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ISLAMABAD (INP): The government has finalized important decisions for the upcoming federal budget, according to official sources. Sources said it has been decided not to increase sales tax on solar panels in the new fiscal year, providing relief to the renewable energy sector and consumers adopting solar technology. Similarly, the government has also decided not to raise taxes on fertilizers, a move aimed at supporting the agriculture sector and ensuring stability in input costs for farmers. In addition, officials indicated that a reduction in income tax for the salaried class…

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By Staff Reporter SITA ROAD: A severe environmental crisis is reportedly unfolding in Dadu district, where widespread deforestation has allegedly continued under the apparent negligence and alleged patronage of the local Forest Department, according to local sources and social activists. Large tracts of forest land in Sita Road, Sona Buthy, Phulji, and surrounding areas of Dadu have reportedly been cleared, with thousands of acres of centuries-old trees cut down. Sources claim that large-scale illegal logging has been carried out overnight, with valuable timber being smuggled out for profit. Allegations have…

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Karachi residents took to the streets today as prolonged 18-hour power cuts sparked unrest across the city. Protesters blocked M9, Main Orangi Town, and Abul Hasan Ispahani Road in areas including Orangi Town and Sohrab Goth, with demonstrations continuing for over four hours. Angry citizens are protesting against K-Electric, citing a lack of response from both the Karachi administration and the utility provider. Locals say summer load shedding has been a routine issue for the past 15 years, with little action taken to address it. The blockades have disrupted traffic…

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s growing reliance on imported fossil fuels is increasingly exposing the economy to fiscal pressure and energy security risks, as declining domestic gas reserves and rising industrial demand continue to widen the supply gap, according to a new report by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA). The detailed report and SWOT analysis highlight that Pakistan’s energy mix remains heavily dependent on oil, gas, and coal, with supplementary contributions from nuclear and renewable sources such as hydropower, wind, and solar. However, shrinking indigenous reserves and rising…

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BAJAUR: A solar power project initiated by the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation (PEDO) in 2019 to supply affordable and uninterrupted electricity to Khar Bazaar remains incomplete and non-operational even after seven years, despite repeated deadlines and partial completion, according to official sources and local traders. The mini solar grid station is part of nine similar projects planned for the merged districts, aimed at easing power shortages and providing low-cost electricity to local communities. The overall cost of these schemes was estimated at around Rs575 million under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Annual…

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