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Income-Based Energy Tariffs on the Horizon as Government Plans Major Reform

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Power-sector

The federal government is preparing a significant restructuring of electricity and gas pricing by shifting from the existing consumption-based slab system to an income-based tariff model. The move is part of broader energy sector reforms linked to Pakistan’s commitments under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Under the proposed framework, subsidies will be allocated according to household income rather than the number of units consumed. This marks a structural transformation in the country’s pricing mechanism, aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and targeted relief. Officials said the reform is being finalized…

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Pakistan and China Pledge to Deepen Strategic Friendship at Chinese New Year Event

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Chinese New Year Event

Islamabad: Press Release On the occasion of the Chinese Spring Festival (Year of the Horse), the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan hosted a special event themed “Chinese New Year, China–Pakistan Go Together,” celebrating the new year alongside Pakistani brothers and sisters and reaffirming the enduring friendship between the two nations. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik graced the occasion as Chief Guest, sharing in the festivities and highlighting the deep-rooted bond between Pakistan and China. Extending heartfelt congratulations to the Chinese leadership, government, and people,…

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Government Disables Failed Social Media Firewall After Technical Issues and Economic Losses

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Internet firewall

A major development has emerged regarding the firewall installed in Pakistan to control social media. According to official sources, the government has permanently shut down the firewall ahead of the 5G spectrum auction. Sources state that the firewall was installed in 2024 to monitor and regulate social media. However, due to technical issues, it failed to fully integrate with the telecom infrastructure. As a result, the project was declared unsuccessful after it did not achieve the desired outcomes. Officials said the failure of the project caused losses worth billions of…

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CM Murad Ali Shah unveils roadmap for Thar Coal-to-Fertiliser flagship project

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New-Project68

• C2U reduce reliance on imported fertiliser, creates jobs, generate exportsKARACHI (Feb 20): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while reviewing the progress and finalising the strategic roadmap for Pakistan’s flagship Coal-to-Fertiliser (C2F) initiative – the Thar coal-based urea project being executed by Fauji Fertiliser Company (FFC) – said it will reduce reliance on imported fertiliser, create jobs, generate exports, and add value to the country’s indigenous coal resources.The delegation, led by FFC Chief Executive Officer Jahangir Piracha, briefed the chief minister on the technical, financial and environmental aspects…

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Gas Theft Burden Shifted to Consumers, Officials Admit Before Energy Committee

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Gas-Prices

During a meeting of the National Assembly of Pakistan Standing Committee on Energy, officials from the country’s gas utilities disclosed that Pakistan suffers annual losses of approximately Rs60 billion due to gas theft — a burden that is ultimately passed on to consumers. According to officials, around Rs30 billion in losses are incurred by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), while another Rs30 billion loss is borne by Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). It was further revealed that, up to the limits allowed by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority…

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