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NEPRA Alleges Inferior Coal Use in Chinese Power Plants

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has unveiled discrepancies concerning Chinese coal-fired power plants. Despite their commitment to using…

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IMF Suggests Pakistan Tax the Wealthy Amid Rising Inflation

In light of a significant surge in inflation, which rose to 27.4% in August, and public unrest due to high…

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Karachi Gold Market Shuts Down Amidst Crackdown on Illegal Trade Activities

The Karachi gold market remained closed for a sixth day due to a government crackdown on illegal trading activities, with…

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ADB Report: Challenges and Prospects of Pakistan’s Economic Landscape in FY2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted heightened downside risks in Pakistan's economic outlook in its recent report, emphasizing the…

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Pakistan’s Growing Economic Concerns: Navigating a $4.5 Billion Financing Gap and Underestimated Budget

Pakistan's economy is grappling with a notable financing gap of nearly $4.5 billion, coupled with a potential budget overshoot by…

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Revolution in Remittances: Pakistan Eyes 10-20% Boost Following Rs295 per Dollar Rate Dip

The Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), Malik Bostan, expressed optimism about the prospective boost in the…

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Rs1.829 per Unit: NEPRA to Scrutinize Proposed Additional Charge in October 2023

The Water and Power Development Authority’s (WAPDA) former distribution companies (XWDiscos) have appealed to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority…

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IMF Raises Alarm on Petroleum Product Smuggling in Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarms about the rampant smuggling of petroleum products in Pakistan, requesting information from…

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Nationwide Strike by Oil Tankers Association Threatens Petrol Shortage

The country is bracing for a potential petrol crisis as the Oil Tankers Association has initiated a strike, halting fuel…

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