Govt ends duty in electricity bills for more relief
Minister says excessive electricity rates have already become burden for public
Minister says excessive electricity rates have already become burden for public
KE requested reduction of Rs4.79 per unit in power prices under FCA for April
Price hike applies to bulk consumers, power sector and other industrial segments
The initiative aims to empower electricity consumers by making them an active part of billing process
Around 40m electricity consumers pay fixed PTV fee, contribute approx Rs1.5bn a month
Committee also okays average 10pc hike in gas tariffs for industrial unit
Budget 2025-26 proposes 5% income tax on pensions exceeding Rs10 million per year
Exemptions granted to firms registered as trusts, foundations, non-profit entities
FBR's tax revenue target of Rs14,131 billion also approved for upcoming fiscal year
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