Government opposes KE’s rate hike request, advises Nepra to cut rates instead Blogging Sole

Government opposes KE’s rate hike request, advises Nepra to cut rates instead

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View of K-Electric headquarters, with solar panels in the parking lot, in Karachi, January 24, 2023. — Reuters The government suggests lowering the base tariff of KE to Rs 34.87 per unit. Proposes to adjust the depreciation rates of the supplier’s assets. Objections raised on electricity supplier’s working capital. ISLAMABAD: The government has opposed K-Electric’s … Read more

ITMD urges government to immediately notify madrassa bill Blogging Sole

ITMD urges government to immediately notify madrassa bill

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JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman (left) and former President Mufti Ruet-e-Hilal Muneebur Rehman addressing a press conference on December 16, 2024. — Screenshot via YouTube /Geo News In a major development, the Ittehad Tanzimat Madaris Deenia (ITMD) – a federation of major madrassa watchdogs – has asked the government to issue a gazette notification for … Read more

The government keeps the price of gasoline unchanged for the next fortnight Blogging Sole

The government keeps the price of gasoline unchanged for the next fortnight

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Employees at a gas station attend to their customers in Islamabad, Pakistan, February 16, 2022. — AFP/File The price of petrol will remain unchanged at Rs252.10 per litre. After cutting, kerosene will be available at Rs161.66 per liter. Light diesel rates have been reduced to Rs 148.95 per liter. ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday … Read more

Government concludes negotiations with 14 IPPs on reducing electricity costs Blogging Sole

Government concludes negotiations with 14 IPPs on reducing electricity costs

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Electricity transmission towers are pictured in Karachi on July 26, 2022. — Reuters NTDC issues merit order for negotiations with IPPs running on expensive fuel. Halmore Power is producing electricity at a staggering rate 61.23 Rs per kWh. Uch has the lowest production cost at Rs 3.11 per kWh via natural gas. ISLAMABAD: The government … Read more