NEPRA Approves Rs1.743 per Unit Hike in Electricity Bills

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an additional charge of Rs1.743 per unit for electricity consumers, effective from September 2024. This decision allows both state-owned distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric to recover Rs43.23 billion over the next three months. The recovery will address quarterly adjustments for the fourth quarter (April-June) of …

Heavy Taxation Leads to 25.68% Decline in Cement Dispatches During August 2024

September 5, 2024: Heavy taxation and subsequent rise in cement prices have caused a sharp decline in demand, leading to a 25.68% drop in cement dispatches in August 2024. According to data from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), cement dispatches totalled 3.366 million tons in August 2024, compared to 4.528 million tons during …

State Bank of Pakistan Announces Results of Banknote Design Art Competition

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pleased to announce the results of the art competition held for the design of a new series of banknotes. The local artists and designers who participated are commendable for showcasing their creativity on this important occasion. After careful review by a committee comprising esteemed experts from relevant fields, …

Gold Rates Drop by Rs1,400 per Tola in Karachi

KARACHI: Gold rates fell by Rs1,400 per tola on Wednesday in the local market, according to the All Sindh Saraf Jewellers Association. The price of gold now stands at Rs260,100 per tola. The cost of 10 grams of gold also decreased by Rs1,200, bringing it to Rs222,994. More: PIA Wins CSR Award In the international market, …

Foreign Exchange Reserves Decrease by $36.4 Million

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a decline of $36.4 million in the country’s foreign exchange reserves over the past week. As of August 30th, the total reserves decreased from $14.7763 billion to $14.7399 billion. Read: Daily Crime Rate in Karachi Drops, Says Additional IG Sindh at KATI Meeting According to the SBP, despite …

PIA Wins CSR Award

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was awarded at the 7th CSR 24 Leadership Conference in Karachi for its outstanding corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. The award was presented by Minister for Labour and Human Resources, Saeed Ghani, to PIA’s Head of Corporate Communications, Abdullah H. Khan, in recognition of the airline’s contributions to community welfare. The …

Daily Crime Rate in Karachi Drops, Says Additional IG Sindh at KATI Meeting

Karachi: The daily crime rate in Karachi dropped from 252 to 107 incidents, according to Javed Alam Odho, Additional IG Sindh Police. He announced this during a Monday meeting at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI). The reduction was achieved through improved policing and the use of CCTV cameras. The Safe City Project, …

Denmark Delegation Eyes Investment in Pakistan’s Mining Sector

A high-level Denmark Delegation, led by FLSmidth Global CEO Mikko Keto and Danish Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf, met with Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s mining sector. The Danish delegation expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan, particularly in mining zones. Minister Jam Kamal Khan highlighted the vast …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Implement IMF Conditions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that his government is committed to implementing the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions to complete the $7 billion loan program. He expressed hope that this will be the country’s last borrowing from the IMF. In July, Pakistan and the IMF agreed on a 37-month loan program. However, the program requires …

Pakistani Rupee Slightly Devalues Against USD

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) slightly devalued by Rs 0.6 against the US Dollar in interbank trading on Tuesday, closing at Rs 278.70. This marks a minor decline from the previous day’s closing rate of Rs 278.64. According to news reports, The Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) reported that in the open market, the buying and …

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