Govt Confirms Hefty Salaries of Nepra Chairman and Members Amid Controversy

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has confirmed that top officials of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) granted themselves substantial salary hikes earlier this year—without prior cabinet approval—sparking renewed concerns over governance and transparency in regulatory bodies. Responding to a question in the National Assembly from MNA Shagufta Jumani, Minister Incharge for Cabinet Division Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry revealed that Nepra’s chairman now draws a gross monthly salary exceeding Rs3.247 million, while each member earns more than Rs2.943 million. These figures exclude additional perks such as medical benefits and annual…

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Pakistan Showcases 600,000 sq-km Mineral Wealth at Landmark Investment Forum

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan officially launched the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) today, aiming to spotlight its immense mineral wealth spread over 600,000 square kilometers. Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ali Pervaiz Malik, inaugurated the two-day forum (April 8–9), emphasizing the country’s untapped potential and commitment to responsible mining practices. Joined by Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Managing Director Ahmed Hayat Lak, the minister announced the unveiling of the National Minerals Harmonisation Framework 2025. This new framework aims to streamline Pakistan’s fragmented mineral regulations, offering attractive incentives…

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Growatt’s SPM Hybrid Inverter: Empowering Pakistani Homes with Energy Independence

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In the heart of Pakistan’s power crisis—where daily 8-hour blackouts disrupt lives from Karachi to Lahore—Growatt steps forward with a powerful solution: the SPM 3000-10000TL-HU hybrid inverter. With over 68% of families relying on costly diesel generators (consuming up to 35% of monthly income, according to NEPRA) and voltage fluctuations damaging household appliances, the demand for reliable, clean energy has never been more urgent. Smart, Scalable Power for Every Home Growatt’s SPM series spans from 3kW to 10kW, catering to a wide range of residential energy needs—from urban apartments to…

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Opportunity for Fostering Economic CooperationFPCCI to Host High-Profile ASEAN Business Delegation

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Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is set to host a high-profile business delegation of 60 members of different sectors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on April 21, 2025, at its Head Office in Karachi. President FPCCI continued that the ASEAN comprises an alliance of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Myanmar, the Philippines, Vietnam and Brunei. The meeting will be followed by a special B2B session; providing a platform for Pakistani businessmen to…

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President FPCCI Leads Trade Delegation to UK for Commonwealth Program

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Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, is leading the Pakistani trade delegation to the United Kingdom to attend a Commonwealth program on 7th – 8th April. The strategic move aims to capitalize on the vast opportunities offered by the Commonwealth; which comprises of 56 countries with a combined GDP of over $13 trillion. Atif Ikram Sheikh will speak in the significant roundtable entitled “Standards and Regulation; Creating Competitive and Dynamic Regulatory Environments to Drive Growth.” FPCCI delegation will engage with British businesses, investors and government officials to explore avenues for…

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