New Gwadar Airport Welcomes First Commercial Flight

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will make history today as flight PK-503 from Karachi lands at the New Gwadar International Airport, marking the commencement of its operations. An official from the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) confirmed the milestone, with the inaugural flight scheduled to depart Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 9:20 am. The aircraft will receive a ceremonial water salute upon arrival. Prominent passengers on board include high-ranking officials from the aviation division, reflecting the significance of the occasion. Defence and Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif will greet passengers at the…

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Centre, KP Seek Clarity on Controversial Gas Sale Without Bidding

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ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government have sought clarification from the Petroleum Division regarding the proposed sale of gas from the Razgir field in Kohat without a competitive bidding process. This directive was issued by the PMO on January 2 following reports that a minority shareholder in the newly developed field had negotiated a gas sale agreement with a third party, bypassing open bidding protocols. Despite reminders, the Petroleum Division has yet to respond. KP’s Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions (DGPC) has also emphasized…

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Petrol shortage persists as minister warns hoarders

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As an artificial petrol shortage has left motorists high and dry, the government warned petroleum products hoarders to end the criminal activity that creates a deliberate fuel shortage or be ready for dire consequences, including revoking the licences of oil marketers. The full-blown crisis of low fuel supplies at filling stations has multiplied the problems of commuters, forcing them to find petrol for their vehicles from pillar to post. Long queues at petrol pumps have been witnessed and relatively fewer filling stations still have fuel supplies. People complained that they…

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As cut in power tariff likely FRIA wants major reduction

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LahoreAs the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is likely to slash power tariff by Rs1.035 per unit as part of monthly fuel price adjustment for December 2024, the Ferozepur Road Industrial Association has said that some major cut should be introduced to provide relief to electricity consumers, who are bearing very high tariffs.FRIA Chairman Shahbaz Aslam said that the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee has submitted a formal request to Nepra on behalf of power distribution companies (DISCOs), proposing a tariff reduction of Rs1.035 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) compared to the…

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Print 2025-01-19

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‘Disco Support Unit’ established LAHORE: In a significant move to curb power theft and improve recovery, the government has established a Disco Support Unit. According to a press release issued by LESCO’s spokesperson, the unit has been set up on the directives of the government of Pakistan. The unit will be headed by Chief Executive LESCO Engineer Shahid Hyder as its Director, while Sector Commander Civil Armed Forces will serve as its Co-Director. The unit will also comprise officials from the district government, police, FIA, Military Intelligence, and ISI. The…

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