Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a further reduction in electricity prices, emphasizing the need to prioritize low-cost power projects to provide relief to consumers. The premier’s directive comes as part of the government’s efforts to mitigate the impact of high electricity prices on consumers and industries. According to sources, the prime minister has instructed the relevant authorities to explore all possible options to reduce electricity prices, including a review of the existing power tariff structure. The prime minister also stressed the importance of prioritizing low-cost power projects, such as…
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“LCCI Urges Government to Scrap Fixed Charges, Taxes on Electricity Bills”
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appealed to the government to eliminate fixed charges and taxes on electricity bills, citing the immense burden on industries and businesses. In a statement, LCCI President Kashif Anwar emphasized that the fixed charges and taxes on electricity bills are a significant obstacle to the growth of industries and businesses in Pakistan. “The government should reconsider its taxation policies and provide relief to the industries and businesses by scrapping the fixed charges and taxes on electricity bills,” Anwar urged. The LCCI president…
Read MoreUNIFORM GAS PRICING ON THE ANVIL
Government Seeks Consensus Amidst PPP Protest ISLAMABAD: The government is actively pursuing a uniform gas pricing mechanism across Pakistan, sparking protests from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). According to sources, the proposed pricing structure aims to deregulate the petroleum sector, eliminating disparities between local and imported gas prices. This move is expected to have significant implications for the energy sector. “The government is keen on introducing a uniform gas pricing mechanism to simplify the existing pricing structure and attract investment in the energy sector,” said a government official. However, the…
Read MoreOGDCL Announces Gas and Condensate Discovery at Bettani-02 Well in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD, December 13, 2024: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, on Friday announced a significant gas and condensate discovery in the Samanasuk Formation, an exploratory zone, at the Bettani-02 (Slant) well located in the Laki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. OGDCL is the operator of the Wali Exploration License with a 100% working interest.The Bettani-02 (Slant) well was spudded as an appraisal effort and drilled to a depth of 5,080 meters into the Shinawari Formation. Subsequent testing of the well, using the Cased…
Read MoreNIMA Conference explores US-China Trade Wars, Pakistan Maritime Strategy in the Indian Ocean.
ISLAMABAD – The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) hosted a Roundtable Conference titled US-China Maritime Competition in the Indian Ocean Region Under the Trump Administration and Options for Pakistan, aimed at providing policy recommendations to key stakeholders. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed graced event as Chief Guest, with Vice Admiral Khan Hasham bin Siddique delivering the keynote address. Dr. Baber Bilal, Vice President of NIMA, welcomed attendees and introduced the theme of the event. The session was moderated by Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed, President of NIMA, and was attended by…
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