Banned items that landed till Aug 18th: ECC takes step to clear consignments stuck at ports

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wednesday directed that the consignments of previously banned items that landed in Pakistan till 18th August 2022 may be released at the rate of surcharge to clear consignments stuck at ports. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail presided over the ECC meeting virtually on Wednesday which considered a summary of…

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What is the proposed G7 Russian oil price cap?

On 2 September 2022, the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers released a statement that confirmed the future implementation of a price cap on Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products (the Price Cap). Under the proposed measure, the provision of services related to the maritime transport of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products will be prohibited unless the products are…

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Scholz secures gas, diesel supply pledges from UAE

The United Arab Emirates agreed on Sunday to supply natural gas and diesel to Germany as part of an “energy security” deal to replace Russian supplies. Emirati industry minister Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber called it a “landmark new agreement” that “reinforces the rapidly growing energy partnership between the UAE and Germany”, at a signing attended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz,…

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Net metering to enhance generation of renewable energy in Pakistan

The net metering will enhance the generation of renewable energy in Pakistan as well as mitigate the effects of climate change, WealthPK reported. According to experts, net metering encourages power consumers to shift from traditional energy sources to solar energy sources. The unprecedented hike in power tariffs has compelled people to shift to solar energy sources to meet their needs.…

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Centre may revise royalty of oil, gas deposits of Balochistan govt

The federal government is considering to revise the royalty of oil and gas deposits of Balochistan government, which is badly hit by the recent monsoon flooding, sources said. The new royalty will be based on last Petroleum Exploration and Production Policy, 2012, which will help achieve maximum self-sufficiency in energy and promote exploration and production activities by providing competitive incentives…

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