A general view of the border post in Torkham between Pakistan and Afghanistan. – Reuters / File The trade in bilateral products increases by 27% to $ 1.575 billion in July-Mars. The front cargo plunged by 64%, going to $ 809 million. The reverse cargo also decreases by 46% to record $ 50 million. Islamabad: … Read more
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) logo seen on a wall. – App / file The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a government proposal aimed at reducing RS1.71 electricity prices per unit, citing relief in the oil development tax (PDL). The reduction will apply to consumers nationally, including those of Karachi, for the … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the United Nations meeting. – Reuters / File PM to announce a “big decision” today. Prime Minister to meet businessmen in Islamabad. The IMF had approved the RE1 reduction per unit of power rate. Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should announce a reduction in electricity prices today (Thursday) after the … Read more
Image of representation showing electric grids. – Pixabay The request recommends a reduction application to all distribution companies. Domestic consumers for life do not be covered by this adjustment. Govt is looking for a subsidy for three months to improve the demand for electricity. Islamabad: The federal government officially submitted a request to the National … Read more