WASHINGTON, Aug 1: US President Donald Trump has imposed a 19% tariff on imports from Pakistan — revised down from a previously proposed 29% — as part of a sweeping wave of new duties on dozens of countries, following the expiration of his self-imposed tariff deadline. The announcement came just a day after a Pakistani delegation led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb concluded a trade agreement in Washington, DC, aimed at reducing tariffs. While the deal’s specific terms remain undisclosed, Trump said the US would assist Pakistan in exploring “massive…
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LIVOLTEK Unveils Advanced 125kW/261kWh BESS for Scalable C\&I Energy Storage Solutions
LIVOLTEK, a key member of the Hexing Group, has introduced its latest breakthrough in commercial and industrial energy storage — the BESS-P125X261E / BESS-P125X261U from its BESS-125kW/261kWh Series. Engineered for high-demand applications such as EV charging stations, factories, industrial zones, and commercial facilities, the new system offers a robust, scalable solution for modern energy challenges. This high-performance Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) supports critical functionalities including emergency backup, peak-load shifting, surplus energy trading, and virtual capacity expansion. Its high-density modular design optimizes installation space, enhances mobility, and accelerates deployment—making it…
Read MorePetrol, diesel prices announced for next fortnight
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced new petrol and diesel prices for the next fortnight, Energy Update News updated According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the petrol price has been decreased by Rs7.54 per litre and while diesel’s price was inreased by Rs1.48 per litre. After the decrease, the new price for petrol has been set at Rs 264.61 per litre while the diesel will be available at Rs 285.83 per litre after a hike of Rs1.48. Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Today Prices w.e.f 1-August-2025 Fuel…
Read MoreSindh Ombudsman Orders Removal of K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi Over Harassment Allegations
KARACHI: In a landmark decision, the Sindh Provincial Ombudsman, Justice (R) Shah Nawaz Tariq, has directed the removal of K-Electric CEO Syed Moonis Alvi following the confirmation of harassment allegations filed against him. The complaint was lodged by Mehreen Zehra, a former Chief Marketing Officer engaged by K-Electric in 2019 as a consultant. She accused Alvi of subjecting her to persistent harassment and mental distress during her engagement with the utility. After a detailed investigation, the Ombudsman found the allegations credible and imposed a penalty of Rs 2.5 million on…
Read MoreK-Electric Clarifies: Tariff Rates Set by Government, Not KE
KARACHI: In response to ongoing speculation regarding potential electricity price hikes for K-Electric (KE) customers, the company issued a clarification on Wednesday, emphasizing that it has no authority to set or alter consumer tariffs. “Electricity tariffs – including per unit charges, consumer categories, and usage slabs – are determined by the Power Division under the Uniform Tariff Policy,” a KE spokesperson stated. “These rates are uniform across the country and not decided by KE.” The company reaffirmed that any changes to electricity pricing must be formally notified by the Government…
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