Islamabad, Pakistan – In a move to provide relief to citizens, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved a reduction in the prices of petroleum products, effective immediately. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of diesel has been decreased by Rs 10.86 per liter, while the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs…
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to implement substantial reductions in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) effective August 1, 2024. According to oil marketing companies (OMCs), the price of petrol is expected to decrease by Rs6 per liter, while HSD will see a reduction of Rs11.50 per liter. Additionally, kerosene oil and light diesel oil (LDO) are…
Read MoreGovernment Announces Rs 50 Billion Subsidy for Low-Income Households
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik announced a Rs 50 billion energy subsidy package on Tuesday, aimed at low-income households consuming up to 200 units of electricity. This initiative will benefit 86 percent of households, ensuring they retain last year’s power tariff. Additionally, Rs 600 billion has been allocated for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to assist the…
Read MorePresident and Commonwealth Secretary Discuss Climate Challenges
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the need for stronger cooperation with the Commonwealth in addressing climate change, education, parliamentary exchanges, and disaster preparedness during a meeting with Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland at Aiwan-i-Sadr on Tuesday. President Zardari highlighted the severe impact of erratic weather patterns on Pakistan, particularly the extensive damages from the 2022 floods. He mentioned the Sindh…
Read MoreNEPRA Faces Criticism as K-Electric Seeks Rs5.50 per Unit FCA Hike
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) faced severe criticism from political and business circles in Karachi on Tuesday after K-Electric requested an additional fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of Rs5.45 per unit for May and June. The private power utility demanded an additional FCA of Rs2.53 per unit for May and Rs2.92 per unit for June, amounting to a…
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