation Scheme utilisation period extended to 18 months

Export Facilitation Scheme utilisation period extended to 18 months

Move meant to support exporters facing financial and production constraints.

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

Tax discount on sugar imports extended

Tax discount on sugar imports extended

Decision in line with the government's previous decision to extend income tax concession on sugar imports.

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The newspaper's staff reporter

Gold loses safe-haven shine amid escalating war

Prices slip below Rs500,000 per tola.

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Aamir Shafaat Khan

EFS utilisation period extended to 18 months

EFS utilisation period extended to 18 months

Move meant to support exporters facing financial and production constraints.

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR revises transhipment rules amid Gulf crisis

FBR revises transhipment rules amid Gulf crisis

Temporary storage at Port Qasim aims to ease cargo disruptions.

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Mubarak Zeb Khan