Govt ends duty in electricity bills for more relief
Minister says excessive electricity rates have already become burden for public
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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
Gold prices also saw an upward trend, increasing by $8 per ounce to reach $3,282
Strong buying was witnessed in banking, textile, and oil & gas sectors, contributing to bullish trend
The final decision on the price adjustment will be made by the prime minister
Saudi Arabia continues to be largest source of remittances for Pakistan
Pakistani authorities say country's economy stabilised through ongoing reforms
Price hike applies to bulk consumers, power sector and other industrial segments
PM Sharif acknowledges electricity consumption currently remains lower than production
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
Price of a tola of 24-karat silver remains stable at Rs3,274
Bloomberg says Pakistan's probability of default declined from 59% to 47% over 12 months
Privatisation Commission says no such price has been approved or even proposed as of now
Industry stakeholders and consumers express concern over price hike
Committee also okays average 10pc hike in gas tariffs for industrial unit
Central bank says holiday being observed in accordance with close of financial year
Price of a tola of 24-karat silver decreases to Rs3,728
Railway officials say decision is driven by a mismatch in passenger demand
The reserves are expected to produce approximately 22 million standard cubic feet of gas per day
Saudi Arabia continues to be largest source of remittances for Pakistan
Deposits held by commercial banks witness modest increase of $50m
Car dealers call for immediate reversal of decision
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
Strong remittance inflows bring New Year relief as SBP data shows sharp monthly, annual growth
In international market, gold rises to $4,472 per ounce
Bank of Punjab leads region in profitability
Govt plan details phased end to imports, as local production of components ramps up
New year rally continues as PSX gains over 13,000 points in five sessions, with heavy trading volumes
Provincial govt partners with Chinese companies to boost solar energy sector
Price hike will take effect starting May 1
Power Division maintains there is no scheduled load shedding in any part of the country
Govt expected to announce revised tariff for petroleum products on May 31
Govt considers alternative approach by imposing carbon levy on petroleum instead of GST next year