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KP Joins Sindh in Opposing Discontinuation of Electricity Duty Collection by Discos

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ISLAMABAD, July 19: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has formally opposed the federal government’s move to discontinue the collection of Electricity Duty (ED) through Distribution Companies (Discos), urging the Power Division to reconsider its decision in light of constitutional and legal frameworks. In a letter responding to Power Minister Sardar Awais Khan Leghari’s June 30 communication, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur expressed strong reservations over what he termed a unilateral and unconstitutional decision made without consulting the provinces or seeking approval from the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Citing…

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NEPRA Issues Long-Pending Tariff Notifications for K-Electric Under MYT Regime

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ISLAMABAD, July 19: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued long-pending notifications for K-Electric’s (KE) supply, distribution, and transmission tariffs for the 2023–24 to 2029–30 period under the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework. The regulator clarified that the federal government’s pending review motion does not legally bar NEPRA from issuing these notifications. Amendments made to the NEPRA Act in 2021—amid delays and pressure from the IMF and World Bank—empowered NEPRA to notify tariffs directly if the government fails to act within the given timeframe. NEPRA stated that any future…

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PM Shehbaz Unveils Inclusive Strategy to Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption Across Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, July 19: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formulation of a comprehensive, government-led strategy to make electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to the general public, aiming to reduce fuel import bills, protect the environment, and stimulate the local industry. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz highlighted the long-term benefits of transitioning to EVs and announced targeted initiatives to promote electric mobility nationwide. Among the key measures is the distribution of free electric bikes to top-performing intermediate students across all educational boards, including a 25% reserved quota…

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Marine Pollution Poses Grave Threat to Pakistan’s Blue Economy, Warns Maritime Minister

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has sounded the alarm over the escalating marine pollution crisis, warning that it endangers Pakistan’s blue economy by threatening biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and public health. Chairing a long-overdue meeting of the Marine Pollution Control Board, the minister expressed concern over a 15-year lapse in board sessions and directed regular meetings going forward. He also announced the formation of two committees to submit reports within 20 days on the Sewage Treatment Plant-III (STP-III) and Combined Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) projects, both…

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Reko Diq Pays Over \$28 Million to Balochistan in Taxes, Royalties, and Community Investment

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QUETTA: Reko Diq Mining Corporation (RDMC) has contributed over \$28 million to the Balochistan government in the form of taxes, royalties, and community development initiatives, company officials revealed during a media briefing on the project’s progress. According to RDMC Communications Manager Samia Ali Shah, the payments—tallied up to June 2025—include \$17.5 million in royalties, approximately \$3.8 million in taxes collected on behalf of employees and third parties, and \$7.2 million in community investment. Ms. Shah noted that the Balochistan government holds a 25% stake in the project without any financial…

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