Islamabad, June 30, 2025 — The federal government has announced that the collection of electricity duty through power bills will be discontinued starting July 2025. The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has urged all provincial governments to follow suit and adopt alternative mechanisms for collecting provincial levies and duties.
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Pakistan Abolishes Carbon Levy
The Government of Pakistan has officially replaced the carbon levy with a newly introduced Climate Support Levy, effective from July 1, 2025.
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Prime Minister ends PTV fee in electricity bills
Islamabad, June 29, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has officially announced the removal of the longstanding Pakistan Television (PTV) fee from electricity bills, offering financial relief to millions of consumers across the country.
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Pakistan enforces climate support levy from July 1, 2025
Islamabad, June 28, 2025 — In a major step toward sustainable fiscal and environmental reforms, the government of Pakistan has officially enforced the Climate Support Levy from July 1, 2025.
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FBR launches crackdown on solar energy sector
KARACHI – In a decisive move to tighten tax compliance within Pakistan’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has deployed its officers to monitor the sales activities of leading solar energy companies.
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Pakistan assures ample petroleum reserves amid regional tensions
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Amid rising regional tensions following the Iran-Israel conflict, the Government of Pakistan has assured the public that the country possesses ample reserves of petroleum products and there is no threat of shortage.
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Minister orders uninterrupted electricity supply during Muharram
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – In preparation for the upcoming sacred month of Muharram, Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, has directed all electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) to implement urgent and comprehensive measures to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply during the observance period.
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National Assembly recommends new electricity provider in Karachi
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances has formally recommended that the federal government explore the induction of a new electricity provider in Karachi, aiming to introduce competition and improve power services in Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city.
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Senators disapprove carbon levy proposed in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – A storm is brewing in Pakistan’s Parliament as lawmakers in the Senate have strongly opposed the proposed carbon levy included in the Finance Bill 2025-26.
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Cabinet approves Rs 1.27 trillion loan to resolve circular debt
Islamabad, June 19, 2025 – In a significant development aimed at addressing Pakistan’s chronic power sector woes, the federal cabinet has approved a massive Rs 1.275 trillion loan package to reduce the ballooning circular debt.
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