Early Agreement Terminations Prompt Emergency IPP Board Meetings

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KARACHI: With the government preparing to prematurely terminate key agreements this month, several independent power producers (IPPs) have called emergency board meetings to address the situation. Hub Power Company Limited (Hubco) announced in a stock filing on Wednesday that its board of directors would hold an urgent meeting on Thursday to review the early termination terms of its implementation, power purchase, and fuel supply agreements, along with the associated guarantees. These agreements were originally set to expire in March 2027. Lalpir Power Limited also notified the Pakistan Stock Exchange of…

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Saudi Delegation Arrives to Strengthen Trade and Investment Cooperation with Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Minister for Investment Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh, arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a three-day official visit aimed at enhancing trade and investment ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Federal ministers Abdul Aleem Khan (Board of Investment, Privatisation & Communications), Jam Kamal Khan (Trade), and Mohammad Musadik Malik (Petroleum), along with senior officials, welcomed the Saudi minister at Islamabad Airport. During the visit, both nations are expected to sign multiple trade agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The Saudi delegation…

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Fuel Prices Set to Increase Amid Middle East Crisis

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ISLAMABAD: After five consecutive reductions, petroleum prices are expected to rise again due to surging global prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. According to official sources, petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices may increase by approximately Rs5.50 and Rs13 per litre, respectively, starting from October 16. This hike follows a notable rise in international rates, with petrol prices climbing by $2.8 per barrel and HSD by $7 per barrel over the last two weeks. The price of petrol in the international market has risen from $76 to almost…

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Indian Billionaire Ratan Tata Passes Away at 86

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Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the Tata Group, who transformed the Indian conglomerate into a global powerhouse through a series of landmark acquisitions, passed away at the age of 86. The Tata Group announced his death in a statement on Wednesday. Sources had earlier confirmed that Tata had been in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital. After earning a degree in architecture from Cornell University, Tata returned to India in 1962 and joined the group founded by his great-grandfather. He held various positions, notably at Tata Motors and Tata…

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High-level Saudi business delegation arrives in Pakistan on three-day visit

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PM Shehbaz had earlier stated that he expected agreements worth $2 billion to be signed A high-level delegation of Saudi investors, led by Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on a three-day visit, amid Islamabad’s expectations that the two countries will sign bilateral agreements worth $2 billion. Federal Ministers Musadik Malik, Jam Kamal Khan, and Abdul Aleem received the delegation at the Noor Khan Airbase. The Foreign Office (FO) announced on Monday that Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih would visit Pakistan with…

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