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Top Nepra officials hike salaries without cabinet nod

Top Nepra officials hike salaries without cabinet nod

ISLAMABAD: Top officials of the National Electric and Power Regulatory Auth­ority (Nepra) have significantly increased their remunerations, without...

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ECC orders transfer of Discos shares to president, approves New Development Bank membership

ECC orders transfer of Discos shares to president, approves New Development Bank membership

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coord­ination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved Pakistan’s membership to the New Development Bank (NDB) set...

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Tax Policy Office to be led by finance minister

Tax Policy Office to be led by finance minister

ISLAMABAD: After decades of lapses, the government on Friday took the first step to separate tax policy from revenue admi­nistration and notified the...

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Ogra raises RLNG prices for Sui companies

ISLAMABAD: With system losses at a record 16.16 per cent, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday notified up to 2pc increase in the...

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FBR details ‘massive over-invoicing’ in solar panels import

FBR details ‘massive over-invoicing’ in solar panels import

• 80 companies implicated in Rs110bn money laundering scandal, Senate panel told • SBP censured for its lack of cooperation in providing relevant...

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Power regulator notifies Rs1.23 per unit refund

Power regulator notifies Rs1.23 per unit refund

ISLAMABAD: The National Elec­tric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday notified a Rs1.23 per unit negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for...

14.02.2025 20

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Two more IMF missions due in next few weeks

Two more IMF missions due in next few weeks

ISLAMABAD: On top of a technical mission currently in town studying judicial and regulatory systems, Pakistan is expecting two more policy-level staff...

14.02.2025 30

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Int­er­national Finance Corpo­ration chief urges Pakistan to ensure macro-economic stability

Int­er­national Finance Corpo­ration chief urges Pakistan to ensure macro-economic stability

Makhtar Diop ISLAMABAD: The Int­er­national Finance Corpo­ration (IFC) has called upon Pakistan to strive for political and macro-economic...

14.02.2025 40

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‘Anomalies’ found in coal purchase for Sahiwal plant

ISLAMABAD: A fact-finding committee of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has found serious faults with the coal procurement...

12.02.2025 10

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IMF mission to inspect regulatory, judicial system

IMF mission to inspect regulatory, judicial system

• Team in town to engage with financial, revenue, election bodies • Assessment report to be published in July, measures to address corruption,...

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Senate panel questions 78 luxury vehicles for Wapda

Senate panel questions 78 luxury vehicles for Wapda

ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Thursday expressed displeasure over the procurement of 78 luxury vehicles by the Water and Power Development Authority...

08.02.2025 40

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Petroleum minister for mixed pricing to avoid isolated bankruptcies

Petroleum minister for mixed pricing to avoid isolated bankruptcies

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Dr Musadik Malik on Thursday warned of ‘isolated bankruptcy’ in the petroleum sector unless a weighted average price...

08.02.2025 20

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Aurangzeb thanks provinces for passing agri tax law

Aurangzeb thanks provinces for passing agri tax law

ISLAMABAD: Finance Mini­ster Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday thanked the provincial governments for imposing the agriculture income tax (AIT), in line...

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Gas companies cry foul amid IMF-driven policy shake-up

Gas companies cry foul amid IMF-driven policy shake-up

• SNGPL warns of financial crisis, excess RLNG supply over captive power plants’ exit from gas grid • Says policy allowing private competitors...

04.02.2025 10

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Govt moves to integrate captive power plants into national grid

Govt moves to integrate captive power plants into national grid

• Power division directs distribution companies, K-Electric to sign service-level agreements • New accords set reliability standards for...

01.02.2025 30

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Purchase of over 1,000 vehicles for FBR stopped, Senate panel told

Purchase of over 1,000 vehicles for FBR stopped, Senate panel told

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday stopped procurement of around 1,100 vehicles for employees of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) till the...

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Petroleum prices may see another fortnightly rise

Petroleum prices may see another fortnightly rise

ISLAMABAD: High-speed diesel (HSD), petrol and kerosene are estimated to increase by up to Rs6 per litre on Friday for the next fortnight owing to...

31.01.2025 30

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CDWP refers seven projects worth Rs232bn to Ecnec for approval

CDWP refers seven projects worth Rs232bn to Ecnec for approval

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Tuesday cleared 16 development projects having an estimated cost of Rs259.68 billion. The...

30.01.2025 20

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Govt hints at cheaper industrial power, tax relief for the salaried

Govt hints at cheaper industrial power, tax relief for the salaried

ISLAMABAD: While state-owned power distribution companies have sought an over 400 per cent increase in security deposits from consumers, two federal...

30.01.2025 30

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Govt admits contraction in industrial, agri sectors

Govt admits contraction in industrial, agri sectors

ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday conceded contraction in two of the three major real economic sectors — agriculture and industry — signalling...

29.01.2025 40

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Senate body orders fresh audit of solar imports since 2018

Senate body orders fresh audit of solar imports since 2018

ISLAMABAD: A Senate subcommittee on Monday ordered a complete audit of all solar panel imports since 2018 after showing dissatisfaction with a probe...

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150,000 federal posts vacant after rightsizing

150,000 federal posts vacant after rightsizing

• Punjab has largest share of federal employment at 46pc, but below its 53pc population share • KP’s share exceeds its population ratio with...

