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Govt to Recover Rs1.938 Trillion from Power Consumers Over Six Years via Uncapped Surcharge

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Power Consumers

ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to recover Rs1.938 trillion (\$6.7 billion) from electricity consumers across Pakistan over the next six years through an uncapped Debt Service Surcharge (DSS) of Rs3.23 per unit, according to sources in the Power Division. The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G), acting on behalf of DISCOs, will finalize agreements with 18 commercial banks once asset valuations of some power distribution companies are clarified. Banks involved include HBL, NBP, UBL, Meezan, Bank Alfalah, and MCB among others. The exact amount to be raised remains under review—estimated between…

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Atlas Honda to Launch Electric Scooter This Fiscal Year Under National EV Policy

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electric scooter

Atlas Honda has announced plans to launch an electric scooter tailored for the Pakistani market within the current fiscal year, marking a significant step toward cleaner transportation in line with the National Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy. The company shared the news in an official notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), stating it is working closely with regulatory bodies to secure the necessary approvals for a smooth rollout. The move follows the government’s unveiling of the new EV policy, which aims to promote sustainable, affordable, and locally-manufactured transport solutions. Special…

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Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran, Urges Compliance as Missile Threat Eases

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Iran-Inks

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that a ceasefire he claimed to have brokered is now officially in effect. “The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!” Trump posted, calling for restraint from all parties involved. Meanwhile, the Israeli military has eased safety measures for civilians, stating that residents no longer need to stay near bomb shelters following a wave of Iranian missile strikes that killed four people in southern Israel. “Following a situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that the requirement…

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The Latest: Israel threatens Iran’s supreme leader as Iranian strikes wound over 200

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Israel-Iran

Iranian missiles hit a major hospital in southern Israel and struck residential buildings in Tel Aviv on Thursday, wounding 240 people and causing extensive damage. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and said the military “has been instructed and knows that in order to achieve all of its goals, this man absolutely should not continue to exist.” Israel, meanwhile, carried out strikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, its latest attack on Iran’s sprawling nuclear program. Iranian state television said there was “no radiation…

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US natural gas prices climb on lower output, higher demand

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natural gas prices

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a 10-week high on lower daily output and forecasts for hotter weather and higher demand over the next two weeks than previously expected. That heat should prompt homes and businesses to crank up their air conditioners, which should push power generators to burn more gas to produce electricity to keep those air conditioners humming. Analyst said that heat would likely come at the same time some liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants exit maintenance reductions, which should boost the amount…

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