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K-Electric seeks Rs 76 bn write-off for unpaid bills

A hearing was held at the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regarding K-Electric’s request to recover Rs 76 billion from electricity consumers in Karachi. The hearing was chaired by NEPRA Chairman, Waseem Mukhtar. K-Electric submitted a request for an additional write-off claim of Rs 8.13 billion. With the inclusion …

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Hyundai fined Rs 25m for misleading Tucson launch offer

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cracked down on Nishat Hyundai Motors, slapping the auto giant with a Rs 25 million penalty for deceptive marketing tactics during the much-hyped 2020 launch of its Hyundai Tucson SUV. The CCP launched an investigation after Hyundai’s big Facebook Live event where it …

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Aurangzeb vows to sustain economic stability

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed his optimism over the recent developments in Pakistan’s economic landscape, stating that it is a very encouraging sign that the country has returned to a B-minus credit rating. He emphasized that the economic stability achieved thus far must now be carried forward. While speaking …

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SBP Governor confirms IMF tranche delay

Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad Khan, stated that the disbursement of the next tranche of the IMF loan may face delays due to the ongoing two-week Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington. Addressing an event held in connection with Pakistan Financial Literacy …

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Turkey, Pakistan to explore world’s fourth largest oil & gas reservoir

The two countries this week signed an agreement at the 2025 Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad to jointly bid on 40 offshore blocks. A bidding round for the granting of exploration licenses for the blocks, located in the Makran and Indus basins, was announced by the Pakistan government in …

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Resolving revenue & energy issues will steer economy toward recovery

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized that industrialists and traders play a vital role in the country’s development, asserting that the ultimate goal is to benefit the common man. He stated that once Pakistan achieves self-sustainability, the current loan program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be the last. …

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Circular Debt stock to be brought to zero in Dec 2025

The current government has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will reduce the circular debt in the gas and electricity sectors to zero by the end of this year. As of January 2025, the circular debt in the power sector stood at Rs 2,444 billion, while in the …

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Ahsan leads stakeholder meeting to develop national brand

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level stakeholder consultative meeting today, bringing together leading figures from Pakistan’s top brands, private sector, industry, and branding experts. The purpose of the meeting was to develop a unified strategy for building a strong national brand for Pakistan, …

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World Bank & Pakistan hold high-level talks on Energy

Aftab Maken A visiting World Bank team met separately with Federal Ministers for Petroleum and Power in their offices on Thursday to discuss ongoing reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector, privatization efforts, and opportunities for long-term collaboration. Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan, held a significant meeting with a …

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SBP allowed to acquire stake in ZTBL

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) was held today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Governor …

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