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Govt Misses Water Project Spending Target for FY2024-25 Amid Implementation Delays

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ISLAMABAD: The government is set to fall significantly short of its spending target for water sector development projects in the outgoing fiscal year 2024-25, with only Rs79.4 billion spent by May against an allocated Rs142.6 billion under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). According to the Annual Plan 2025-26, the FY25 water development programme included 59 projects with a cumulative approved cost of Rs2,298.3 billion. Despite persistent implementation hurdles, efforts were made to accelerate progress. By June 2025, 23 schemes worth Rs163.5 billion are expected to be completed or closed.…

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NA Panel Rejects Taxes on Solar Panels, Hybrid Cars; Slams Anti-Environment Measures

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ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for clean energy and environment advocates, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Tuesday unanimously rejected the proposed 18% sales tax on imported solar panels and their parts. Additionally, the government also withdrew a controversial proposal to raise sales tax on hybrid vehicles up to 1800cc from 12.5% to 18%—both seen as anti-environment measures. The committee, chaired by PPP MNA and former finance minister Syed Naveed Qamar, overruled the solar tax plan during the ongoing discussion on the Finance Bill 2025. Since the National…

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Trump calls Iran’s supreme leader “an easy target” and says US patience is “wearing thin”

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President Donald Trump issued a series of warnings to Iran, calling Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei an “easy target” and saying that America’s “patience is wearing thin.” “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target but is safe there — We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social…

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Israel and Iran trade strikes on fifth day of conflict

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• Israel and Iran are trading strikes for a fifth day, with civilians in flashpoint areas facing waves of attacks. In Iran, at least 224 people have been killed since hostilities began. In Israel, 24 people have been killed. • US President Donald Trump says he’s looking for a “real end” to the conflict, not just a truce, after leaving the G7 summit early. Trump also issued a series of warnings to Iran, calling Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei an “easy target.” • Trump disputed his own director of national intelligence’s assessment of how close Iran is to…

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Sindh Allocates Rs25bn for Solarisation to Cut Power Costs: Nasir Hussain Shah

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KARACHI, June 17, 2025 — Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah announced on Monday that the provincial government has allocated Rs25 billion in the new budget to reduce electricity costs through widespread solarisation, aiming to provide relief to low-income and underprivileged households. Shah credited Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and the Chief Minister for championing the initiative, saying it reflects the party’s vision of ensuring affordable and even free electricity where possible. The Energy Department, he noted, is actively working to distribute solar panels and implement solar energy solutions…

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