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Rs18 Trillion Federal Budget to Be Unveiled TodayGovernment Focuses on Fiscal Consolidation to Contain Deficit

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ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to present an Rs18 trillion federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the National Assembly today. Official sources indicate that the budget will emphasize fiscal consolidation to manage the budget deficit. Key objectives of the budget include addressing public issues, transforming the agriculture sector, promoting information technology (IT), boosting exports, fostering industrial…

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PM Orders Reduction in Load Shedding Amid Rising TemperaturesShehbaz Announces Upcoming Visit of High-Powered Chinese Delegation

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed provincial governments to intensify efforts against power theft and reduce load shedding as temperatures rise. Chairing a review meeting on load shedding, power theft prevention, and energy sector reforms, the premier emphasized the need for effective complaint registration systems within distribution companies to address power outages promptly. “With the rising heat, load shedding…

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Pakistan Faces Record Rs3.9 Trillion Loss in Tax Exemptions for FY24

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Tax breaks increase for the sixth consecutive year.Significant rise due to Rs1.338 trillion waiver on petroleum products.ISLAMABAD: In a challenging fiscal year, Pakistan witnessed its highest-ever increase in tax exemptions, rising by 73.24% to a record Rs3.9 trillion in FY24. The Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24, unveiled by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, indicated that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) provided…

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Pakistan’s Installed Electricity Capacity Reaches 42,131MW

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Diverse energy mix: Hydel, nuclear, renewable, and thermal sources.Shift towards indigenous and renewable energy sources.ISLAMABAD: As of March 2024, Pakistan’s total installed electricity capacity stood at 42,131 MW, with hydel, nuclear, renewable, and thermal sources contributing 25.4%, 8.4%, 6.8%, and 59.4%, respectively. The Economic Survey 2023-24 reveals a notable decline in the dominance of thermal power, indicating a strategic shift…

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Solis Unveils Pioneering Inverter Solutions at SNEC and Intersolar Europe

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Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, the world’s third largest PV inverter manufacturer, is showcasing its cutting-edge storage and inverter solutions at SNEC and Intersolar Europe this month – two of the world’s leading exhibitions for the solar industry. SNEC, scheduled June 13 – 15, and Intersolar, June 19 – 21, will provide Solis with a global platform to unveil their premium, all-scenario…

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Incentives Likely for Solar Panel Manufacturing, Net-Metering Boost

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KARACHI: The government is expected to introduce incentives to encourage the local assembly of solar panels in the budget for 2024-25. Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) Senior Vice-President Mohammad Zakir Ali, who was part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent delegation to China, remarked, “I do not think the government will impose any new taxes or duties on solar panels, which…

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Government Prepares for Heavy Taxation Budget Amid Tough IMF Conditions

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The government is set to present its first budget since its inauguration in March, facing stringent conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Local economists predict the budget will result in heavy taxation and increased inflation. Negotiations between the finance ministry and the IMF are ongoing as the government grapples with the loaning agency’s tough demands. These include increasing…

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Parco to Invest $1.3 Billion in Hydrocracker Unit for Sustainable Fuel Supply

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ISLAMABAD: Pak Arab Refinery Limited (Parco), a leading oil refiner, has announced a long-term investment of up to $1.3 billion to establish a hydrocracker unit aimed at converting furnace oil into petrol and diesel. This project is designed to ensure a sustainable oil supply and enhance energy security in Pakistan. The investment follows the government’s approval of new refinery policy…

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World Bank Approves $1 Billion Loan for Pakistan’s Dassu Hydropower Project

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ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has sanctioned a $1 billion loan for Pakistan to support the first phase of the Dassu Hydropower Project, aimed at enhancing and expanding the country’s electricity supply. This funding is directed towards improving electricity provision and expanding access to socio-economic facilities. The Dassu Hydropower Project is poised to be a major development, significantly contributing to the…

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Government to Remove Duties on Solar PV Manufacturing Equipment

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ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to eliminate duties on the import of plant, machinery, equipment, and raw materials used in the manufacturing of solar PV panels in the 2024-25 budget, according to well-informed sources from Business Recorder. The Managing Director of the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) highlighted that while the Fifth Schedule of the Customs Act, 1969 exempts customs…

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