Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has emphasized that, while FPCCI supports the efforts to increase tax-to-GDP ratio, it has to be achieved through broadening of tax base and simplification of the taxation system – rather than further squeezing the already taxed. The only pragmatic approach to achieve tax-to-GDP ratio of 15 percent in the next 5 years is to…
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Ministerial group cites challenges, risks in circular debt-plagued power sect ISLAMABAD: The Ministerial Group has cautioned against the privatisation of two LNG power plants, citing concerns about the current investment climate. The government’s intention to privatise these plants, established during the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s tenure with an LNG contract signed with the government of Qatar, is under scrutiny. Sources reveal…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has advised the Petroleum Division to expedite the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project without delay, citing its significance as a crucial energy initiative, according to informed sources reported by Business Recorder. MoFA’s recommendation predates recent comments by US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu opposing the IP project. During…
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Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a Rs10 per litre hike in the price of Hi-Octane Blending Component (HOBC) effective from April 1, 2024. Despite this increase, the Petroleum Levy (PL) on HOBC remains at Rs50 per litre, maintaining a lower levy compared to low-grade motor gasoline, which incurs a PL of Rs60 per litre. The international price of petrol…
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K-Electric (KE) has unveiled plans to incorporate 640 megawatts of renewable electricity into its grid over the next two years through solar and wind energy initiatives. This move, expected to attract investments of more than $400 million from 12 international firms based in Europe, China, and the Middle East, is poised to significantly reduce production costs, according to KE’s Chief…
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Taking place from 26 – 30 April 2026 in Riyadh, the theme for the 25th WPC Energy Congress will be ‘Pathways To An Energy Future For All’.Discussions over the four days will centre around how the global energy sector can transition to deliver a low carbon system which meets its social, environmental, and economic challenges.The Congress was awarded to the…
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KARACHI (April 5): Sindh’s Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has extended an invitation to investors from Gulf countries and Germany to consider investing in Sindh province.He believes that Sindh is a province rich in resources and well-connected to the world via sea routes, which makes it an ideal location for trade and commerce to thrive. The Chief Minister believes…
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Engro Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation Limited, has finalized a Share Purchase Agreement with Liberty Power Holding (Pvt.) Limited and a consortium for the sale of its thermal energy assets portfolio.The consortium comprises Liberty Mills Limited, Soorty Enterprises, and Procon Engineering through Master Group of Industries. The sale of these thermal assets aligns with Engro’s ongoing efforts to…
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant stride towards sustainable energy production, Northern Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL) GENCO-III, Muzaffargarh, in collaboration with Ningbo Green Light Energy (NGLE) (Private) Limited, China, has formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $200 million in foreign direct investment (FDI). Facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), this MoU aims to convert an existing thermal power…
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ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has abolished the National Commission for Child Welfare and Development (NCCWD), the National Child Protection Centre (NCPC) and the implementation of the National Line of Action and decided to include employees of these departments in the surplus pool. While speaking to the participants of the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also highlighted the importance of a…
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