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PSA joins govt for 60% renewable vision by 2030 | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] LAHORE: The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has pledged its commitment to collaborate with the government of Pakistan to achieve the ambitious goal of generating 60% renewable electricity by 2030. The announcement was made by PSA Chairman Amir Chaudhry at the ‘Lets Grow Together’ event on Friday. Chaudhry expressed the association’s excitement, emphasising the importance…
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Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.04, HSD by Rs6.47 per litre | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] The federal caretaker government has reduced the prices of petroleum products on Wednesday, providing much-needed relief to the people who have borne the brunt of a challenging economic crisis since mid-2022. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs2.04 whereas the tariff of high-speed…
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Punjab govt exempts IT sector from smog restrictions | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has responded to the urgent plea of the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITeS (P@SHA) by exempting the IT sector, including call centres and international IT centres, from the recent smog-related restrictions. In a move to mitigate unintended consequences on various businesses, the Punjab government, through order NO.SO(G)/P&SHD/4-1/2023,…
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Govt plans to increase strategic petroleum reserves
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[ad_1] A large number of the Oil Tankers are parked at the Shireen Jinnah Colony in Karachi on September 19, 2023. — Online As tensions in the Middle East continue to soar, the caretaker government Sunday decided to increase its strategic petroleum reserves, sources in the Petroleum Division told Geo News on Sunday. The government’s decision…
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Caretaker govt okays huge gas price hike
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[ad_1] A flame burns on a gas stove. — AFP/File ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Monday approved a massive increase in gas prices to add to the woes of inflation-hit masses who have been battling with soaring utility bills. The new prices, effective from November 1, will see up to 173% increase in gas prices…
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FPCCI urges govt to halt gas tariff hike | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, has issued a passionate plea for immediate intervention from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) apex committee to prevent the impending surge in gas tariffs. This alarming proposal, set to be ratified by the federal cabinet, could…
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Govt to cut spending to reduce deficit | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The interim federal government has decided to reduce spending on a massive scale in order to show a surplus of Rs600 billion on behalf of the provinces during the current fiscal year and to meet the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) condition of reducing the financial deficit of the Centre. It has also been…
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Massive relief: Govt slashes petrol price by Rs40 | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] The federal government has decreased the price of petrol by Rs40 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 in line with fluctuations in global oil prices and appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar. A finance ministry statement said: “Owing to the decreasing trend of petroleum prices in the international market and due to…
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Govt works on two-pronged strategy for PSM sell-off | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has kicked off work on a two-pronged strategy for the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which comes in the backdrop of a payment dispute with Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) over gas supplies. A major outstanding issue before sell-off is the requirement of no-objection certificate (NOC) and the vacation…
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Next mandated govt to continue policies initiated by caretakers: Dar
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[ad_1] Former finance minister Ishaq Dar addressing the media after unveiling the Economic Survey. — AFP/File Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former finance minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said that the next elected government would carry forward the policies initiated by the caretaker setup as the general elections are scheduled to be held…
