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HeadlinesDecision to allocate 35 mmcfd pipeline capacity to UGDCL is postponed after a board review, amid gas rationing measures and concerns over losses from unaccounted-for gas
HeadlinesTax authorities struggle with fragmented retail sector as enforcement measures show limited impact; government plans to focus on manufacturing stage for tax collection
HeadlinesHealth Minister Mustafa Kamal requests more time to ensure the successful implementation of the program, aimed at strengthening Pakistan's primary healthcare services
HeadlinesCabinet members recommend loan write-offs, rescheduling for farmers and revival of support price mechanism to address losses in agriculture sector
HeadlinesGovt seeks $300-500 million through Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered to repay Eurobond due on September 30, and $250 million from China's Panda Bond
HeadlinesLowest-cost power plant is Uch-I, which generates electricity at Rs3.11 per kWh; New merit order prioritises low-cost plants but highlights the growing costs of electricity generation, particularly from high-cost HSD and RLNG-based plants
HeadlinesNational Assembly committee stresses need for value-added exports, stronger accountability, and resolution of SRO 760 to boost trade
HeadlinesCourt overturns Appellate Tribunal’s ruling, asserts no exemption for income from foreign currency accounts held by resident companies
HeadlinesSub-Committee on Communications demands transparency and accountability as NHA Chairman skips session
HeadlinesOnly 10,000 out of 57,000 jewellers file returns; notices issued in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Multan
HeadlinesSUPARCO-led initiative to cut survey costs and time; international experts train in Lahore on open-source web GIS applications
HeadlinesPrime minister stresses agriculture, IT, minerals, tourism, and renewable energy as priority areas to boost exports and attract foreign capital