Islamabad, Mar 25, 2025: After securing agreements with 29 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to achieve savings of Rs. 3.498 trillion, the government is now in discussions with an additional 75 …
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Economy
PBC Announces Call for Five-Year IMF Programme to Strengthen Economic Resilience
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadIMF Programme KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is urging the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider a more extended five-year funding programme, as opposed to the typical three-year arrangement, …
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Latest Updates
NEPRA Imposes Massive Rs7.05 per Unit Increase in Electricity Prices
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadElectricity Prices The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) implemented a substantial increase in the per-unit price of electricity by Rs7.05 on Monday. This adjustment, as stated in a notification …
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Petrol Rates ISLAMABAD: In a welcome development, the caretaker government in Pakistan has announced a significant reduction in the price of petrol for the upcoming fortnight. Effective from January 16 …
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Latest Updates
Power Consumers Face Additional Burden as Operational Costs Surge
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadAdditional Burden In the midst of ongoing discussions and hearings, power consumers in the country find themselves on the verge of potential additional burden as electricity companies pursue means to …
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National
Pakistani-origin doctor let off $650,000 debt of cancer patients
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadA Pakistani-origin oncologist based in Arkansas freed nearly 200 cancer patients of more than half a million dollars in outstanding debts. Dr. Omar Atiq founded the Arkansas Clinic in 1991. …