Pakistan Revenue
Government moves ahead with privatisation of IESCO, GEPCO and FESCO to reduce losses from state-owned enterprises. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to expedite the privatisation process of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), reaffirming the government’s commitment to offloading loss-making State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
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Chairman says new measures will regulate property transfers, curb cash dealings and improve investor protection. LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced sweeping reforms in the real estate sector aimed at improving transparency, protecting investors, and facilitating ease of doing business in Pakistan.
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Experts warn fiscal policy remains crisis-driven and call for stronger investment in resilience, social protection and green growth. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fiscal framework continues to prioritise short-term crisis management instead of addressing structural weaknesses that deepen poverty, inequality and climate vulnerability, according to experts from the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).
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Temperatures could climb to 42°C as weather experts warn residents to minimise outdoor activities during peak hours. KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience a significant increase in temperatures this week, with the mercury likely to rise as high as 42°C, according to weather forecasts.
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Karachi Metropolitan Corporation initiates Rs600 million plan to prevent urban flooding ahead of monsoon season The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced the launch of a citywide cleaning and desilting drive of major storm-water drains (nallahs) to strengthen monsoon preparedness and reduce the risk of urban flooding across the metropolis.
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AccuWeather forecasts scorching temperatures and very unhealthy UV levels across the city KARACHI: Pakistan’s commercial and financial hub is set to experience scorching weather conditions this week, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 42°C amid persistent sunshine and hot winds.
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Increased levy on petrol limits consumer benefit despite Rs4 per litre reduction in ex-depot prices, while kerosene rates rise sharply. The federal government has effectively denied consumers full relief from lower fuel prices by significantly increasing the petroleum levy on petrol, despite announcing a reduction in the ex-depot price for the coming week.
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Sindh senior minister apologises for public inconvenience and says round-the-clock efforts are underway to complete key infrastructure projects. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that University Road in Karachi will be reopened to traffic by the end of July as work on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project continues around the […]
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Railways authorities say the content creator falsely portrayed a condemned coach as an operational passenger carriage, prompting FIA cybercrime complaint Pakistan Railways has decided to initiate strict legal action against a YouTuber accused of falsely portraying a condemned railway coach as an operational passenger carriage, according to an official spokesperson.
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Karachi expected to simmer under intense June heat as temperatures near 40°C, with extreme UV levels and heat index climbing to 46°C Residents of Karachi should prepare for an intense spell of June heat, with temperatures expected to climb to 40°C in the coming days while the “feels like” temperature could soar to a scorching […]
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