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Power Division Denies Free Electricity for Lawmakers

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Power-Projects

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has denied allegations that parliamentarians receive free electricity, stating in an official announcement that no such facility is provided to lawmakers or any government institution. The denial follows a privilege motion submitted by several MNAs who were accused of availing free electricity. The MNAs clarified that they pay rent and cover their own electricity and gas bills for accommodation at the Parliament Lodges. Amid circulating reports in the media, the MNAs met with NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, requesting him to issue a rebuttal and address the…

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Miftah Ismail urges govt to waive taxes on domestic bills for four months to phenomenally reduce electricity cost

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Miftah-Ismail

Leader of the newly established political entity, Awam Pakistan Party (APP), and former Federal Finance minister, Dr Miftah Ismail, has urged the government to waive for the next four months advance income tax and sales tax recovered from the domestic consumers as part of their electricity bills to phenomenally decrease the electricity rates in the country.Speaking at a press conference here at the Press Club on Saturday, the former Finance minister said that his suggestion of withdrawing the taxes on domestic power consumers would help in reducing the electricity rates…

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NEPRA Instructs K-Electric to Minimize Load-Shedding Amid Heat Wave

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power-breakdowns

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued directives to K-Electric (KE) to take immediate measures to mitigate load-shedding in Karachi, following numerous public complaints and the ongoing heat wave. In a letter to KE’s CEO, NEPRA referenced a communication dated June 26, 2024, concerning heat wave-related casualties and load-shedding issues. It also mentioned a public hearing on June 27, 2024, regarding a multiyear tariff petition filed by KE. The regulator highlighted that consumer complaints have surged due to prolonged load-shedding in Karachi, particularly during the current heat…

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SSGC to Suspend Gas Supply to Half of Karachi on Sunday

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gas-loadshading

KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to nearly half of Karachi, starting Sunday morning, to facilitate the installation of a new pipeline in the city’s western region. In a statement issued on Friday, the gas utility detailed the undertaking of hook-ups for a 24-inch diameter, 31-kilometer pipeline from SMS ACPL to DMS Surjani in Karachi. “To carry out this vital task, gas will be temporarily shut down from Sunday, July 28, 2024, 5 am, till Monday, July 29, 2024, 5 am,”…

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Petrol and Diesel Prices Expected to Drop on August 1

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Petroleum-prices

ISLAMABAD: Following two consecutive price hikes, the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) are anticipated to decrease by approximately Rs3 and Rs8.50 per litre, respectively, from August 1. This expected drop is due to a decline in international market prices and import premiums. According to sources, the international market prices for petrol and HSD have fallen by about $2 and $3 per barrel over the last fortnight. With final calculations and current tax rates, petrol prices are projected to decrease by Rs2.90 per litre and HSD by Rs8.50 per…

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