The federal government has proposed a new plan to retire mammoth circular debt and to reduce electricity prices by Rs6 per unit with the help of all four federating units. According to a news report, the plan involves an Rs2.7 trillion funding scheme and the government is trying to persuade the International Monetary Fund (IMF). … Read more
BEIJING: China on Thursday urged the US to reduce its nuclear arsenal “substantively” and cease the proliferation of nuclear materials and technology. Beijing also called upon Washington to “refrain from extending nuclear deterrence or expanding a nuclear alliance,” state media reported. Wu Qian, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, said Beijing “firmly” opposes … Read more
BEIJING: China and Pakistan have joined hands to enhance production of flaxseed that will help reducing oil imports, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Wednesday. Recently, the newly-unveiled Flax Study Research and Innovation Hub between China and Pakistan by Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GAAS) and Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam (SAU) is expanding the horizons … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has decided to review and terminate agreements with 15 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to provide relief to the public burdened by high electricity costs, sources revealed on Thursday. Led by Energy Minister Awais Leghari, a task force has finalized a framework to address the issue. The government plans to immediately end … Read more
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Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that reducing electricity prices was a top priority for the PML-N government and its allies. He emphasised that providing relief to electricity consumers was a key agenda for PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his administration. In his remarks at a Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted … Read more