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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...

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

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...

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PM hails $20bn World Bank partnership to boost growth

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...

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Senators call on PM Shehbaz to undo FBR ‘extravagance’

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

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’

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

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

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...

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Pakistan seeks France’s support to begin electric vehicles transition

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...

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Govt promises cheapest electricity in the region

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

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’

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...

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Private firms urged to use Gwadar port

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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Development spending falls off cliff in July-Dec

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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Economic Coordi­nation Committee bans ozone-harming materials

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...

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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...

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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Nepra asks govt to review ‘excessive’ taxes on power

ISLAMABAD: The power sector regulator has asked the government to review Rs15.28 per unit taxes on electricity and the uniform consumer tariff that...

02.01.2025 3

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Power tariff to edge higher despite lower fuel costs

• CPPA seeks 63 paise per unit negative FCA in January against Rs1.14 in December • Govt seeks early tariff rebasing, changes in peak hours...

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Govt, ADB sign $200m loan for power sector

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed an agreement to provide $200 million support to the country’s ailing...

02.01.2025 7

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Petrol, diesel jump; LPG becomes cheaper

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 56 paise and Rs2.96 per litre, respectively,...

02.01.2025 3

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Pakistan Business Forum opposes unconstitutional curbs, seeks simplified tax return

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has opposed restricting public facilities to ineligible citizens for not filing tax returns, saying...

01.01.2025 10

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New year likely to start with hike in diesel prices

ISLAMABAD: Owing to impact of oil prices in international market, the prices of high-speed diesel (HSD), kerosene and light diesel oil (LDO) are...

31.12.2024 5

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Despite revenue shortfall, bureaucrats eye lucrative raises

• PM forms body, led by finance minister, to examine fresh grants for govt servants • Govt employees seeking more compensation following increase...

22.12.2024 10

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KP debt rises 30pc to Rs680bn in one year

ISLAMABAD: The debt stock of Khyber Pakhtun­khwa (KP) has surged by more than 28pc in a single year to almost Rs680 billion, resulting in...

22.12.2024 9

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Ogra notifies 2.7pc cut in RLNG prices for December

ISLAMABAD: With system losses touching a record 16.16 per cent, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Friday notified up to 2.7pc...

22.12.2024 5

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Senate panel blames govt for gas crisis

ISLAMABAD: The government came under criticism during a meeting of a Senate panel on Thursday over the gas crisis, with speakers identifying poor...

21.12.2024 5

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Boasting of economic stability, ECC approves Rs44bn grants

ISLAMABAD: Based on a few datasets, the government claimed the effectiveness of its policies towards macroeconomic stability on Wednesday and...

20.12.2024 5

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Discos petition to refund Rs2.5bn for November

ISLAMABAD: Repor­ting a second monthly gro­wth in electricity demand of 6pc over last year, the public sector power companies have sought about...

19.12.2024 4

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Ogra proposes up to 26pc hike in gas prices

ISLAMABAD: The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has asked the federal government to increase gas rates by up to 26pc to generate about...

19.12.2024 20

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Centre’s spending on development remains miniscule

ISLAMABAD: The Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) expenditure in the first five months of the current fiscal year is struggling at 10.4pc...

18.12.2024 2

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Diesel cut by Rs3, petrol price stays unchanged

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday reduced the price of high speed diesel (HSD) and kept unchanged that of petrol for the next fortnight, ending...

17.12.2024 6

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Govt seeks consensus on uniform gas pricing amid PPP protest

• Petroleum minister criticises IMF deals as ‘against national interest, economic viability’ • Says fighting case with Fund, other lenders not...

15.12.2024 4

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Provinces told to pay Rs150bn dues to avoid power cut

• Minister says Discos will be unable to continue power supply unless outstanding amounts are paid • Sindh owes almost Rs60bn to suppliers...

14.12.2024 3

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Govt yet to appoint financial advisers for five power firms

ISLAMABAD: The government has yet to appoint any financial adviser for three power distribution companies (Discos) and two generation companies (...

14.12.2024 4

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Gas, power tariff hikes under IMF fuel inflation: finance minister

• Gas prices rose 840pc, electricity by 110pc; rupee fell 43pc since 2019 • Sugar, wheat, palm oil, crude oil prices also saw major increases...

13.12.2024 10

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No urgency to seek fresh loans, says Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Conceding almost a record five per cent interest rate on $7bn loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government said on...

13.12.2024 10

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Power companies’ poor performance costs Rs660bn to exchequer

• Fail to meet targets for new connections • Transmission, distribution losses mount despite loadshedding ISLAMABAD: The performance of...

12.12.2024 9

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