28.01.2025 40

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World Bank wants Pakistan to do more to put house in order

• World Bank’s South Asia VP urges country to accelerate reforms for better economic development • Says 10-year framework introduced to tackle...

26.01.2025 60

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PM hails $20bn World Bank partnership to boost growth

WORLD Bank South Asia Vice President Martin Raiser presents a booklet to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.—PPI • WB formally launches...

25.01.2025 40

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Senators call on PM Shehbaz to undo FBR ‘extravagance’

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel asked the prime minister and the finance minister on Wednesday to immediately stop the “scandalous” purchase of...

24.01.2025 20

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Centre claims K-Electric owes it Rs225bn

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has claimed over Rs225 billion in receivables from K-Electric, that also include an overwhelming Rs186.5bn as mark...

23.01.2025 30

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Centre, KP seek clarity on gas sale ‘in violation of rules’

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Office (PMO) and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government have sought clarity from the Petroleum Division over the proposed...

21.01.2025 10

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Discos propose Rs1.04 per unit negative FCA for December

ISLAMABAD: With a meagre 1.3 per cent growth in electricity demand over last year, the public sector power companies have sought about Rs1.04 per unit...

19.01.2025 30

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IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth estimate to 3pc

ISLAMABAD: Almost a month before scheduled negotiations on its $7bn Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Pakistan, the Inter­national Monetary Fund...

19.01.2025 30

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Pakistan seeks France’s support to begin electric vehicles transition

ISLAMABAD: A day after announcing a reduction in power rates for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), Pakistan on Thursday sought France’s...

18.01.2025 40

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Govt promises cheapest electricity in the region

• Slashes EV charging tariffs by over Rs30 per unit to promote clean energy • Expects electric vehicles to help cut oil bill by $6bn • Leghari...

17.01.2025 20

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Nepra questions K-Electric’s future amid heavy grid reliance

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Po­­­wer Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on We­­­­dnesday approved a Rs4.98 per unit re­­fund for K-Electric...

17.01.2025 30

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Govt plans $250 million ‘green fund’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is working on launching a $250 million Green Impact Fund (GIF) to channel international commitments meant for climate change to...

17.01.2025 40

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Private firms urged to use Gwadar port

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday sought private sector support in routing their cargoes through Gwadar Port whose capacity utilisation has...

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Petrol, diesel to cost Rs6 more in next fortnight

ISLAMABAD: The prices of high-speed diesel (HSD), petrol and kerosene are estimated to increase by up to Rs6 per litre on Wednesday for the next...

15.01.2025 10

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Govt deploys intel officers to combat power theft in Sindh

ISLAMABAD: Almost six months after the federal cabinet’s decision, the government has begun inducting officers from intelligence, investigation and...

14.01.2025 30

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Regulator promises action on LPG overcharging

ISLAMABAD: On the consumers’ complaints, the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has decided to investigate the overcharging of liquefied...

12.01.2025 10

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Centre eyes unveiling new budget in early June

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has issued a calendar for preparing and presenting the federal budget 2025-26 and asked all the ministries,...

11.01.2025 10

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Govt scraps 10,000MW projects to curb costs

• Power minister stresses need for bold decisions to address inefficiencies • Says govt has right to terminate projects that haven’t reached...

11.01.2025 30

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Development spending falls off cliff in July-Dec

ISLAMABAD: The Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) has flattened to just Rs148 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year against...

10.01.2025 20

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After a decade, govt wakes up to market Gwadar port

ISLAMABAD: The commercialisation of Gwadar Port, built more than a decade ago, remains a non-starter, turning the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure...

10.01.2025 30

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Nepra notifies refunds for power consumers

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday notified negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of 76 paise per unit for...

09.01.2025 10

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Rightsizing is an IMF structural benchmark, says finance minister

• Aurangzeb says cost-cutting process for 42 ministries to be completed before June 30 • Uncertain about financial impact of abolishing 150,000...

09.01.2025 40

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Aurangzeb stresses need for timely policy measures to address economic, energy needs

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordi­nation Committee (ECC) of the cabinet decided on Monday to immediately ban ozone-depleting insulation and foaming...

08.01.2025 20

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Oil industry seeks role in framing of deregulation policy

ISLAMABAD: The oil industry has expressed concerns about its exclusion from an official working group tasked with developing a roadmap for...

08.01.2025 50

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Economic Coordi­nation Committee bans ozone-harming materials

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordi­nation Committee (ECC) of the cabinet decided on Monday to immediately ban ozone-depleting insulation and foaming...

08.01.2025 30

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IMF wants strict levy on captive power plants

• Mandates gas disconnections to industrial CPPs by the end of January • Says captive plants must transition to grid electricity or pay equivalent...

06.01.2025 20

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Nepra slams power policies for driving up consumer costs

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has criticised the government’s indicative generation plans, citing...

05.01.2025 5

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Govt moves on efficient utilisation of energy

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has asked the governments of four provinces, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan to implement building...

04.01.2025 8

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Concerns raised over gas sale deal without bidding

ISLAMABAD: MOL Pakistan, an operator and 10 per cent shareholder in Tal Block, Kohat, has finalised the sale of gas from the newly developed Razgir...

03.01.2025 4

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