Khaleeq Kiani

Public sector development spending fails to go beyond 38pc

Programme slows despite heavy disbursements to certain sectors. Updated 11 May, 2024 10:21am

Govt gears up for IMF bailout talks next week

• Advance IMF team arrives to lay groundwork for policy discussions starting May 16 • Lender expects govt to increase revenue Published 11 May, 2024 06:58am

Govt seeks Chinese support for hydropower projects

High-level delegation led by Ahsan Iqbal in China to boost energy cooperation. Updated 10 May, 2024 07:41am

K-Electric faces resistance over proposed fuel adjustment charges

Businesses refuse to pay proposed FCAs; power utility ordered to exempt exam centres from outages. Updated 10 May, 2024 10:13am

Six-month deadline extension for upgrade agreements irks refineries

Excessive delays cause about $4bn loss in last four years. Published 09 May, 2024 07:00am

Electricity tariff for March raised by Rs2.84

According to an order issued by the regulator, Nepra “has reviewed and assessed a National Aver­age Uniform increase of Rs2.8372/kWh". Published 09 May, 2024 07:00am

Increase in retirement age to be across board: govt

• Law minister says move requires legislation • Telcos’ opposition to SIMs closure proposal rejected Published 08 May, 2024 08:01am

Economic Coordination Committee approves 400,000 tonnes increase in wheat procurement target

Allows import of 200,000 tonnes of urea, okays Rs144bn in grants. Updated 08 May, 2024 09:21am

World Bank asked to help address major energy challenges

Pakistan seeks financing to build water reservoirs for climate resilience. Updated 07 May, 2024 09:01am

Provinces unlikely to deliver promised Rs600bn to Centre

Federal earnings from state-owned entities soar by over 100pc. Published 06 May, 2024 06:04am

K-Electric seeks Rs3.84 per unit base tariff hike for seven years

Nepra admits petition for hearing, asks stakeholders for their views within seven days. Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Govt hints at 27pc hike in PSDP

13th joint meeting on CPEC likely on 22nd. Updated 03 May, 2024 09:55am

Safety concerns prompt shutdown of Neelum-Jhelum power plant

Move follows major operational issue detected month ago, leading to pressure drop in a tunnel of Neelum-Jhelum project. Updated 03 May, 2024 08:58am

Influx of Iranian oil surges after polls

“Annual quantum of Iranian oil smuggling is around 2.8 billion litres which cause annual loss to the tune of at least Rs227bn to the national exchequer”, says report. Updated 02 May, 2024 10:12am

Situationer: Breaking an unholy nexus

The intelligence agencies finally uncovered the secret mechanisms of moneymaking and revenue losses in the FBR field formations. Updated 02 May, 2024 09:40am

Fiscal gap widens with surging markup payments

The ministry of finance claims "some positive developments" in the fiscal performance on the back of significant revenue growth. Published 01 May, 2024 07:50am

Govt striving to clear $2bn Chinese IPPs dues

Official tells Dawn Chinese financial institutions required a comfort zone to extend further cooperation in critical projects. Updated 01 May, 2024 09:57am

Petrol rate cut by Rs5.45, diesel by Rs8.42

ISLAMABAD: Owing to a fall in global oil prices, the government on Tues­day reduced the prices of petrol and... Published 01 May, 2024 07:49am

Govt tightens financial management

Announces stringent financial rules for all govt entities to tighten control over cash. Updated 30 Apr, 2024 10:16am

KE eyes Rs19 per unit hike to clear backlog

Higher FCA won’t apply to "lifeline consumers". Published 30 Apr, 2024 06:58am