Planning Ministry’s ambitious five-year plan seeks Rs 150bn to revamp governance
ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission of Pakistan has unveiled the need for a substantial investment of Rs 150 billion in the forthcoming five-year...
OGRA delists nine LPG equipment manufacturers
ISLAMABAD: In order to uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry, the Oil and Gas Regulatory...
K-Electric signs PPAA, TDSA agreements with govt to boost power sector
Both parties have also endorsed a Mediation Agreement for settling disputes surrounding historic receivables and payables
DISCOs lead the way for power sector’s Rs321bn in lossesÂ
Entire power sector other than DISCOs profitable in fiscal year 2022Â
Electricity bills set to soar as NEPRA approves FCAÂ
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has jacked up the power tariff by Rs 4.12 per unit on account of...
Exports surge by 22.21% in December, reaching 18-month high
Continuous growth reflects positive trends in textile sector and potential for future expansion
OGRA hikes LPG price with the start of new year
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday notified a substantial increase in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)...
A brief history: The rot in our DISCOs
Something is seriously wrong with how power distribution works in this country and the DISCOs are at the heart of it
NEPRA makes electricity expensive for Karachiites
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) while accepting the request of power division has increased the price of electricity by...
Electricity price to surge by Rs4.66/unit in January 2024, consumers to bear Rs33bn burden
ISLAMABAD: In a move bound to add additional burden on the already burdened power consumers, electricity prices are slated to increase by...
As Bangladesh’s textile industry falters, can Pakistan step up?
A serious labour crisis has sent shockwaves through one of the strongest textile industries in the world. The opportunity presents itself
Rampant thefts hamper Pakistan Steel Mills operationsÂ
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Industry and Production was apprised on Friday that persistent thefts have significantly hampered the operational capabilities...
Higher gas prices push textile exports 7% down in November, report
APTMA urges the government to reduce power tariffs to 9-10 cents/kWh at which Pakistan’s exports can compete in global markets
Pakistan’s IT exports soar 9% MoM to $259mn in November
SBP policy and stable currency boost the IT sector, while computer services lead the growth
Karachiites likely to face Rs 1.72/unit hike
ISLAMABAD: The electricity consumers of K-Electric are likely to face power tariff hike of Rs 1.72 per unit as the National Electric...