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UAE launches ‘Zero Government Bureaucracy’ programme to boost efficiency

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE today announced the launch of the Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) programme, an ambitious initiative aimed at overhauling the current government work structure to enhance efficiency and service quality. The programme was unveiled on the second and final day of the annual meetings of the UAE government, signalling a transformative approach to government processes. -ADVERTISEMENT- javascript:false Ads by  The ZGB programme seeks to eliminate redundant government procedures and requirements, significantly simplifying the administrative process. The initiative comes in line with the UAE’s vision for a pioneering governmental…

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Murad launches Automated Fare Card for contactless payment, Reloadable balance, compatibility with various transit systems

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KARACHI (May 4): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while launching Automated Fare Card for Peoples’ Bus Service vowed to provide a modern, efficient, safe, and smooth public transport system in the form of People’s Bus Servicec to the people of the province.“This Automated Fare Card has amazing features such as it is a contactless payment, reloadable balance, compatibility with various transit systems.”“I am delighted to announce that the people of Karachi have acknowledged the services provided by PPP’s Sindh government by giving more votes to PPP in the…

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TCEB Approves Tariffs and Financing Terms for Thar Coal Block-II

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In a significant development, the Thar Coal & Energy Board (TCEB) has given its unanimous approval to the Commercial Operations Date (COD) Stage tariff for Thar Coal Block-II mine. The board, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and attended by Federal Energy Minister Sardar Awais Leghari, also finalized financing terms for the project. During the meeting, the board reviewed the COD Stage tariff for the Thar coal Block-II mine with a capacity of 7.6 Mtpa (Phase-II). Following a detailed presentation by TCEB’s Managing Director Tariq Ali Shah,…

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Urges Federal Government to Pay Rs70 Billion in Hydel Profit Arrears

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is pressing the federal government/Wapda to settle its outstanding Net Hydel Profit (NHP) dues totaling Rs70 billion. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Ghandapur recently met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address financial challenges faced by the province due to delayed payments from the federal government. According to KP’s Finance Department, the non-payment of NHP has significantly impacted the province’s ability to meet its financial obligations for current and development expenditures as outlined in its budget. Despite KP residents regularly paying their electricity bills, the…

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Nepra Admits K-Electric’s Petition for Base Tariff Increase of Rs3.84 per Unit Over Seven Years

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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has accepted K-Electric’s petition for a base electricity tariff hike of up to Rs3.84 per unit, spanning from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2030. This increase is tied to an investment plan worth Rs392 billion recently approved by Nepra. The proposed tariff adjustments include factors such as inflation, exchange rates, and operational costs, aiming to cover expenses like operation and maintenance, debt servicing, return on equity, depreciation, and working capital. Nepra’s decision to consider this tariff increase comes after reviewing K-Electric’s Multi-Year…

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